27 may 2018 news
Here are some of the top news stories from May 27, 2018:
Politics
- The United States and North Korea held a historic summit in Singapore, where President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un signed a joint statement committing to work towards denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula. (Source: CNN)
- The European Union and the United Kingdom reached a breakthrough agreement on the terms of the UK's departure from the EU, known as Brexit. (Source: BBC)
Business
- Facebook announced that it would be launching a new cryptocurrency called Libra, which would allow users to make transactions across the platform. (Source: The New York Times)
- Tesla's stock price surged after the company reported a surprise profit in the first quarter of 2018. (Source: CNBC)
Sports
- The Golden State Warriors won their third NBA championship in four years, defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals. (Source: ESPN)
- The French Open tennis tournament concluded, with Rafael Nadal winning his 11th Grand Slam title and Simona Halep winning her first Grand Slam title. (Source: The Guardian)
Entertainment
- The movie "Avengers: Infinity War" became the highest-grossing film of 2018, surpassing "Black Panther" at the box office. (Source: Variety)
- The TV show "Game of Thrones" won a record-breaking 12 Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Drama Series. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
World News
- A magnitude 7.9 earthquake struck Papua New Guinea, causing widespread damage and killing at least 12 people. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- The Syrian government launched a military offensive in the city of Daraa, leading to the displacement of thousands of civilians. (Source: The New York Times)
These are just a few of the top news stories from May 27, 2018. If you're looking for more information on a specific topic, feel free to ask!