Breaking news around the world now
Here are some of the latest breaking news stories from around the world:
Politics
- US-China Trade Talks: The US and China have reached a tentative agreement on a phase one trade deal, according to sources. The deal would see China increase its purchases of US agricultural products and reduce its tariffs on US goods. (Source: Bloomberg)
- UK General Election: The UK is heading to the polls for a general election on December 12, with Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Conservative Party seeking a majority to push through his Brexit deal. (Source: BBC)
International
- Iran-US Tensions: The US has accused Iran of attacking a Saudi oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman, while Iran has denied any involvement. The incident has raised tensions between the two countries. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- Hong Kong Protests: Pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong have clashed with police, with thousands taking to the streets to demand greater autonomy from China. (Source: CNN)
Business
- WeWork IPO: WeWork's initial public offering (IPO) has been delayed indefinitely, according to sources. The company had been seeking to raise up to $9 billion in the IPO. (Source: The New York Times)
- Amazon HQ2: Amazon has announced that it will split its second headquarters between two locations: Arlington, Virginia, and Long Island City, New York. (Source: CNBC)
Health
- Coronavirus Outbreak: The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the outbreak of a new coronavirus in China a global health emergency. The virus has spread to over 20 countries and has killed over 1,000 people. (Source: WHO)
- Measles Outbreak: The US is experiencing its worst measles outbreak in over 20 years, with over 1,200 cases reported so far this year. (Source: CDC)
Sports
- NBA: The NBA has suspended its season indefinitely due to the coronavirus outbreak. The decision was made after a player on the Utah Jazz tested positive for the virus. (Source: ESPN)
- Premier League: The Premier League has been suspended until at least April 30 due to the coronavirus outbreak. (Source: BBC)
Weather
- Typhoon Hagibis: A powerful typhoon has made landfall in Japan, causing widespread flooding and landslides. At least 20 people have been killed and hundreds are missing. (Source: AP)
- Australian Bushfires: The Australian government has declared a state of emergency in New South Wales as bushfires continue to rage across the country. (Source: ABC News)
These are just a few of the latest breaking news stories from around the world. Stay tuned for updates and developments as they happen!