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- Ukraine says Russia launches new wave of attacks: Ukraine's military said on Thursday that Russia had launched a new wave of attacks on several fronts, including the eastern city of Donetsk, as the conflict between the two countries entered its 10th year.
- US and China agree to phase one trade deal: The United States and China have agreed to a phase one trade deal, the White House said on Thursday, in a move that could help to ease tensions between the world's two largest economies.
- Iran's Rouhani says US sanctions are 'economic terrorism': Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Thursday accused the United States of practicing "economic terrorism" through its sanctions, which he said were causing widespread suffering for ordinary Iranians.
- UK's Johnson says Brexit deal is 'essentially' done: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Thursday that a Brexit deal was "essentially" done, despite last-minute haggling over the Irish border backstop.
- North Korea fires multiple projectiles into sea: North Korea fired multiple projectiles into the sea on Thursday, South Korea's military said, in a move that could raise tensions on the Korean peninsula.
Business
- Global stocks rise as US and China agree to trade deal: Global stock markets rose on Thursday after the United States and China agreed to a phase one trade deal, with the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average both hitting record highs.
- Oil prices rise as US and China agree to trade deal: Oil prices rose on Thursday after the United States and China agreed to a phase one trade deal, with Brent crude futures hitting their highest level in nearly three months.
- Amazon to create 10,000 new jobs in UK: Amazon said on Thursday that it would create 10,000 new jobs in the UK over the next three years, as the online retailer expands its operations in the country.
Politics
- US House Democrats to vote on impeachment articles: The US House of Representatives is set to vote on articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump on Thursday, with Democrats seeking to remove him from office over allegations of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.
- UK's Johnson faces opposition to Brexit deal: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced opposition to his Brexit deal from some members of his own party on Thursday, as lawmakers debated the agreement in parliament.
- France's Macron says EU must reform to survive: French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that the European Union must reform to survive, as he called for a more integrated and effective EU.
Sports
- Tiger Woods wins Masters for fifth time: Tiger Woods won the Masters golf tournament on Sunday, claiming his fifth green jacket and his first major victory in over a decade.
- Manchester City wins Premier League title: Manchester City won the Premier League title on Sunday, securing their sixth league championship in the last eight years.
- NBA playoffs: Lakers and Clippers advance to next round: The Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers both advanced to the next round of the NBA playoffs on Wednesday, with the Lakers defeating the Portland Trail Blazers and the Clippers beating the Dallas Mavericks.
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