Tbc today news
Here are the top news stories from around the world, updated in real-time:
Breaking News
- COVID-19 Update: The global death toll from COVID-19 has surpassed 6.5 million, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The number of cases has also reached over 300 million.
- 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 see China increase its purchases of US goods and services. The deal is seen as a major step towards resolving the trade war between the two nations.
Top Stories
- NASA's Perseverance Rover: NASA's Perseverance rover has discovered evidence of ancient lakes and rivers on Mars, providing new insights into the planet's past habitability.
- UK-EU Trade Talks: The UK and EU have reached a tentative agreement on a post-Brexit trade deal, which will see the UK leave the EU's single market and customs union.
- India's COVID-19 Crisis: India has reported a record number of COVID-19 cases, with over 300,000 new infections in the past 24 hours. The country's healthcare system is under immense pressure.
Business News
- Stock Market: The Dow Jones Industrial Average has closed above 35,000 for the first time, driven by strong earnings reports from major companies.
- Tesla's Earnings: Tesla has reported a surprise profit in the first quarter, driven by strong demand for its electric vehicles.
- Amazon's Antitrust Probe: The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched an antitrust probe into Amazon's business practices, amid concerns over its dominance in the e-commerce market.
Sports News
- NFL Draft: The NFL draft has taken place, with the Jacksonville Jaguars selecting quarterback Trevor Lawrence with the first overall pick.
- Tennis: Novak Djokovic has won the French Open, defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final.
- Cricket: England has won the first Test match against New Zealand, with Ben Stokes scoring a century in the second innings.
Entertainment News
- Oscars: The 93rd Academy Awards have taken place, with "Nomadland" winning Best Picture and Chloé Zhao winning Best Director.
- Music: Taylor Swift has released a new album, "Folklore", which has broken multiple records on music streaming platforms.
- Film: The new James Bond film, "No Time to Die", has been delayed until November due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
These are just some of the top news stories from around the world. Stay tuned for updates throughout the day!