Al jazeera english world news
Here are the latest world news headlines from Al Jazeera English:
Top Stories
- US and Iran on brink of war: The US has launched airstrikes against Iranian-backed militia groups in Iraq and Syria, prompting Iran to threaten retaliation.
- Hong Kong protests escalate: Clashes between protesters and police in Hong Kong have left dozens injured, as the city's leader refuses to meet protesters' demands.
- UK and EU reach Brexit deal: The UK and EU have agreed on a revised Brexit deal, which must still be approved by the UK parliament.
- India's economy in crisis: India's economy has slowed to a 7-year low, with GDP growth falling to 5%, sparking concerns about the country's economic future.
- Syria's Idlib province under attack: The Syrian government has launched a military offensive in Idlib province, displacing thousands of civilians and sparking international concern.
Regional News
- Middle East: The US has imposed sanctions on Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in response to the country's nuclear programme.
- Africa: The African Union has suspended Sudan from its membership following the military coup that ousted President Omar al-Bashir.
- Asia-Pacific: North Korea has launched a new intercontinental ballistic missile, sparking concerns about the country's nuclear programme.
- Europe: The UK and EU have agreed on a revised Brexit deal, which must still be approved by the UK parliament.
- Latin America: Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro has been accused of corruption and embezzlement, sparking protests across the country.
Business and Economy
- Global economy: The global economy is facing a slowdown, with many countries experiencing recession.
- US-China trade war: The US and China have agreed to a trade deal, but the terms of the agreement remain unclear.
- Oil prices: Oil prices have fallen to their lowest level in over a year, sparking concerns about the global economy.
- Cryptocurrency: The value of cryptocurrency has fallen sharply, sparking concerns about the future of digital currency.
- Stock markets: Stock markets around the world have fallen sharply, sparking concerns about the global economy.
Sports
- Football: The English Premier League has been suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Tennis: The French Open has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Cricket: The Indian Premier League has been suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Rugby: The Rugby World Cup has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Golf: The Masters golf tournament has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Entertainment
- Movies: The latest Marvel movie, "Avengers: Endgame", has broken box office records.
- Music: The latest album from Taylor Swift has broken records for the most streams in a single day.
- TV: The latest season of the popular TV show "Game of Thrones" has sparked controversy over its ending.
- Theatre: The latest Broadway show, "Hamilton", has been a huge success.
- Video Games: The latest video game, "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare", has broken records for the most sales in a single day.