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Here are the latest news updates from around the world:
Top Stories
- COVID-19: The global death toll from COVID-19 has surpassed 6 million, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
- Ukraine-Russia Conflict: The situation in Ukraine remains tense as Russia continues to amass troops near the border, sparking concerns of a potential invasion.
- US-China Trade: The US and China have reached a tentative agreement on a phase-one trade deal, which could help to ease tensions between the two nations.
- UK-EU Brexit: The UK and EU have agreed on a post-Brexit trade deal, which will see the UK leave the EU's single market and customs union.
- India's COVID-19 Crisis: India is facing a severe COVID-19 crisis, with hospitals overwhelmed and oxygen supplies running low.
Business
- Stock Market: The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 35,000 for the first time, driven by strong earnings reports and optimism about the economy.
- Tesla: Tesla's stock price surged after the company reported a record quarterly profit and announced plans to increase production.
- Amazon: Amazon's stock price fell after the company reported a decline in profits and warned of increased competition.
- Gold Prices: Gold prices rose to a seven-year high as investors sought safe-haven assets amid global uncertainty.
- Cryptocurrency: The price of Bitcoin fell after the US Treasury Department announced plans to regulate cryptocurrency transactions.
Sports
- NFL: The Kansas City Chiefs won Super Bowl LV, defeating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-9.
- NBA: The Los Angeles Lakers won their 17th NBA championship, defeating the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals.
- Tennis: Novak Djokovic won the Australian Open, defeating Daniil Medvedev in the men's singles final.
- Golf: Jon Rahm won the Memorial Tournament, his first PGA Tour victory.
- Soccer: Manchester City won the English Premier League title, their third in four years.
Entertainment
- Movies: The latest Marvel movie, "Black Widow," debuted at the top of the box office, grossing over $80 million in its opening weekend.
- Music: Taylor Swift's album "Folklore" debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart.
- TV: The final season of the popular TV show "Game of Thrones" premiered on HBO.
- Theater: The Broadway musical "Hamilton" won 11 Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
- Video Games: The new "Call of Duty" game, "Black Ops Cold War," was released to critical acclaim.
These are just a few of the latest news updates from around the world. Stay informed and stay safe!