Bbc news day 2019

Here are some of the top stories from BBC News on December 31, 2019:

Global

Hong Kong protests: Thousands of protesters have gathered in Hong Kong's streets to mark the anniversary of the city's return to China from British rule in 1997. The protests have been ongoing for months, with demands for greater democracy and an investigation into alleged police brutality.
Iran-US tensions: The US has imposed new sanctions on Iran, targeting its supreme leader and other top officials. The move comes after Iran shot down a US drone in the Strait of Hormuz, sparking fears of a wider conflict.
Climate change: The UN has warned that the world is running out of time to take action on climate change, with just 10 years left to limit global warming to 1.5C above pre-industrial levels.

Brexit: The UK has left the EU, marking the end of 47 years of membership. The country is now in a transition period, during which it will negotiate new trade deals with the EU and other countries.
General election: The UK has held a general election, with the Conservative Party winning a majority of seats in Parliament. Boris Johnson has become the new Prime Minister, with a mandate to deliver Brexit.
NHS funding: The UK government has announced a new funding deal for the National Health Service (NHS), with an extra £33.9 billion per year by 2023-24.

Business

Stock markets: Global stock markets have fallen sharply in the final days of 2019, amid concerns over the impact of the US-China trade war and the spread of the coronavirus.
Oil prices: Oil prices have fallen to their lowest level in over a year, amid concerns over the impact of the coronavirus on global demand.
Tech industry: The tech industry has seen a number of major developments in 2019, including the launch of new smartphones and the rise of streaming services.

Sports

Premier League: The Premier League has been won by Liverpool, who secured their 19th top-flight title with a 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur.
Wimbledon: The Wimbledon tennis tournament has been won by Novak Djokovic, who defeated Roger Federer in the men's singles final.
Rugby World Cup: The Rugby World Cup has been won by South Africa, who defeated England 32-12 in the final.

These are just a few of the top stories from BBC News on December 31, 2019.