Six nine news today
Here are the top six news stories from around the world, followed by nine more news stories from various categories:
Top Six News Stories:
- COVID-19 Update: The global death toll from COVID-19 has surpassed 6 million, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The pandemic has also infected over 300 million people worldwide.
- Ukraine-Russia Crisis: Tensions between Ukraine and Russia have escalated, with Ukraine accusing Russia of deploying troops to the border. The US and EU have condemned the move, while Russia has denied any aggression.
- US-China Trade Talks: The US and China have agreed to a phase-one trade deal, which will reduce tariffs on each other's goods and increase US agricultural exports to China.
- UK-EU Trade Talks: The UK and EU have reached a tentative agreement on a post-Brexit trade deal, which will allow for tariff-free trade and cooperation on issues like security and climate change.
- Iran Nuclear Program: Iran has begun enriching uranium to 20% purity, a move that could bring it closer to developing a nuclear bomb. The US and EU have condemned the move, while Iran has said it is a response to US sanctions.
- Australian Bushfires: The Australian government has declared a state of emergency in New South Wales as bushfires continue to rage across the country. The fires have killed at least 33 people and destroyed thousands of homes.
Nine More News Stories:
- Technology: Apple has announced a new iPhone 13 series, which features improved cameras and faster processors.
- Business: The US stock market has reached a new high, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average closing above 30,000 for the first time.
- Sports: The NFL has announced that the Super Bowl will be played in Miami in 2023.
- Entertainment: The new James Bond film, "No Time to Die," has been delayed until 2023 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Politics: The US Senate has confirmed Judge Amy Coney Barrett as the new Supreme Court justice.
- Environment: The Amazon rainforest has experienced its worst year on record, with deforestation rates increasing by 22%.
- Health: A new study has found that a common antibiotic can be used to treat COVID-19 patients.
- Travel: The US has lifted its travel ban on Europe, allowing Americans to travel to the continent again.
- Science: NASA has announced that it will send a new rover to Mars in 2023 to search for signs of life on the planet.