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Here are the latest world news headlines from the BBC:

Top Stories

  1. Ukraine-Russia conflict: Ukraine says it has repelled a Russian attack in the eastern region of Donetsk, as fighting continues to escalate.
  2. COVID-19 pandemic: The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the COVID-19 pandemic is "far from over" and that new variants of the virus are emerging.
  3. US-China relations: The US has imposed sanctions on China over its treatment of Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang, in a move that has been condemned by Beijing.
  4. North Korea: North Korea has fired several ballistic missiles into the sea, in a move that has been condemned by the US and South Korea.
  5. Climate change: The UN has warned that the world is running out of time to take action on climate change, as a new report highlights the devastating impact of rising temperatures.

Regional News

  1. Middle East: The Israeli military has launched airstrikes in Gaza, in response to rocket attacks from the territory.
  2. Africa: The Democratic Republic of Congo has declared an end to an Ebola outbreak that killed over 2,000 people.
  3. Asia: Japan has reported a surge in COVID-19 cases, with the government considering new measures to control the spread of the virus.
  4. Europe: The UK has announced plans to introduce a new points-based immigration system, in a move that has been criticized by some as being too restrictive.
  5. Latin America: Brazil has reported a record number of COVID-19 deaths, as the country struggles to contain the spread of the virus.

Business and Economy

  1. Global economy: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the global economy is facing a "delicate" recovery, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact growth.
  2. Stock markets: Global stock markets have fallen sharply, as investors respond to concerns about the impact of the pandemic on the economy.
  3. Oil prices: Oil prices have fallen to their lowest level in over a year, as demand for the commodity continues to decline.
  4. Trade: The US and China have agreed to a new trade deal, in a move that has been hailed as a major breakthrough.
  5. Cryptocurrencies: The value of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum has fallen sharply, as investors respond to concerns about the stability of the market.

Sports

  1. Football: The English Premier League has been suspended indefinitely, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  2. Tennis: The French Open has been postponed until September, due to the pandemic.
  3. Cricket: The Indian Premier League has been suspended, due to the pandemic.
  4. Rugby: The Rugby World Cup has been postponed until 2023, due to the pandemic.
  5. Golf: The Masters golf tournament has been postponed until November, due to the pandemic.

These are just some of the latest world news headlines from the BBC.