Todays latest news and headlines saturday 2 july 2022

Here are some of the latest news and headlines from Saturday, July 2, 2022:

Top Stories

  1. Ukraine-Russia Conflict: Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of committing "genocide" in the eastern region of Donbas, as the conflict enters its fifth month. (BBC News)
  2. COVID-19: The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the COVID-19 pandemic is not yet over, despite a decline in cases globally. (Al Jazeera)
  3. US Politics: The US Supreme Court has ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has the authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants, in a major victory for climate activists. (The New York Times)
  4. UK Politics: The UK government has announced plans to introduce a new law to prevent the use of Chinese technology in critical infrastructure, amid concerns over national security. (The Guardian)
  5. Economy: The global economy is facing a "perfect storm" of challenges, including inflation, supply chain disruptions, and the war in Ukraine, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). (Reuters)

Business

  1. Stock Market: Global stock markets have fallen sharply, with the S&P 500 index dropping 2.5% in the US, amid concerns over inflation and interest rates. (CNBC)
  2. Tech: Elon Musk has announced that Tesla will be laying off around 10% of its workforce, citing the need to reduce costs and improve profitability. (The Verge)
  3. Energy: Oil prices have surged to their highest level in three years, amid concerns over supply disruptions and strong demand. (Bloomberg)

Sports

  1. Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic has won his 21st Grand Slam title, defeating Nick Kyrgios in the Wimbledon men's singles final. (BBC Sport)
  2. Tour de France: The 2022 Tour de France has been won by Jonas Vingegaard, who finished 2 minutes and 43 seconds ahead of the second-placed rider. (The Guardian)

Entertainment

  1. Music: The 2022 MTV Video Music Awards have been won by Taylor Swift, who took home four awards including Video of the Year. (Billboard)
  2. Film: The new James Bond film, "No Time to Die", has become the highest-grossing film of the year in the UK, despite being released in 2021. (The Hollywood Reporter)

These are just some of the latest news and headlines from Saturday, July 2, 2022. Stay informed and stay up-to-date with the latest news and developments from around the world!