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Here are the latest news updates from around the world:

Breaking News

  1. COVID-19 Update: The global death toll from COVID-19 has surpassed 6.5 million, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). (Source: BBC News)
  2. US-China Tensions: The United States has imposed sanctions on several Chinese officials and entities over human rights abuses in Xinjiang, China. (Source: Al Jazeera)
  3. UK-EU Trade Talks: The UK and EU have agreed to extend their Brexit trade talks until the end of April, amid ongoing disagreements over fishing rights and state aid. (Source: The Guardian)

Top Stories

  1. India's COVID-19 Crisis: India has reported a record 314,835 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, as the country struggles to contain the spread of the virus. (Source: The New York Times)
  2. North Korea's Nuclear Ambitions: North Korea has conducted a series of missile tests in recent days, sparking concerns over its nuclear ambitions. (Source: CNN)
  3. Russia's Navalny Poisoning: Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been transferred to a prison hospital after falling ill with suspected poisoning. (Source: The Washington Post)

Business News

  1. Stock Market Update: The Dow Jones Industrial Average has fallen over 1,000 points, or 3.5%, amid concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic and inflation. (Source: CNBC)
  2. Tesla's Earnings: Electric car maker Tesla has reported a surprise profit in the first quarter, despite ongoing supply chain disruptions. (Source: Reuters)
  3. Amazon's Antitrust Probe: The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched an antitrust probe into Amazon's business practices, amid concerns over its dominance in e-commerce. (Source: Bloomberg)

Sports News

  1. NFL Draft: The 2021 NFL Draft has taken place, with the Jacksonville Jaguars selecting quarterback Trevor Lawrence with the first overall pick. (Source: ESPN)
  2. Tennis: Novak Djokovic has won the Italian Open, his 36th ATP Masters 1000 title, and will face Rafael Nadal in the French Open final. (Source: The Guardian)
  3. Cricket: India has won the first Test match against England by 227 runs, taking a 1-0 lead in the series. (Source: ESPN Cricinfo)

Entertainment News

  1. Oscars: The 93rd Academy Awards have taken place, with "Nomadland" winning Best Picture and Chloé Zhao becoming the first woman of color to win Best Director. (Source: Variety)
  2. Music: Pop star Ariana Grande has announced a new album, "Positions", which will be released on October 30. (Source: Billboard)
  3. Film: The new James Bond film, "No Time to Die", has been delayed until November 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)

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