The top news headlines for today, August 9, 2023

The top news headlines for today, August 9, 2023:

Russia-Ukraine war: Heavy fighting continues in eastern Ukraine, with no end in sight. The Ukrainian military says it has repelled several Russian attacks in the Donbas region, but the fighting is still intense. The United Nations says more than 5 million people have fled Ukraine since the war began in February.
China's economy slows down in second quarter, raising concerns about a possible recession. China's economy grew by 0.4% in the second quarter, the slowest pace in over two years. The slowdown is being blamed on a number of factors, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and the US-China trade war.
US Supreme Court strikes down Roe v. Wade, ending constitutional protection for abortion. The Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 decision that legalized abortion nationwide. The decision is expected to lead to abortion bans in many states.
Monkeypox cases continue to rise in the US and Europe. There have been over 10,000 cases of monkeypox reported in the US and Europe so far this year. The World Health Organization is considering declaring monkeypox a global health emergency.
Hurricane Darby forms in the Pacific Ocean. Hurricane Darby has formed in the Pacific Ocean and is expected to make landfall in Hawaii on Saturday. Darby is the fourth hurricane of the season in the Pacific.
These are just a few of the top news headlines for today.