Ait latest news
Here are some of the latest 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 and EU have agreed on a revised Brexit deal, which will allow for a transition period after the UK leaves the EU. (Source: The Guardian)
- The US House of Representatives has voted to formalize the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump, with Democrats accusing him of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. (Source: CNN)
Business
- The global economy has slowed down, with the World Bank predicting a 2.5% growth rate for 2020, down from 2.9% in 2019. (Source: The New York Times)
- The US stock market has hit a record high, with the S&P 500 index reaching 3,300 for the first time. (Source: CNBC)
- The UK's high street is facing a crisis, with over 10,000 shops closing in the past year, according to a report by the Centre for Retail Research. (Source: The Telegraph)
Health
- The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the outbreak of a new coronavirus in China a global health emergency. (Source: WHO)
- A new study has found that a common antibiotic, azithromycin, can help to reduce the severity of COVID-19 symptoms. (Source: The Lancet)
- The UK has seen a surge in cases of flu, with over 1,000 people hospitalized in the past week, according to the UK's National Health Service. (Source: BBC)
Technology
- The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has fined Facebook $5 billion for violating consumer privacy laws. (Source: The Verge)
- A new study has found that a popular social media app, TikTok, is collecting user data without their consent. (Source: The New York Times)
- The UK's National Health Service (NHS) has launched a new app to help patients manage their mental health. (Source: BBC)
Sports
- The US Open tennis tournament has been won by Novak Djokovic, who defeated Daniil Medvedev in the final. (Source: ESPN)
- The NFL has announced that it will be moving its 2021 draft to Cleveland, Ohio. (Source: NFL.com)
- The UK's Premier League has seen a surge in attendance figures, with over 14 million fans attending matches in the past season. (Source: The Guardian)
These are just a few of the latest news stories from around the world. I hope you find them interesting!