Breaking news global
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)
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 $4.4 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 in 2019. (Source: CDC)
Environment
- Climate Change: The European Union has agreed to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030, as part of efforts to combat climate change. (Source: The Guardian)
- Wildfires: Wildfires are raging across Australia, with over 3 million hectares of land burned and thousands of people evacuated. (Source: ABC News)
Sports
- NBA: The NBA has suspended its season indefinitely due to the coronavirus outbreak. (Source: ESPN)
- Tennis: Novak Djokovic has won the Australian Open, defeating Dominic Thiem in the final. (Source: BBC Sport)
Entertainment
- Oscars: The nominees for the 92nd Academy Awards have been announced, with "The Irishman," "Joker," and "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" leading the pack. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
- Music: Taylor Swift has announced that she will re-record her old albums after a dispute with her former record label. (Source: Rolling Stone)
These are just a few of the latest breaking news stories from around the world. Stay tuned for updates and more news as it happens!