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Global News
- The UN General Assembly convened to discuss global climate action.
- A major earthquake struck Japan, causing significant damage and casualties.
- The World Bank released its annual Global Economic Prospects report, highlighting slow growth.
Global Conflicts
- Escalation in the Israel-Palestine conflict with renewed rocket attacks.
- Ongoing peace talks in Yemen showed signs of progress.
- NATO conducted large-scale military exercises in Eastern Europe.
Politics
- French President Emmanuel Macron announced new economic reforms.
- US Congress debated a new immigration bill.
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Australia to strengthen bilateral ties.
Business
- Tesla announced plans to build a new Gigafactory in India.
- The European Central Bank raised interest rates to combat inflation.
- Amazon faced a major workers' strike in Germany over pay disputes.
Sports
- The French Open concluded with Carlos Alcaraz winning his first title in the Men's and Iga Świątek her 4th in the Women's.
- The UEFA Champions League final saw Manchester City triumph over Real Madrid.
- The NBA Finals kicked off with the Denver Nuggets facing the Miami Heat.
Entertainment
- The Cannes Film Festival wrapped up, awarding the Palme d'Or to a South Korean film.
- Beyoncé announced a new world tour starting in July.
- The latest Marvel movie broke box office records in its opening weekend.
Technology
- Apple unveiled its new line of MacBooks at the WWDC 2024.
- Google announced advancements in AI technology at its annual I/O conference.
- Microsoft launched a new cloud gaming service.
Social Media
- Twitter introduced a new subscription model for premium features.
- TikTok faced scrutiny over data privacy concerns in the EU.
- Instagram rolled out new tools for content creators to monetise their posts.
Style
- Paris Fashion Week showcased sustainable fashion trends.
- Gucci launched a new eco-friendly clothing line.
- The Met Gala theme for 2024 was announced as "Fashion and Technology."
Environment
- The Amazon rainforest saw a significant increase in deforestation rates.
- The EU introduced new regulations to reduce plastic waste.
- A global climate strike was organised by youth activists.
Medical/Health
- WHO reported a rise in global measles cases.
- A new study linked air pollution to increased dementia risk.
- The FDA approved a groundbreaking cancer treatment.
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