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Here are the latest news headlines from around the world:
Breaking News
- Ukraine-Russia Conflict: Russia launches massive missile attack on Ukraine, killing at least 10 people and injuring many more. (BBC News)
- COVID-19: The World Health Organization (WHO) reports a surge in COVID-19 cases globally, with over 10 million new cases reported in the past week. (Al Jazeera)
- US Politics: The US House of Representatives votes to hold former President Donald Trump's ally, Steve Bannon, in contempt of Congress for refusing to cooperate with the January 6th committee's investigation. (CNN)
International News
- India-Pakistan Tensions: India and Pakistan exchange gunfire along the disputed border in Kashmir, with both sides reporting casualties. (The Guardian)
- China-Taiwan Tensions: China conducts military drills near Taiwan, sparking concerns of a potential invasion. (The New York Times)
- Middle East Peace Process: The United States and Israel announce a new peace plan for the Middle East, which has been met with skepticism by the Palestinian leadership. (Haaretz)
Business News
- Global Economy: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) cuts its global economic growth forecast for 2022, citing rising inflation and supply chain disruptions. (The Wall Street Journal)
- Tech Industry: Elon Musk's SpaceX raises $1.9 billion in funding, valuing the company at over $100 billion. (Bloomberg)
- Energy Industry: Oil prices surge to a seven-year high as global demand increases and supply remains tight. (Reuters)
Sports News
- Soccer: Lionel Messi leads Argentina to a 2-1 victory over Brazil in the Copa America final. (ESPN)
- Tennis: Novak Djokovic wins his 20th Grand Slam title, defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas in the Wimbledon final. (The Guardian)
- Cricket: England defeats India by 100 runs in the first Test match of the series. (The Times of India)
Entertainment News
- Music: Taylor Swift releases her highly anticipated album "Midnights", which debuts at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart. (Rolling Stone)
- Film: The Marvel movie "Thor: Love and Thunder" opens to a strong box office performance, grossing over $100 million worldwide. (Variety)
- Television: The popular TV show "Stranger Things" is renewed for a fifth season by Netflix. (The Hollywood Reporter)
These are just a few of the latest news headlines from around the world. Stay informed and up-to-date with the latest news and developments!