Todays latest news and headlines saturday 9 july 2022

Here are some of the latest news and headlines from around the world as of Saturday, July 9, 2022:

Top Stories

  1. Ukraine-Russia Conflict: Heavy fighting continues in eastern Ukraine as Russia launches a new wave of attacks on Ukrainian positions. (BBC News)
  2. COVID-19: The World Health Organization (WHO) reports a surge in COVID-19 cases globally, with over 4 million new cases reported in the past week. (Al Jazeera)
  3. US Politics: The US Supreme Court rules that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has the authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. (The New York Times)
  4. UK Economy: The UK's economy shrinks by 0.6% in the second quarter of 2022, the largest contraction since 2020. (The Guardian)
  5. China-Taiwan Tensions: China conducts military drills near Taiwan, sparking concerns of a potential invasion. (The Washington Post)

Business

  1. Stock Market: Global stock markets experience a mixed day, with the US Dow Jones Industrial Average falling 0.2% while the European Stoxx 600 index rises 0.5%. (Reuters)
  2. Economic Indicators: The US Labor Department reports that the number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell to a 52-year low. (CNBC)
  3. Tech: Elon Musk's SpaceX raises $1.9 billion in funding, valuing the company at over $250 billion. (Bloomberg)

Sports

  1. Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic wins his 21st Grand Slam title, defeating Nick Kyrgios in the Wimbledon men's singles final. (The Guardian)
  2. Tour de France: Jonas Vingegaard wins the Tour de France, becoming the first Danish rider to win the event. (BBC Sport)

Entertainment

  1. Music: Taylor Swift announces her new album "Midnights", set to be released in October. (Rolling Stone)
  2. Film: The trailer for the upcoming Marvel movie "Thor: Love and Thunder" is released, featuring Chris Hemsworth and Natalie Portman. (Entertainment Weekly)

Other News

  1. Weather: A severe heatwave hits the western United States, with temperatures expected to reach over 120°F (49°C) in some areas. (The Weather Channel)
  2. Environment: A new study finds that the world's oceans are absorbing more carbon dioxide than previously thought, contributing to climate change. (Scientific American)

These are just some of the latest news and headlines from around the world. Stay informed and stay safe!