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Here are some recent headlines from Sky News:

World

  1. US-China Trade War Escalates: The US has imposed new tariffs on $300 billion worth of Chinese goods, sparking a sharp response from Beijing.
  2. Iran-US Tensions: The US has deployed an aircraft carrier to the Middle East amid rising tensions with Iran, which has threatened to disrupt global oil supplies.
  3. Hong Kong Protests: Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets of Hong Kong, demanding greater autonomy from China and an investigation into alleged police brutality.
  4. North Korea-US Talks: The US and North Korea have agreed to resume nuclear talks, with the US offering to lift sanctions in exchange for denuclearization.
  5. UK-Iran Diplomatic Row: The UK has summoned the Iranian ambassador after Iran seized a British-flagged tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, sparking a diplomatic crisis.

Politics

  1. Boris Johnson's Brexit Plan: The UK Prime Minister has unveiled a new Brexit plan, which includes a customs union with the EU and a second referendum on the deal.
  2. US Presidential Election: The Democratic Party has launched its presidential primary campaign, with several candidates vying for the nomination to take on Donald Trump.
  3. Australian Election: The Australian Labor Party has won a surprise victory in the country's federal election, ending the conservative government's 11-year rule.
  4. French Yellow Vest Protests: The French government has announced a series of reforms aimed at addressing the grievances of the Yellow Vest protesters, who have been demanding economic and social change.
  5. South Africa's Political Crisis: The South African government has been plunged into crisis after the president and his deputy resigned, amid allegations of corruption and abuse of power.

Business

  1. Global Stock Market Volatility: Global stock markets have been hit by a wave of volatility, with investors responding to concerns over trade wars and economic growth.
  2. Amazon's Global Expansion: The e-commerce giant has announced plans to expand its operations in the UK, creating thousands of new jobs.
  3. China's Economic Slowdown: China's economy has slowed to its lowest growth rate in nearly three decades, sparking concerns over the global impact of the slowdown.
  4. Facebook's Libra Cryptocurrency: The social media giant has launched its new cryptocurrency, Libra, which is designed to be a global digital currency.
  5. Oil Prices: Oil prices have fallen sharply amid concerns over global demand and the impact of the US-China trade war on the energy market.

These are just a few of the latest headlines from Sky News.