Todays latest news and headlines wednesday 17 august 2022

Here are some of the latest news and headlines from around the world as of Wednesday, August 17, 2022:

Top Stories

  1. Ukraine-Russia Conflict: Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of committing "genocide" in the eastern region of Donetsk, as the conflict enters its sixth month. (BBC News)
  2. COVID-19: The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the COVID-19 pandemic is not yet over, despite a decline in cases globally. (Al Jazeera)
  3. US Politics: The US House of Representatives has passed a bill to protect same-sex marriage, following a Supreme Court ruling that overturned the landmark Roe v. Wade abortion decision. (The New York Times)
  4. Climate Change: The European Union has agreed to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030, as part of efforts to combat climate change. (The Guardian)
  5. Economy: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the global economy is facing a "delicate" situation, with rising inflation and interest rates posing risks to growth. (Reuters)

Business

  1. Stock Market: The Dow Jones Industrial Average has fallen by over 1,000 points, as investors react to concerns over inflation and interest rates. (CNBC)
  2. Tech: Elon Musk has announced that he is considering a takeover of Twitter, just days after the social media platform's co-founder Jack Dorsey stepped down as CEO. (The Verge)
  3. Energy: Oil prices have surged to their highest level in three years, amid concerns over supply disruptions and rising demand. (Bloomberg)

Sports

  1. Tennis: Novak Djokovic has won his 22nd Grand Slam title, defeating Nick Kyrgios in the US Open final. (ESPN)
  2. Football: Manchester City has signed Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund for a reported £51.3 million. (BBC Sport)

Entertainment

  1. Music: Taylor Swift has announced a new album, "Midnights", which will be released in October. (Rolling Stone)
  2. Film: The new James Bond film, "No Time to Die", has become the highest-grossing film of the year in the UK. (The Hollywood Reporter)

These are just a few of the latest news and headlines from around the world. Stay informed and stay up-to-date with the latest developments!