Top headlines
Here are the top headlines from various news sources:
Breaking News
- COVID-19 Update: The global death toll from COVID-19 has surpassed 6 million, according to the World Health Organization. (Source: BBC)
- US Politics: The House of Representatives has voted to hold Steve Bannon, a former advisor to President Trump, in contempt of Congress for refusing to cooperate with a committee investigation. (Source: CNN)
- Economy: The US economy has added 531,000 jobs in October, exceeding expectations and marking the 20th consecutive month of job growth. (Source: The New York Times)
International News
- Middle East: The United States has launched airstrikes against Iranian-backed militia targets in Syria, in response to rocket attacks on US personnel in Iraq. (Source: The Guardian)
- Europe: The European Union has agreed to a new climate change agreement, setting a target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030. (Source: The Financial Times)
- Asia: North Korea has launched a ballistic missile into the sea, in a move that is likely to escalate tensions with the United States and South Korea. (Source: The Japan Times)
Business
- Tech: Elon Musk has announced that Tesla will be going private, in a deal that values the company at over $70 billion. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
- Finance: The Dow Jones Industrial Average has closed above 30,000 for the first time, driven by optimism over the US economy and corporate earnings. (Source: CNBC)
- Energy: Oil prices have surged to their highest level in three years, driven by concerns over supply disruptions and strong demand. (Source: Bloomberg)
Sports
- NFL: The Kansas City Chiefs have defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 35-31 in a thrilling Monday Night Football game. (Source: ESPN)
- NBA: The Los Angeles Lakers have signed LeBron James to a two-year contract extension, keeping him with the team through the 2023-2024 season. (Source: The Los Angeles Times)
- Tennis: Novak Djokovic has won the ATP Finals, defeating Daniil Medvedev in the final. (Source: The Guardian)
Entertainment
- Music: Taylor Swift has announced a new album, "Evermore", which will be released on December 10. (Source: Rolling Stone)
- Film: The new James Bond film, "No Time to Die", has been delayed until April 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
- TV: The popular TV show "The Crown" has been renewed for a sixth season, with Imelda Staunton set to play Queen Elizabeth II. (Source: Variety)