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Here are the latest world news headlines from USA Today:
Top Stories
- Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Russia launches massive missile attack on Ukraine, killing at least 12 people and injuring many more.
- COVID-19 Pandemic: WHO warns of new COVID-19 wave as cases surge globally, with over 10 million new cases reported in the past week.
- North Korea: North Korea fires ballistic missile over Japan, prompting warnings from Tokyo and Washington.
- Middle East: Iran and Israel exchange blows in Gaza Strip, with multiple rockets fired from Gaza and Israeli airstrikes in response.
- Europe: European Union leaders agree on new sanctions against Russia over Ukraine invasion, amid growing tensions between Moscow and the West.
Regional News
- Asia: China reports surge in COVID-19 cases, with over 1,000 new cases reported in the past 24 hours.
- Africa: South Africa reports record number of COVID-19 cases, with over 20,000 new cases reported in the past 24 hours.
- Latin America: Brazil reports over 100,000 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, amid growing concerns over hospital capacity.
- Middle East: Saudi Arabia and Iran agree to restore diplomatic ties, ending years-long rift between the two countries.
- Europe: UK and EU agree on new trade deal, ending months-long negotiations over post-Brexit trade arrangements.
Business and Economy
- Global Economy: World Bank warns of global economic slowdown, citing rising inflation and supply chain disruptions.
- Stock Market: Global stock markets plunge amid growing concerns over COVID-19 and economic uncertainty.
- Energy: Oil prices surge amid supply disruptions and growing demand.
- Tech: Facebook and Twitter face backlash over handling of misinformation and disinformation.
- Finance: US Treasury yields fall amid growing concerns over economic growth.
Sports
- Soccer: Lionel Messi wins seventh Ballon d'Or award, beating out Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappé.
- Tennis: Novak Djokovic wins ATP Finals, defeating Daniil Medvedev in the final.
- NBA: Los Angeles Lakers defeat Boston Celtics in NBA Finals, winning their 17th championship.
- NFL: Kansas City Chiefs defeat San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl, winning their second Super Bowl in three years.
- Olympics: Tokyo Olympics postponed to 2024 due to COVID-19 pandemic.
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