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Here are the top 8 news stories from around the world:
1. COVID-19 Update: The global death toll from COVID-19 has surpassed 6 million, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The pandemic has also infected over 300 million people worldwide.
2. 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.
3. UK-EU Trade Talks: The United Kingdom and the European Union have reached a tentative agreement on a post-Brexit trade deal, but the agreement still needs to be ratified by both sides.
4. Iran Nuclear Program: Iran has begun enriching uranium to 20% purity, a significant increase from its previous level, in response to the US withdrawal from the nuclear deal.
5. North Korea-US Relations: North Korea has launched several ballistic missiles in recent days, prompting the United States to condemn the actions as a "threat to regional and international peace and security".
6. India's COVID-19 Crisis: India has reported a record number of COVID-19 cases in a single day, with over 350,000 new infections. The country's healthcare system is under immense pressure.
7. Russia's Navalny Poisoning: Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been transferred to a prison hospital after falling ill on a flight from Siberia to Moscow. Navalny's allies have accused Russian authorities of poisoning him.
8. NASA's Perseverance Rover: NASA's Perseverance rover has successfully landed on Mars and is sending back stunning images of the Martian surface. The rover is equipped with a suite of scientific instruments to study the Martian environment.
These are just a few of the top news stories from around the world. Stay informed and stay safe!