Thisday news now
Here are the top news stories for today:
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.
- US-China Tensions: The United States has imposed sanctions on several Chinese officials and entities over human rights abuses in Xinjiang, China. China has vowed to retaliate against the sanctions.
- UK-EU Trade Talks: The UK and EU have reached a tentative agreement on a post-Brexit trade deal, but the agreement still needs to be ratified by both sides.
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.
- Climate Change: A new report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) warns that the world has just over a decade to take drastic action to limit global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.
- Economic News: The US economy has added 245,000 jobs in November, beating expectations and marking the 10th consecutive month of job growth.
International News
- India-Pakistan Tensions: Tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated after a suicide bombing in Kashmir killed at least 40 Indian paramilitary police.
- Middle East Peace Talks: The United States has announced a new peace plan for the Middle East, which has been met with skepticism by the Palestinian leadership.
- South Africa Protests: Protests have erupted in South Africa over the country's economic crisis and corruption, with thousands of people taking to the streets in major cities.
Sports News
- NFL: The Kansas City Chiefs have defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 35-31 in a thrilling Monday Night Football game.
- NBA: The Los Angeles Lakers have signed forward DeMarcus Cousins to a one-year contract.
- Tennis: Novak Djokovic has won the ATP Finals for the sixth time, defeating Daniil Medvedev in the final.
Entertainment News
- Music: Taylor Swift has released a new album, "Evermore", which has debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart.
- Film: The new James Bond film, "No Time to Die", has been delayed until 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- TV: The popular TV show "The Crown" has been renewed for a sixth season, with Imelda Staunton set to play Queen Elizabeth II.
These are just some of the top news stories for today. Stay informed and stay safe!