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Here are some current news stories from around the world:

Top Stories

  1. 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 cases has also reached over 300 million.
  2. Ukraine-Russia Conflict: Fighting between Ukrainian forces and Russian-backed separatists in eastern Ukraine has escalated, with reports of heavy shelling and civilian casualties.
  3. US-China Trade Talks: The United States and China have agreed to a "phase one" trade deal, which will see China increase its purchases of US goods and services and reduce its trade surplus with the US.

International News

  1. India's COVID-19 Crisis: India is facing a severe COVID-19 crisis, with hospitals overwhelmed and oxygen supplies running low. The country has reported over 300,000 new cases in the past 24 hours.
  2. North Korea's Nuclear Ambitions: North Korea has conducted a series of missile tests in recent days, sparking concerns about its nuclear ambitions and the stability of the region.
  3. Gaza-Israel Conflict: Tensions between Israel and the Gaza Strip have escalated, with reports of Israeli airstrikes and Palestinian rocket attacks.

Business News

  1. Stock Market Rally: Global stock markets have rallied in recent days, driven by hopes of a global economic recovery and central bank stimulus measures.
  2. Tesla's Earnings: Electric car maker Tesla has reported a surprise profit in its latest earnings report, sending its stock price soaring.
  3. Amazon's Antitrust Probe: The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched an antitrust probe into Amazon's business practices, amid concerns about its dominance in the e-commerce market.

Sports News

  1. NFL Playoffs: The NFL playoffs are underway, with the Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers advancing to the conference championships.
  2. NBA Season: The NBA season has resumed after a brief hiatus, with the Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks leading their respective conferences.
  3. Tennis Grand Slam: The Australian Open has concluded, with Novak Djokovic winning his 18th Grand Slam title.

Entertainment News

  1. Oscars 2022: The nominees for the 94th Academy Awards have been announced, with "The Power of the Dog" and "Belfast" leading the pack.
  2. Music Awards: The Grammy Awards have been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the nominees have been announced, with Taylor Swift and Kanye West leading the pack.
  3. Movie Releases: Several highly anticipated movies have been released in recent weeks, including "Spider-Man: No Way Home" and "The Matrix Resurrections".

These are just a few of the latest news stories from around the world. Stay informed and stay safe!