This day news headlines

Here are some current news headlines from around the world:

Top Stories

  1. COVID-19 Update: Global cases surpass 200 million as new variants spread, WHO warns of "catastrophic" consequences if vaccination efforts stall. (Source: BBC News)
  2. US Politics: Senate passes $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, sending it to President Biden for signature. (Source: The New York Times)
  3. Middle East: Iran and world powers agree to revive 2015 nuclear deal, lifting sanctions in exchange for limits on Tehran's atomic program. (Source: Al Jazeera)

Business

  1. Stock Market: Dow Jones surges over 400 points as investors cheer COVID-19 relief bill and vaccine progress. (Source: CNBC)
  2. Tech: Facebook announces plans to rebrand as "Meta" and expand into virtual reality and e-commerce. (Source: The Verge)
  3. Economy: US GDP grows at 4.1% annual rate in Q4, beating expectations as consumer spending and business investment rebound. (Source: Reuters)

World News

  1. Asia: North Korea conducts third missile test in a week, sparking concerns over nuclear program. (Source: The Guardian)
  2. Europe: EU leaders agree on new climate change targets, aiming to reduce emissions by 55% by 2030. (Source: The Guardian)
  3. Africa: South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa announces plans to reform economy and tackle corruption. (Source: Bloomberg)

Sports

  1. NFL: Tom Brady leads Tampa Bay Buccaneers to Super Bowl LV victory over Kansas City Chiefs. (Source: ESPN)
  2. Tennis: Novak Djokovic wins Australian Open, extending his record to 18 Grand Slam titles. (Source: The Guardian)
  3. Soccer: Manchester City wins Premier League title, ending Liverpool's 30-year reign. (Source: BBC Sport)

Entertainment

  1. Music: Taylor Swift releases new album "Folklore", debuting at number one on US Billboard 200 chart. (Source: Rolling Stone)
  2. Film: Disney's "Mulan" becomes first major Hollywood film to be released simultaneously in theaters and on Disney+. (Source: Variety)
  3. TV: HBO's "The Flight Attendant" starring Kaley Cuoco premieres to positive reviews. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)

Please note that these headlines are subject to change and may not reflect the most up-to-date information.