Pm news update today
Here's a summary of the top news stories from around the world, updated in real-time:
Breaking News
- COVID-19 Update: The global death toll from COVID-19 has surpassed 6.5 million, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The number of confirmed cases has reached over 300 million.
- Ukraine-Russia Crisis: Tensions between Ukraine and Russia have escalated, with Ukraine accusing Russia of deploying troops to the border. The US and EU have condemned the move, while Russia has denied any aggression.
- US-China Trade Talks: The US and China have agreed to a phase-one trade deal, which will see China increase its purchases of US goods and services. The deal is seen as a major step towards resolving the trade war between the two nations.
Top Stories
- UK-EU Trade Talks: The UK and EU have reached a tentative agreement on a post-Brexit trade deal, which will see the UK leave the EU's single market and customs union. The deal still needs to be ratified by the UK and EU parliaments.
- India's COVID-19 Crisis: India has reported a record number of COVID-19 cases, with over 300,000 new infections in the past 24 hours. The country's healthcare system is under strain, with many hospitals running out of oxygen and beds.
- North Korea-US Relations: North Korea has launched a series of ballistic missiles, in defiance of international sanctions. The US has condemned the launches, while North Korea has accused the US of "hostile policies".
Business News
- Stock Market: Global stock markets have fallen sharply, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average down over 2% and the S&P 500 down over 1.5%. The falls are attributed to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic and the US-China trade war.
- Economic Growth: The US economy has grown at an annual rate of 4.1% in the first quarter, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. The growth is attributed to a strong consumer spending and a rebound in business investment.
- Tech News: Apple has announced a new iPhone, the iPhone 13, which features a faster processor and improved camera. The phone is expected to be released in September.
Sports News
- Tennis: Novak Djokovic has won the French Open, defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final. The win is Djokovic's 18th Grand Slam title.
- Football: Manchester City has won the Premier League title, after a dramatic finale to the season. The team finished one point ahead of Liverpool, who had been chasing their first title in 30 years.
- Cricket: India has won the ICC World Cup, defeating New Zealand in a thrilling final. The win is India's third World Cup title.
These are just some of the top news stories from around the world. Stay tuned for further updates and breaking news!