News across the globe

Here's a summary of some of the top news stories from around the world:

Politics

• The United States and China have reached a trade deal, with the US agreeing to reduce tariffs on Chinese goods and China agreeing to increase its purchases of US agricultural products. (Source: BBC)
• The UK's Supreme Court has ruled that Prime Minister Boris Johnson's decision to suspend Parliament was unlawful. (Source: The Guardian)
• The European Union has agreed to extend the Brexit deadline to January 31, 2020, after the UK and EU reached a new deal. (Source: The New York Times)

Business

• The Dow Jones Industrial Average has fallen over 1,000 points, its biggest one-day drop since August, amid concerns over the global economy and trade tensions. (Source: CNBC)
• The world's largest oil company, Saudi Aramco, has gone public with an initial public offering (IPO) that raised $29.4 billion, the largest IPO in history. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
• The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the third time this year, citing concerns over the global economy and trade tensions. (Source: The Financial Times)

Health

• The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a global health emergency over the outbreak of a new coronavirus in China, which has killed over 1,000 people and infected thousands more. (Source: The New York Times)
• The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed a case of the new coronavirus in the US, the first reported case in the country. (Source: CNN)
• Researchers have made a breakthrough in the development of a vaccine against the Ebola virus, which has been used to treat patients in the Democratic Republic of Congo. (Source: The Guardian)

Environment

• The Australian government has been criticized for its handling of the country's bushfire crisis, which has killed over 30 people and destroyed thousands of homes. (Source: The Sydney Morning Herald)
• The European Union has agreed to ban single-use plastics, including straws, cutlery, and cotton buds, in an effort to reduce pollution. (Source: The Guardian)
• The world's largest ice shelf, the Larsen C ice shelf in Antarctica, has collapsed, raising concerns over the impact on global sea levels. (Source: The BBC)

Sports

• The US Women's National Soccer Team has won its fourth World Cup title, defeating the Netherlands 2-0 in the final. (Source: ESPN)
• The New England Patriots have won their sixth Super Bowl title, defeating the Los Angeles Rams 13-3 in the NFL championship game. (Source: The New York Times)
• The Australian Open has been won by Novak Djokovic, who defeated Dominic Thiem in the men's singles final. (Source: The Guardian)

Entertainment

• The Academy Awards have been won by "Parasite," a South Korean film that became the first non-English language film to win the Best Picture award. (Source: The New York Times)
• The Grammy Awards have been won by Billie Eilish, who became the youngest artist to win the top four awards, including Record of the Year and Album of the Year. (Source: The Guardian)
• The world's most popular video game, Fortnite, has been banned in China, citing concerns over its impact on children. (Source: The BBC)

These are just a few of the top news stories from around the world. I hope this helps you stay informed about what's happening globally!