Breaking news now in the world
Here are some of the latest breaking news stories from around the world:
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. (Source: BBC)
- The UK's Supreme Court has ruled that Prime Minister Boris Johnson's decision to suspend Parliament was unlawful. (Source: The Guardian)
- The Democratic National Committee has announced the schedule for the 2020 US presidential debates, with the first debate set to take place on September 12. (Source: CNN)
Health
- The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo a global health emergency. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- A new study has found that a common antibiotic, azithromycin, may be effective in treating COVID-19. (Source: The New York Times)
- The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported a surge in cases of a mysterious respiratory illness, known as acute flaccid myelitis (AFM). (Source: NPR)
Business
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average has fallen over 1,000 points, or 3.5%, amid concerns over the global economy and trade tensions. (Source: CNBC)
- The European Union has imposed sanctions on several Russian individuals and entities over their involvement in the poisoning of opposition leader Alexei Navalny. (Source: Reuters)
- The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the third time this year, citing concerns over the global economy. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
Entertainment
- The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the nominees for the 92nd Academy Awards, with "The Irishman," "Joker," and "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" leading the pack. (Source: Variety)
- The music streaming service Spotify has launched a new feature that allows users to create and share playlists with friends. (Source: The Verge)
- The popular video game "Fortnite" has been banned in China, citing concerns over its impact on young people's mental health. (Source: Bloomberg)
Sports
- The US Women's National Soccer Team has won its fourth World Cup title, defeating the Netherlands 2-0 in the final. (Source: ESPN)
- The New England Patriots have signed quarterback Tom Brady to a one-year contract extension, keeping him with the team through the 2022 season. (Source: NFL.com)
- The Toronto Raptors have traded star point guard Kyle Lowry to the Miami Heat in a blockbuster deal. (Source: Sports Illustrated)
These are just a few of the latest breaking news stories from around the world. Stay tuned for updates and developments as they happen!