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Here are some recent news stories from around the world:

United States

• The US Senate has passed a bill to increase funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) by $2 billion, in an effort to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: CNN)
• The US Department of Justice has announced that it will not pursue charges against former President Donald Trump in connection with the January 6th insurrection at the US Capitol. (Source: The New York Times)
• A powerful winter storm has brought heavy snow and freezing temperatures to the eastern United States, causing widespread disruptions and power outages. (Source: The Washington Post)

Europe

• The European Union has agreed to a new set of sanctions against Russia in response to its actions in Ukraine, including the annexation of Crimea. (Source: The Guardian)
• The UK has announced plans to introduce a new law that would require social media companies to remove harmful content within 24 hours or face fines. (Source: BBC News)
• A major wildfire has broken out in Greece, forcing the evacuation of several villages and causing widespread damage. (Source: Al Jazeera)

Asia

• China has launched a new spacecraft, the Shenzhou 13, which will carry three astronauts to the Tiangong space station for a six-month stay. (Source: Xinhua News Agency)
• North Korea has conducted a new missile test, in defiance of international sanctions and warnings from the US and South Korea. (Source: The Korea Times)
• A powerful typhoon has made landfall in Japan, causing widespread damage and power outages. (Source: The Japan Times)

Africa

• The African Union has launched a new initiative to combat the spread of COVID-19 on the continent, including the distribution of vaccines and medical supplies. (Source: Africanews)
• The Ethiopian government has announced that it will begin a new offensive against rebel forces in the Tigray region, following a ceasefire agreement. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• A major drought has struck parts of southern Africa, affecting millions of people and causing widespread food shortages. (Source: The Guardian)

Latin America

• The Brazilian government has announced plans to introduce a new law that would allow for the use of force against protesters, in response to widespread demonstrations against President Jair Bolsonaro. (Source: The New York Times)
• The Mexican government has launched a new investigation into the disappearance of 43 students in 2014, following new evidence and witness testimony. (Source: The Guardian)
• A major earthquake has struck Chile, causing widespread damage and power outages. (Source: BBC News)

These are just a few of the many news stories from around the world.