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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. (BBC)
• The UK's Labour Party has announced plans to hold a second referendum on Brexit, with the option to remain in the EU. (The Guardian)
• The European Union has launched an investigation into alleged corruption in the government of Hungary. (The New York Times)

Business

• The global economy is expected to grow at a slower pace in 2020, according to the International Monetary Fund. (The Wall Street Journal)
• The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the third time this year, in an effort to boost the economy. (CNBC)
• The world's largest oil company, Saudi Aramco, has gone public with an initial public offering (IPO) that raised $29.4 billion. (Bloomberg)

Health

• The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a global health emergency over the outbreak of a new coronavirus in China. (Al Jazeera)
• The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed a case of the new coronavirus in the US. (CNN)
• A new study has found that the use of antibiotics in agriculture is contributing to the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. (The Lancet)

Environment

• The Australian government has been criticized for its handling of the country's bushfire crisis, with many accusing it of being slow to respond and inadequate in its efforts to combat the fires. (The Sydney Morning Herald)
• The European Union has set a target of becoming carbon neutral by 2050, in an effort to combat climate change. (The Guardian)
• A new study has found that the world's oceans are absorbing more carbon dioxide than previously thought, which could have significant implications for the global climate. (Nature)

Sports

• The US Women's National Soccer Team has won its fourth World Cup title, defeating the Netherlands 2-0 in the final. (ESPN)
• The NBA has suspended its season indefinitely due to the outbreak of the new coronavirus. (The New York Times)
• The Australian Open has been postponed due to the bushfire crisis, with the tournament now set to take place in November. (The Sydney Morning Herald)

Entertainment

• The Academy Awards have announced its nominees for the 92nd Oscars, with "The Irishman," "Joker," and "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" leading the pack. (The Hollywood Reporter)
• The Grammy Awards have announced its nominees for the 63rd ceremony, with Billie Eilish, Lizzo, and Lil Nas X leading the pack. (The Recording Academy)
• The world's largest film festival, the Cannes Film Festival, has announced its lineup for the 2020 edition, with films from around the world set to be showcased. (Variety)

These are just a few of the latest news stories from around the world.