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Here are some of the latest news headlines from around the world:

Top Stories

  1. COVID-19 Update: The global death toll from COVID-19 has surpassed 6 million, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The pandemic has also infected over 300 million people worldwide.
  2. US-China Tensions: The United States and China have imposed new sanctions on each other, escalating tensions between the two nations. The US has sanctioned several Chinese officials and entities, while China has retaliated by imposing sanctions on US officials and companies.
  3. UK-EU Trade Talks: The UK and EU have reached a tentative agreement on a post-Brexit trade deal, but the agreement still needs to be ratified by both sides. The deal would avoid tariffs and quotas on goods traded between the two nations.
  4. Iran Nuclear Program: Iran has begun enriching uranium to 20% purity, a significant increase from its previous level of 3.67%. The move is seen as a response to the US withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal and the reimposition of sanctions.
  5. Wildfires in Australia: Wildfires continue to rage across Australia, with thousands of firefighters battling blazes in several states. The fires have already killed at least 33 people and destroyed thousands of homes.

Business

  1. Stock Market: The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 30,000 for the first time, driven by optimism over the COVID-19 vaccine rollout and economic recovery.
  2. Tesla: Tesla's stock price surged after the company reported a surprise profit in the fourth quarter, despite the challenges posed by the pandemic.
  3. Amazon: Amazon has announced plans to launch a new delivery service in the UK, which will allow customers to receive packages in as little as 30 minutes.

Sports

  1. NFL Playoffs: The Kansas City Chiefs have advanced to the AFC Championship game after defeating the Houston Texans 51-31.
  2. NBA: The Los Angeles Lakers have signed forward LeBron James to a two-year contract extension, keeping him with the team through the 2022-2023 season.
  3. Tennis: Novak Djokovic has won the Australian Open, defeating Daniil Medvedev in the final.

Entertainment

  1. Oscars: The nominees for the 93rd Academy Awards have been announced, with films like "The Trial of the Chicago 7" and "Mank" receiving multiple nominations.
  2. Music: Taylor Swift has released a new album, "Evermore", which debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart.
  3. TV: The final season of the popular TV show "The Good Place" has premiered on Netflix.

These are just a few of the latest news headlines. Is there anything specific you'd like to know more about?