Todays latest news and headlines tuesday 19 july 2022
Here are some of the latest news and headlines from Tuesday, July 19, 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 Senate has passed a bill aimed at addressing the country's baby formula shortage, which has left many parents struggling to find supplies. (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 Tesla private, in a move that could value the company at over $1 trillion. (The Verge)
- Finance: The US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates by 0.75 percentage points, in an effort to combat inflation. (Bloomberg)
- Energy: Oil prices have fallen to their lowest level in three months, amid concerns about a global economic slowdown. (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 new deal with its broadcast partners, worth over £4 billion. (Sky Sports)
- Cricket: England has won the first Test match against South Africa, by 211 runs. (ESPN Cricinfo)
Entertainment News
- Music: Taylor Swift has announced a new album, "Midnights", which will be released in October. (Rolling Stone)
- Film: The new James Bond film, "No Time to Die", has become the highest-grossing film of the year in the UK. (The Hollywood Reporter)
- Television: The popular TV show "Stranger Things" has been renewed for a fifth season. (Variety)
These are just a few of the latest news and headlines from Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Stay informed and stay up-to-date with the latest news from around the world!