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Last night, the news ____________ on a significant breakthrough in diplomatic relations between two neighboring countries.

• reported

• have reported

• have been reporting

In 2020, global news extensively ________________ the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on economies around the world.

• have covered

• have been covering

• covered

Recent headlines ________________ the growing concern over climate change and its impact on vulnerable regions.

• highlighted

• have highlighted

• have been highlightening

From the very beginning, journalists ______________ the refugee crisis, continuously shedding light on the on-going struggles faced by displaced populations.

• have been covering

• have covered

• covered

Global news outlets _________________ updates all throughout the morning on the efforts to combat the persistent challenges posed by cyber threats.

• provided

• have provided

• have been providing

During the previous decade, several major global events _____________ the geopolitical landscape

• have shaped

• have been shaping

• shaped

Over the last few weeks, the media _____________ the evolving situation in the conflict-torn region, offering in-depth analysis and perspectives.

• have been closely following

• has been closely following

• closely followed

The news ___________ on multiple instances of political unrest in various countries over the past few months.

• has reported

• have reported

• reported

International leaders _____________ statements on the ongoing humanitarian crisis, drawing attention to the need for immediate action.

• have been issuing

• have issued

• issued