Welcome to our weekly roundup of news and information. This week, we bring you a mix of global stories that made headlines around the world as well as local news making waves in different parts of the world. Let’s dive right into it!
Top Global News Stories of the Week
1. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to dominate the news cycle with new cases surfacing every day. This week saw several countries implementing stricter measures such as lockdowns and travel restrictions to slow down the spread of the virus. The World Health Organization (WHO) also released a report warning that the virus is still evolving and could become more contagious.
2. In other news, tensions between the United States and Iran escalated this week after an American drone was shot down by Iranian forces. President Donald Trump threatened military action against Iran but later backed off saying he wanted to avoid war.
3. Closer to home, the ongoing protests in Hong Kong took a violent turn this week when police clashed with pro-democracy activists. Several people were injured during the confrontations which have been going on for months now.
Local News Making Waves Around the World
1. In Australia, bushfires continue to ravage the country causing widespread destruction and loss of life. The government has come under fire for its handling of the crisis with many accusing them of not doing enough to help those affected.
2. Meanwhile, in India, the government passed a controversial citizenship law that excludes Muslims from certain benefits. The move has sparked massive protests across the country with some calling it discriminatory and unconstitutional.
The Latest in Science and Technology
1. Scientists announced this week that they had discovered a new species of human ancestor in South Africa. Dubbed “Homo luzonensis,” the ancient hominid lived about 50,000 years ago and had unique features never seen before in any other human relative.
2. In space exploration news, NASA’s Mars rover successfully landed on the red planet this week after a nail-biting descent. The rover will spend the next two years searching for signs of past microbial life on Mars.
Entertainment Roundup: From Movies to Music
1. The Oscars nominations were announced this week with Joker leading the pack with 11 nods. Other notable nominees include Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Little Women, and Parasite.
2. On the music front, pop sensation Justin Bieber dropped his latest album Changes this week which debuted at number one on the Billboard charts. The album features collaborations with artists like Quavo, Post Malone, and Kehlani.
That’s all for this week’s roundup of news and information. Be sure to check back next week for more updates on the stories that matter most.
