World News: 11 July 2022

India projected to surpass China as world’s most populous country during 2023: UN report
The growth is expected to remain constant as the projections show that world population will reach 8.5 billion in 2030 and 9.7 billion in 2050. The report went on to say that the population of the world will most probably hit its peak in the 2080s at around 10.4 billion before plateauing and staying at the same level till the end of 2100.

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Ukraine President Zelenskyy sacks ambassadors to five countries
In a decree that gave no reason for the move, Zelenskyy announced the sacking of Ukraine’s ambassadors to Germany, India, the Czech Republic, Norway and Hungary.

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Abortion bans force U.S. students to rethink college plans
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision in June to overturn the 1973 Roe v. Wade case that legalized abortion nationwide has some students rethinking their higher education plans as states rush to ban or curtail abortion, according to interviews with 20 students and college advisers across the country.

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UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss launches bid for Prime Minister
Truss has held multiple Cabinet positions, including Foreign Secretary. She was also the chief negotiator with the European Union on the UK's Brexit deal. In her op-ed, Truss highlights her foreign policy expertise in addition to her domestic experience.

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Germany fears Russia gas cut may become permanent
If Russian supplies were suddenly cut overnight, this could tip Germany into a major recession, because entire industries rely on gas and most German homes use it for heating.

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Macau’s first Covid-19 lockdown frustrates and confuses residents
From Monday, non-essential businesses must close for seven days, the first time in more than two years that casinos will shut in the Chinese gambling hub. Residents are required to stay home except when buying emergency supplies, and adults must wear masks with specifications of KN95, N95 or above.

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