Punch today news update

Here are some of the top news stories from around the world, updated for you:

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 several Chinese officials and entities over human rights abuses in Xinjiang, China. China has vowed to retaliate.
  3. UK-EU Trade Talks: The UK and EU have reached a tentative agreement on a post-Brexit trade deal, but it still needs to be ratified by both sides.

Top Stories

  1. NASA's Perseverance Rover: NASA's Perseverance rover has discovered evidence of ancient lakes and rivers on Mars, providing insights into the planet's past habitability.
  2. India's COVID-19 Crisis: India is facing a severe COVID-19 crisis, with over 300,000 new cases reported in the past 24 hours. The country's healthcare system is under immense pressure.
  3. US Presidential Election: The US presidential election is just over a month away, and the campaigns of Donald Trump and Joe Biden are in full swing. The latest polls show a tight race.

Business News

  1. Stock Market: The Dow Jones Industrial Average has hit a record high, driven by optimism over the US economic recovery.
  2. Tesla's Earnings: Tesla has reported a surprise profit in the second quarter, despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
  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 the e-commerce market.

Sports News

  1. Tennis: Novak Djokovic has won his 18th Grand Slam title, defeating Daniil Medvedev in the US Open final.
  2. Football: The English Premier League has been suspended indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  3. Cricket: The Indian cricket team has won the Test series against Australia, with a thrilling victory in the final match.

Entertainment News

  1. Movie News: The latest James Bond film, "No Time to Die", has been delayed until 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  2. Music: Taylor Swift has released a new album, "Folklore", which has broken multiple records on music streaming platforms.
  3. TV: The popular TV show "The Crown" has been renewed for a fifth season, with Imelda Staunton set to play Queen Elizabeth II.

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