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Breaking News
- Ukraine-Russia Conflict: The Ukrainian military has reported that Russian forces have launched a new wave of attacks in the eastern region of Donbas, with both sides accusing each other of violating a ceasefire agreement. (Source: BBC News)
- COVID-19 Pandemic: The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a record high of 12.6 million new cases of COVID-19 in the past week, with the Delta variant continuing to spread rapidly around the world. (Source: WHO)
- US-China Tensions: The United States has imposed sanctions on several Chinese officials and entities over human rights abuses in Xinjiang, in response to China's treatment of Uyghur Muslims and other minority groups. (Source: Reuters)
Top Stories
- India's COVID-19 Crisis: India has reported a record high of over 400,000 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, with hospitals in several states struggling to cope with the surge in infections. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- Israel-Palestine Conflict: The Israeli military has launched airstrikes on Gaza, in response to rocket attacks from the territory, with both sides reporting casualties. (Source: CNN)
- European Union: The European Union has agreed to a new budget and recovery plan, worth over €1 trillion, to help member states recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: The Guardian)
Business News
- Global Economy: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the global economy is facing a "delicate" recovery, with the COVID-19 pandemic and trade tensions posing significant risks. (Source: IMF)
- Tech Industry: The US tech giant, Google, has announced plans to invest $10 billion in India over the next five years, in a bid to expand its presence in the country. (Source: The Hindu)
- Energy Sector: The price of oil has fallen to its lowest level in over a year, amid concerns over the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on global demand. (Source: Bloomberg)
Sports News
- Tennis: Novak Djokovic has won his 18th Grand Slam title, defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas in the French Open final. (Source: ESPN)
- Football: The English Premier League has been suspended indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with all matches postponed until further notice. (Source: BBC Sport)
- Cricket: The Indian cricket team has won the Test series against England, with a convincing victory in the final match. (Source: ESPN Cricinfo)
These are just some of the latest world news updates. Stay tuned for more news and updates throughout the day!