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Here are the latest breaking news updates 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.
- Israel and Hamas Exchange Fire: Israel and Hamas have exchanged heavy fire, with rockets and airstrikes hitting targets in both countries, amid escalating tensions.
- Wildfires Rage in Greece: A series of devastating wildfires has swept through Greece, forcing thousands to evacuate and causing widespread damage.
- North Korea Conducts Missile Test: North Korea has conducted a ballistic missile test, in defiance of international sanctions and warnings from the United States.
Regional News
- Europe: The European Union has agreed to impose sanctions on Belarus over its crackdown on protesters and the forced landing of a Ryanair flight.
- Asia: China has launched a new spacecraft, the Shenzhou 13, which will carry three astronauts to the Tiangong space station.
- Africa: The African Union has launched a new initiative to combat the spread of COVID-19 on the continent.
- Middle East: The United States has imposed sanctions on Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, over human rights abuses.
- South America: Brazil has reported a record number of COVID-19 cases, with over 100,000 new infections in a single day.
Business and Economy
- Stock Markets: Global stock markets have fallen sharply amid concerns over the spread of COVID-19 and the impact on the global economy.
- Oil Prices: Oil prices have surged to their highest level in over a year, amid concerns over supply disruptions and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Economic Growth: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cut its forecast for global economic growth, citing the ongoing pandemic and trade tensions.
- Cryptocurrency: The value of Bitcoin has fallen sharply, amid concerns over the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global economy.
- Trade: The United States and China have agreed to a new trade deal, which will reduce tariffs on certain goods and increase cooperation on issues such as intellectual property.
Sports
- Tennis: Novak Djokovic has won the US Open, defeating Daniil Medvedev in the final.
- Football: The English Premier League has been suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Cricket: The Indian cricket team has won the Test series against Australia, with a victory in the final match.
- Rugby: The Rugby World Cup has been postponed until 2023 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Golf: The Masters golf tournament has been postponed until November due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Entertainment
- Music: The Grammy Awards have been postponed until 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Film: The Academy Awards have been postponed until 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Television: The Emmys have been postponed until 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Theater: Many Broadway shows have been canceled or postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Video Games: The release of several major video games has been delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
These are just some of the latest breaking news updates from around the world. Stay tuned for further updates and developments.