News todays

Here are some of the top news stories from around the world today:

Politics

• The US Senate has voted to acquit former President Donald Trump on charges of inciting the January 6th insurrection at the US Capitol. (Source: CNN)
• The UK has announced plans to introduce a new law to tackle online hate speech, with fines of up to £10 million for social media companies that fail to remove harmful content. (Source: BBC)
• The European Union has agreed to a new budget and recovery plan worth €1.8 trillion to help member states recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: The Guardian)

Business

• The US stock market has seen a significant rally, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising over 400 points, as investors react to positive economic data and hopes of a vaccine rollout. (Source: CNBC)
• The UK's FTSE 100 index has also risen, with shares in oil and gas companies leading the way, as oil prices surge on hopes of a recovery in demand. (Source: The Telegraph)
• The world's largest coffee chain, Starbucks, has announced plans to open 500 new stores in China over the next three years, as it looks to expand its presence in the country. (Source: Bloomberg)

Health

• The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused over 2.5 million deaths worldwide, with the number of cases continuing to rise. (Source: WHO)
• A new study has found that the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech is effective in preventing severe illness and hospitalization, even in older adults. (Source: The New York Times)
• The UK has announced plans to roll out a new COVID-19 vaccine to people over the age of 70, as well as those with underlying health conditions. (Source: BBC)

Sports

• The Super Bowl is just around the corner, with the Kansas City Chiefs set to take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the biggest game of the NFL season. (Source: ESPN)
• The Australian Open has been rocked by a COVID-19 outbreak, with several players and officials testing positive for the virus. (Source: The Guardian)
• The Premier League has announced plans to restart the season on April 30th, with all 20 teams set to play each other once more. (Source: BBC)

These are just a few of the top news stories from around the world today. I hope you find them interesting!