All news round
Here's a summary of the top news stories from around the world:
Politics
- The US Senate has passed a bill to prevent a government shutdown, sending it to the House of Representatives for approval. (BBC)
- The UK's Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a new cabinet, with several key changes, including the appointment of a new Chancellor of the Exchequer. (The Guardian)
- The European Union has launched a new trade deal with Australia, aimed at increasing trade and investment between the two countries. (The Sydney Morning Herald)
Business
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average has closed above 30,000 for the first time, driven by optimism over the US economy and corporate earnings. (CNBC)
- The UK's economy has grown by 0.4% in the three months to June, according to official figures, despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. (The Telegraph)
- The world's largest oil company, Saudi Aramco, has reported a 12% increase in profits in the second quarter, driven by higher oil prices. (The Financial Times)
Health
- The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a surge in COVID-19 cases globally, with over 200,000 new cases reported in the past 24 hours. (WHO)
- The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced that it will begin distributing a new COVID-19 vaccine to healthcare workers and high-risk individuals. (CNN)
- Researchers have made a breakthrough in the development of a new vaccine against the Ebola virus, which has the potential to protect against all known strains of the virus. (The New York Times)
Sports
- The US Open tennis tournament has been postponed until 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (ESPN)
- The NFL has announced that it will allow teams to have 10 players on the field at a time, rather than the usual 11, in an effort to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission. (The Washington Post)
- The Tour de France has been won by Tadej Pogačar, who became the first Slovenian rider to win the race. (The Guardian)
Entertainment
- The new James Bond film, "No Time to Die", has been delayed until 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (The Hollywood Reporter)
- The TV show "The Crown" has been renewed for a fifth season, with Imelda Staunton set to play Queen Elizabeth II. (The Guardian)
- The music festival Coachella has been postponed until 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Rolling Stone)
I hope that helps!