Nta news today
Here are 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. (BBC News)
- The UK has announced plans to introduce a new points-based immigration system, which will prioritize skilled workers and end free movement from the EU. (The Guardian)
- The European Union has launched a new initiative to promote economic cooperation with Africa, with a focus on infrastructure development and trade. (Al Jazeera)
Business
- The global economy is expected to grow by 4.2% in 2023, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). (The New York Times)
- The US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates for the third time this year, citing concerns about inflation. (CNBC)
- The UK's biggest supermarket chain, Tesco, has reported a 1.4% increase in sales for the past quarter. (The Telegraph)
Health
- The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the COVID-19 pandemic to be "over", but warned that the virus is still present and could return. (The Guardian)
- A new study has found that a single dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine can provide long-term protection against the virus. (The New York Times)
- The UK has approved a new COVID-19 vaccine developed by the pharmaceutical company Novavax. (BBC News)
Entertainment
- The Academy Awards have announced the nominees for the 94th Oscars, with "The Power of the Dog" and "Belfast" leading the pack. (The Hollywood Reporter)
- The UK's National Theatre has announced a new production of Shakespeare's "Hamlet", starring Andrew Scott as the titular character. (The Guardian)
- The music streaming service Spotify has launched a new feature allowing users to create and share playlists with friends. (The Verge)
Sports
- The US Open tennis tournament has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the new dates set for August 30 to September 12. (ESPN)
- The UK's Premier League has announced a new deal with the sports broadcaster BT Sport, worth £1.2 billion over three years. (The Telegraph)
- The Australian Open tennis tournament has been won by Novak Djokovic, who defeated Daniil Medvedev in the final. (The Guardian)
These are just a few of the top news stories from around the world today. I hope you find them interesting!