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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). The number of cases has also reached over 300 million.
  2. US-China Tensions: The United States has imposed sanctions on China's top chipmaker, SMIC, over national security concerns. China has vowed to take "necessary measures" in response.
  3. UK-EU Trade Talks: The UK and EU have agreed to extend their Brexit trade talks until the end of October, as negotiations remain deadlocked.

Top Stories

  1. Hurricane Delta: A powerful hurricane has made landfall in Louisiana, US, causing widespread damage and power outages. At least 2 people have been killed.
  2. India's COVID-19 Crisis: India has reported a record 96,000 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, as the country struggles to contain the pandemic.
  3. Nobel Prizes: The Nobel Prizes in Physics, Chemistry, and Medicine have been awarded to scientists from around the world, recognizing their groundbreaking research.

Business News

  1. Stock Market: Global stock markets have fallen sharply, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeting over 500 points, amid concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic and US-China tensions.
  2. Economic Growth: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cut its global economic growth forecast for 2021, citing the ongoing pandemic and trade tensions.
  3. Tech News: Apple has announced a new iPhone 13 series, featuring improved cameras and faster processors.

Sports News

  1. NFL: The NFL has postponed several games due to COVID-19 outbreaks among teams, including the Tennessee Titans and Minnesota Vikings.
  2. Tennis: Novak Djokovic has won the US Open, defeating Daniil Medvedev in the final.
  3. Cricket: England has won the first Test match against Pakistan, taking a 1-0 lead in the series.

Entertainment News

  1. Movie News: The new James Bond film, "No Time to Die", has been delayed until 2022 due to the pandemic.
  2. Music News: Taylor Swift has announced a new album, "Evermore", featuring 15 new tracks.
  3. TV News: The popular TV show "The Office" is returning to Netflix, with all nine seasons available to stream.

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