Todays latest news and headlines wednesday 27 july 2022
Here are some of the latest news and headlines from around the world as of Wednesday, July 27, 2022:
Top Stories
- 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 COVID-19 pandemic is not yet over, despite a decline in cases globally. (Al Jazeera)
- US 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 formula for their infants. (CNN)
- Climate Change: A new report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has warned that the world has just over a decade to take drastic action to limit global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. (The Guardian)
- Economy: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cut its global economic growth forecast for 2022, citing rising inflation and supply chain disruptions. (Reuters)
Regional News
- Middle East: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced that it will host the next meeting of the Arab League, which is expected to focus on regional security and economic issues. (Gulf News)
- Asia: China has launched a new spacecraft, the Shenzhou 14, which is carrying three astronauts to the Tiangong space station. (Xinhua News Agency)
- Europe: The European Union (EU) has agreed to impose sanctions on Belarus over its human rights record and its role in the conflict in Ukraine. (EU News)
- Africa: The African Union (AU) has launched a new initiative aimed at promoting economic integration and development across the continent. (Africanews)
- Latin America: The United States and Mexico have agreed to work together to address the root causes of migration from Central America, including poverty and violence. (AP News)
Business and Technology
- Tech: Elon Musk's SpaceX has launched a new satellite into orbit, which will provide internet connectivity to remote areas of the world. (Space.com)
- Finance: The US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates for the third time this year, in an effort to combat inflation. (Bloomberg)
- Energy: The European Union has agreed to phase out the use of coal by 2030, in an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. (Euronews)
- Health: A new study has found that a common antibiotic may be effective in treating COVID-19, according to researchers at the University of Oxford. (The Lancet)
- Sports: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced that the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris will feature a new sport, breakdancing. (Olympic.org)
These are just a few of the latest news and headlines from around the world.