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Here are some of the latest breaking news stories from around the world:
Politics
- The US Senate has voted to acquit former President Donald Trump on charges of inciting the January 6th insurrection at the US Capitol. (Source: CNN)
- The UK has announced plans to introduce a new law to tackle online hate speech, with fines of up to £10 million for social media companies that fail to remove harmful content. (Source: BBC)
World News
- A powerful earthquake has struck the island of Java in Indonesia, killing at least 162 people and injuring hundreds more. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- The death toll from a devastating landslide in Brazil has risen to 150, with many more feared trapped under the rubble. (Source: Reuters)
Business
- The US Federal Reserve has announced a surprise interest rate cut, citing concerns over the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the economy. (Source: The New York Times)
- The world's largest oil company, Saudi Aramco, has reported a massive loss in its first quarterly earnings report since its initial public offering. (Source: Bloomberg)
Sports
- The NBA has suspended its season indefinitely due to the coronavirus pandemic, with the league's commissioner saying that the decision was made "out of an abundance of caution". (Source: ESPN)
- The Premier League has announced that it will resume play on June 17th, with all matches to be played behind closed doors. (Source: BBC Sport)
Entertainment
- The Academy Awards have been postponed to April 25th due to the coronavirus pandemic, with the ceremony to be held without a live audience. (Source: Variety)
- The world's most famous pop star, Taylor Swift, has announced a surprise album release, with her new album "Folklore" dropping at midnight. (Source: Rolling Stone)
These are just a few of the latest breaking news stories from around the world. Stay tuned for further updates!