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Here's a quick rundown of some of the top news stories from around the world:

Politics

The US Senate has passed a bill to increase funding for the government, avoiding a shutdown.
The UK has announced plans to introduce a new points-based immigration system, aiming to reduce immigration numbers.
In India, the government has launched a new scheme to provide free food grains to the poor and vulnerable.

Business

The US stock market has seen a significant drop, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling over 1,000 points.
Amazon has announced plans to launch a new delivery service, Amazon Flex, in the UK.
The world's largest oil company, Saudi Aramco, has gone public with an initial public offering (IPO) worth $29.4 billion.

Technology

Facebook has announced plans to launch a new cryptocurrency, Libra, in 2020.
Google has launched a new AI-powered tool to help diagnose breast cancer.
The UK's National Health Service (NHS) has launched a new app to help patients manage their health and wellbeing.

Entertainment

The 92nd Academy Awards have taken place, with "Parasite" winning four Oscars, including Best Picture.
The new James Bond film, "No Time to Die", has been delayed until 2021.
The popular TV show "Game of Thrones" has won a record-breaking 38 Emmy Awards.

Sports

The US Open tennis tournament has taken place, with Novak Djokovic winning the men's singles title.
The English Premier League has announced plans to introduce a new VAR system to improve refereeing decisions.
The Australian Open tennis tournament has taken place, with Sofia Kenin winning the women's singles title.

World News

The death toll from the COVID-19 pandemic has surpassed 1 million worldwide.
The UK has announced plans to send a team of scientists to China to help investigate the origins of the virus.
The US has launched airstrikes against Iranian-backed militia targets in Iraq and Syria.

These are just a few of the top news stories from around the world. Stay informed and stay up-to-date with the latest news!