Arise news today
Here are some of the top news stories from around the world today:
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 News)
- The UK's Supreme Court has ruled that Prime Minister Boris Johnson's decision to suspend Parliament was unlawful. (The Guardian)
- The Democratic National Committee has announced the schedule for the 2020 presidential debates, with the first debate set to take place on June 26. (CNN)
Business
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average has fallen over 500 points, or 1.8%, amid concerns over the global economy and trade tensions. (CNBC)
- Boeing has announced a $4.9 billion settlement with the US Department of Justice over its handling of the 737 Max crisis. (The New York Times)
- Amazon has announced a new line of affordable smart home devices, including a $25 smart plug and a $35 smart speaker. (The Verge)
World News
- A magnitude 7.1 earthquake has struck the Philippines, killing at least 10 people and injuring hundreds. (Al Jazeera)
- The death toll from a fire at a hospital in Iran has risen to 20, with many more injured. (BBC News)
- The United Nations has warned that the world is facing a "climate emergency" and must take immediate action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. (The Guardian)
Sports
- The Los Angeles Lakers have signed LeBron James to a two-year contract extension, worth $85 million. (ESPN)
- The New England Patriots have signed quarterback Tom Brady to a one-year contract extension, worth $23 million. (NFL.com)
- The US Women's National Soccer Team has won the SheBelieves Cup, defeating England 2-1 in the final. (US Soccer)
Entertainment
- The final season of the popular TV show "Game of Thrones" has been released on DVD and Blu-ray. (Entertainment Weekly)
- The new movie "Avengers: Endgame" has become the highest-grossing film of all time, surpassing "Avatar". (Variety)
- The music festival Coachella has announced its 2020 lineup, featuring headliners such as Rage Against the Machine and Travis Scott. (Rolling Stone)
These are just a few of the top news stories from around the world today.