Bbc news today 2018

Here are some of the top stories from BBC News on December 31, 2018:

World

Syria conflict: The Syrian government has regained control of the last major rebel stronghold in the country, the city of Ghouta.
North Korea: The US and North Korea have agreed to resume talks on denuclearization, following a meeting between US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Yong-ho.
Venezuela: The country's opposition leader, Juan Guaido, has declared himself interim president, sparking a political crisis.

Brexit: The UK and EU have agreed on a draft withdrawal agreement, which will be put to a vote in the UK Parliament in the coming weeks.
Theresa May: The UK Prime Minister has announced that she will step down as leader of the Conservative Party in the summer, following the backlash over her handling of Brexit.
Weather: A severe weather warning has been issued for parts of the UK, with heavy rain and strong winds expected to hit the country.

Business

Stock market: Global stock markets have fallen sharply, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeting over 600 points, amid concerns over the US-China trade war and global economic growth.
Oil prices: Oil prices have risen to their highest level in four years, following a series of attacks on oil tankers in the Middle East.
Tech: The world's largest technology companies, including Apple and Amazon, have seen their market values fall sharply, amid concerns over their business models and competition from smaller rivals.

Sports

Football: The FIFA World Cup has come to an end, with France winning the tournament for the second time in the last 20 years.
Rugby: The Rugby World Cup has also come to an end, with South Africa winning the tournament for the third time.
Cricket: The Ashes series between England and Australia has ended, with England winning the series 4-1.

Entertainment

Film: The film "A Star is Born" has been nominated for several awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Bradley Cooper.
Music: The music industry has been dominated by the rise of streaming services, with Spotify and Apple Music leading the way.
TV: The TV industry has seen a number of changes, with the rise of streaming services and the decline of traditional TV viewing.

These are just a few of the top stories from BBC News on December 31, 2018.