Al jazeera english world news

Here are the latest world news headlines from Al Jazeera English:

Top Stories

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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

  1. Middle East: The US has imposed sanctions on Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in response to the country's nuclear programme.
  2. Africa: The African Union has suspended Sudan from its membership following the military coup that ousted President Omar al-Bashir.
  3. Asia-Pacific: North Korea has launched a new intercontinental ballistic missile, sparking concerns about the country's nuclear programme.
  4. Europe: The UK and EU have agreed on a revised Brexit deal, which must still be approved by the UK parliament.
  5. Latin America: Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro has been accused of corruption and embezzlement, sparking protests across the country.

Business and Economy

  1. Global economy: The global economy is facing a slowdown, with many countries experiencing recession.
  2. US-China trade war: The US and China have agreed to a trade deal, but the terms of the agreement remain unclear.
  3. Oil prices: Oil prices have fallen to their lowest level in over a year, sparking concerns about the global economy.
  4. Cryptocurrency: The value of cryptocurrency has fallen sharply, sparking concerns about the future of digital currency.
  5. Stock markets: Stock markets around the world have fallen sharply, sparking concerns about the global economy.

Sports

  1. Football: The English Premier League has been suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  2. Tennis: The French Open has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  3. Cricket: The Indian Premier League has been suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  4. Rugby: The Rugby World Cup has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  5. Golf: The Masters golf tournament has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Entertainment

  1. Movies: The latest Marvel movie, "Avengers: Endgame", has broken box office records.
  2. Music: The latest album from Taylor Swift has broken records for the most streams in a single day.
  3. TV: The latest season of the popular TV show "Game of Thrones" has sparked controversy over its ending.
  4. Theatre: The latest Broadway show, "Hamilton", has been a huge success.
  5. Video Games: The latest video game, "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare", has broken records for the most sales in a single day.