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Here are some of the latest breaking news stories from around the world:
Top Stories
- COVID-19: Global Cases Surpass 200 Million: The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide has surpassed 200 million, with over 4.3 million deaths.
- Taliban Take Control of Kabul: The Taliban has taken control of the Afghan capital, Kabul, after the government collapsed and President Ashraf Ghani fled the country.
- Wildfires Rage in Greece: A series of devastating wildfires has swept through Greece, forcing thousands of people to evacuate and killing at least 74 people.
- North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile: North Korea has fired a ballistic missile into the sea, in a move that has been condemned by the international community.
- Protests Erupt in Cuba: Protests have erupted in Cuba, with thousands of people taking to the streets to demand greater freedoms and an end to the country's economic crisis.
Regional News
- Europe: The European Union has announced plans to impose sanctions on Belarus after the country's government cracked down on opposition protests.
- Asia: China has launched a new spacecraft, the Shenzhou 13, which is carrying three astronauts to the Tiangong space station.
- Africa: The African Union has announced plans to establish a new free trade zone, which will cover 55 countries and aim to boost economic growth and development.
- South America: Brazil has reported a surge in COVID-19 cases, with the country's health ministry announcing that the number of new cases has increased by 20% in the past week.
- Middle East: The United States has announced plans to withdraw its troops from Iraq, with the country's government saying that it will take over responsibility for security.
Business News
- Stock Market: The Dow Jones Industrial Average has fallen by over 500 points, with investors reacting to concerns about the global economy and the impact of COVID-19.
- Oil Prices: Oil prices have fallen by over 10% after the International Energy Agency (IEA) reported that global demand for oil is expected to decline in the coming months.
- Tech News: Apple has announced plans to launch a new line of iPhones, with the company's CEO saying that the new devices will feature improved cameras and faster processors.
- Economy: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced that the global economy is expected to grow by 3.3% in 2022, down from its previous forecast of 3.5%.
- Cryptocurrency: The price of Bitcoin has fallen by over 10% after the cryptocurrency's value surged earlier in the week.
Sports News
- Soccer: The English Premier League has been suspended after a number of players and staff members tested positive for COVID-19.
- Tennis: The US Open has been postponed until 2022 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
- Basketball: The NBA has announced plans to resume its season in December, with the league's commissioner saying that the decision was made after consulting with medical experts.
- Football: The NFL has announced plans to play its 2021 season without fans in attendance, with the league's commissioner saying that the decision was made to prioritize player safety.
- Golf: The Masters golf tournament has been postponed until 2022 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Entertainment News
- Movies: The new James Bond film, "No Time to Die", has been delayed until 2022 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
- Music: The Grammy Awards have been postponed until 2022 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
- TV: The new season of the popular TV show "The Crown" has been delayed until 2022 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
- Celebrity News: The actress and singer, Britney Spears, has announced that she is taking a break from her career to focus on her mental health.
- Comedy: The comedian and actor, Kevin Hart, has announced that he is launching a new comedy tour, with the first show scheduled for next month.