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Here are the latest news stories from NPR World News:

Top Stories

  1. Ukraine Says Russia Has Launched New Attacks: Ukraine's military says Russia has launched new attacks on several fronts, including the eastern city of Donetsk and the southern city of Kherson. The attacks come as international leaders are meeting in Paris to discuss the conflict.
  2. Iran's Supreme Leader Blames US for Protests: Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has blamed the United States for the ongoing protests in the country, saying that the US is trying to destabilize the government.
  3. North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile: North Korea has fired a ballistic missile into the sea, according to South Korean and Japanese officials. The launch is seen as a provocation by the international community.

Regional News

  1. Egyptian President Meets with Israeli Prime Minister: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has met with Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett in Cairo, marking a rare high-level meeting between the two countries.
  2. Sudanese Military and Protesters Reach Agreement: Sudanese military leaders and protest leaders have reached an agreement on a transitional government, ending a standoff that had threatened to plunge the country into chaos.
  3. India and Pakistan Trade Fire Across Border: India and Pakistan have traded fire across their disputed border in Kashmir, with both sides reporting casualties.

Global News

  1. WHO Warns of Global COVID-19 Surge: The World Health Organization has warned of a global surge in COVID-19 cases, citing the spread of new variants and the lack of vaccination in many parts of the world.
  2. European Union Approves New Sanctions on Russia: The European Union has approved new sanctions on Russia in response to its actions in Ukraine, including the annexation of Crimea.
  3. China and US Hold Trade Talks: China and the United States have held trade talks in Beijing, with both sides expressing optimism about the prospects for a deal.

Other News

  1. NATO Leaders Meet to Discuss Security Challenges: NATO leaders are meeting in Brussels to discuss security challenges facing the alliance, including the threat from Russia and terrorism.
  2. UN Warns of Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen: The United Nations has warned of a humanitarian crisis in Yemen, where millions of people are at risk of famine and disease.
  3. South Africa's President Resigns: South Africa's President Jacob Zuma has resigned, ending a scandal-plagued presidency that had lasted for nearly a decade.

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