Todays latest news and headlines thursday 28 july 2022
Here are some of the latest news and headlines from Thursday, July 28, 2022:
Global News
- 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)
- COVID-19: The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the global COVID-19 pandemic is not yet over, despite a decline in cases in many countries. (Al Jazeera)
- Climate Change: The European Union has agreed to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030, as part of efforts to combat climate change. (The Guardian)
US News
- US Economy: The US economy has grown at an annual rate of 1.6% in the second quarter, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. (CNBC)
- Politics: The US House of Representatives has passed a bill to codify Roe v. Wade, the landmark Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion in the US. (The New York Times)
- Crime: A mass shooting at a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois, has left at least six people dead and dozens injured. (NBC News)
Business News
- Tech: Elon Musk has announced that he is considering taking Twitter private, just days after offering to buy the social media platform for $43 billion. (The Verge)
- Finance: The Dow Jones Industrial Average has fallen by over 1,000 points, its biggest one-day drop since 2020, amid concerns about inflation and interest rates. (Bloomberg)
- Energy: Oil prices have surged to their highest level in three years, driven by concerns about global supply and demand. (Reuters)
Sports News
- Tennis: Novak Djokovic has won his 21st Grand Slam title, defeating Nick Kyrgios in the Wimbledon men's singles final. (BBC Sport)
- Football: The English Premier League has announced a record-breaking £4.8 billion deal with its broadcast partners, including Sky Sports and BT Sport. (The Telegraph)
- Cricket: England has won the first Test match against South Africa by 211 runs, taking a 1-0 lead in the series. (ESPN Cricinfo)
These are just a few of the latest news and headlines from Thursday, July 28, 2022. Stay informed and stay up-to-date with the latest news from around the world!