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Breaking News

  1. 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.
  2. 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, with the two countries set to roll back some tariffs and increase purchases of each other's goods.
  3. Iran's Rouhani says US sanctions have failed: Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Thursday that US sanctions had failed to achieve their goals and that Iran would continue to resist pressure from the West.

International

  1. UK's Johnson says Brexit deal is 'essentially' done: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Thursday that a Brexit deal was "essentially" done, but that there were still some issues to be resolved.
  2. France's Macron says EU must be more united: French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that the European Union must be more united and assertive in the face of global challenges.
  3. India's Modi says Kashmir situation 'normalizing': Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that the situation in Kashmir, which has been under lockdown since August, was "normalizing" and that the government was working to restore peace.

Business

  1. US stocks rise as trade deal hopes boost sentiment: US stocks rose on Thursday as hopes of a trade deal between the United States and China boosted investor sentiment.
  2. Oil prices fall as US crude inventories rise: Oil prices fell on Thursday after data showed that US crude inventories rose more than expected, leading to concerns about demand.
  3. 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 company expands its operations in the country.

Politics

  1. US House Democrats subpoena Trump's accounting firm: The US House of Representatives' Ways and Means Committee subpoenaed President Donald Trump's accounting firm on Thursday, seeking information about his tax returns.
  2. UK's Labour Party says it will not back Johnson's Brexit deal: The UK's Labour Party said on Thursday that it would not back Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Brexit deal, which has been criticized by many as a "bad deal" for the country.
  3. France's Macron says he will not run for re-election: French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that he would not run for re-election in 2022, citing a desire to focus on his work as president.

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