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Here are the latest news headlines from Press TV, a 24-hour English-language news and current affairs channel:
Top Stories
- Iran's Rouhani: US sanctions 'economic terrorism': Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has slammed the US sanctions as "economic terrorism" and called on the international community to take action against the "bullying" behavior of the US.
- Syria: US-backed militants accused of using civilians as human shields: The Syrian government has accused US-backed militants of using civilians as human shields in the war-torn city of Aleppo.
- Turkey: Erdogan's party wins majority in local elections: Turkey's ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) has won a majority in local elections, according to preliminary results.
- Yemen: Saudi-led coalition kills dozens in airstrikes: The Saudi-led coalition has launched airstrikes on Yemen, killing dozens of people and injuring many more.
- North Korea: US, South Korea to hold joint military drills: The US and South Korea have announced plans to hold joint military drills in response to North Korea's recent missile tests.
International
- UK: Brexit talks 'at a critical stage': The UK and EU have reached a critical stage in Brexit talks, with the UK's Prime Minister Theresa May set to make a key speech on the issue.
- Russia: Putin warns of 'consequences' if US exits INF treaty: Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned of "consequences" if the US exits the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) treaty.
- China: Xi Jinping reappointed as President: China's National People's Congress has reappointed Xi Jinping as President, cementing his position as the country's most powerful leader in decades.
- France: Yellow vest protests continue despite government concessions: Protests in France have continued despite the government's concessions to the yellow vest movement.
- India: Modi's party wins majority in state elections: India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has won a majority in state elections, according to preliminary results.
Business
- Oil prices surge as US sanctions on Iran take effect: Oil prices have surged as US sanctions on Iran take effect, leading to concerns about global supply.
- US-China trade talks 'productive' but 'difficult': US and Chinese officials have held "productive" but "difficult" trade talks, with both sides still far apart on key issues.
- EU to impose tariffs on US goods: The EU has announced plans to impose tariffs on US goods in response to US tariffs on EU steel and aluminum.
- UK economy grows at slowest pace in five years: The UK economy has grown at its slowest pace in five years, according to official figures.
- Gold prices surge as investors seek safe-haven: Gold prices have surged as investors seek a safe-haven asset amid global uncertainty.
Sports
- FIFA World Cup: France wins title with 4-2 victory over Croatia: France has won the FIFA World Cup title with a 4-2 victory over Croatia in the final.
- US Open: Serena Williams loses to Naomi Osaka in final: Serena Williams has lost to Naomi Osaka in the US Open final, marking a historic upset.
- English Premier League: Manchester City wins title with 1-0 victory over Brighton: Manchester City has won the English Premier League title with a 1-0 victory over Brighton.
- NBA: Golden State Warriors win NBA title with 4-0 sweep over Cleveland Cavaliers: The Golden State Warriors have won the NBA title with a 4-0 sweep over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
- Tennis: Novak Djokovic wins Wimbledon title with 6-2, 6-2, 6-3 victory over Kevin Anderson: Novak Djokovic has won the Wimbledon title with a 6-2, 6-2, 6-3 victory over Kevin Anderson.
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