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  1. Ukraine says Russia has launched a new wave of attacks: Ukraine's military said Russia launched a new wave of attacks on multiple fronts on Tuesday, including the eastern city of Donetsk, where a major power plant was damaged.
  2. Biden to meet with Saudi crown prince amid human rights concerns: US President Joe Biden is set to meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Friday, despite concerns over human rights abuses in the kingdom.
  3. North Korea fires ballistic missile into sea: North Korea fired a ballistic missile into the sea on Tuesday, according to South Korean and Japanese officials, in a move that could escalate tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
  4. UK and EU reach deal on Northern Ireland trade: The UK and EU have reached a deal on trade rules for Northern Ireland, which could help to ease tensions over the region's border with the Republic of Ireland.
  5. China's Xi Jinping to visit Hong Kong amid security concerns: Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to visit Hong Kong on Thursday, amid concerns over the city's security and the impact of China's national security law on its autonomy.

International News

  1. India's COVID-19 cases surge to record high: India reported a record 414,188 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, as the country struggles to contain a surge in infections.
  2. France to impose COVID-19 pass for all public places: France will introduce a COVID-19 pass for all public places, including restaurants, cafes, and museums, in an effort to slow the spread of the virus.
  3. South Africa's ANC party wins election, but with reduced majority: South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) party has won the country's election, but with a reduced majority, according to preliminary results.
  4. Turkey's Erdogan says US sanctions will not affect economy: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday that US sanctions imposed on Turkey over its purchase of Russian S-400 missile defense systems will not affect the country's economy.
  5. Brazil's Bolsonaro says he will not run for re-election: Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said on Tuesday that he will not run for re-election in 2022, amid growing criticism of his government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Business News

  1. US stocks fall as inflation concerns rise: US stocks fell on Tuesday as concerns over inflation and interest rates rose, with the S&P 500 index falling 0.5%.
  2. Amazon to create 10,000 new jobs in UK: Amazon has announced plans to create 10,000 new jobs in the UK over the next three years, as the company expands its operations in the country.
  3. Tesla's Elon Musk says company will go private: Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on Tuesday that the company will go private, amid concerns over the company's valuation and the impact of short-sellers.
  4. Gold prices rise as investors seek safe-haven: Gold prices rose on Tuesday as investors sought a safe-haven asset amid concerns over global economic uncertainty.
  5. China's economy grows at slowest pace in 29 years: China's economy grew at its slowest pace in 29 years in the first quarter, according to official data, amid a slowdown in global trade and a decline in domestic demand.