Breaking news today 2018

Here are some of the top breaking news stories from 2018:

January 2018

• North Korea conducts its first missile test of the year, firing a ballistic missile over Japan.
• The United States imposes new sanctions on Venezuela, targeting the country's oil sector.

February 2018

• The Winter Olympics open in Pyeongchang, South Korea, with a historic joint entrance by North and South Korean athletes.
• A school shooting in Parkland, Florida, kills 17 people and sparks widespread outrage and calls for gun control.

March 2018

• The United States and China impose tariffs on each other's goods, escalating a trade dispute.
• A Russian spy ship is detected off the coast of the United States, sparking concerns about Russian espionage.

April 2018

• The Syrian government launches a chemical attack on the town of Douma, killing dozens of people.
• The United States, France, and the United Kingdom launch airstrikes against Syrian government targets in response to the chemical attack.

May 2018

• The United States and Mexico reach a new trade agreement, replacing the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
• A school shooting in Santa Fe, Texas, kills 10 people and injures several others.

June 2018

• The United States imposes new sanctions on Iran, targeting the country's automotive sector.
• A summit between the United States and North Korea ends abruptly without a joint statement, with both sides blaming each other for the failure.

July 2018

• The United States and European Union reach a new trade agreement, avoiding tariffs on billions of dollars' worth of goods.
• A heatwave in Japan kills over 100 people and sparks widespread power outages.

August 2018

• The United States imposes new sanctions on Russia, targeting the country's energy sector.
• A wildfire in Greece kills over 80 people and destroys thousands of homes.

September 2018

• The United States and Canada reach a new trade agreement, replacing NAFTA.
• A hurricane makes landfall in the Carolinas, causing widespread damage and flooding.

October 2018

• The United States and China reach a temporary trade agreement, delaying tariffs on billions of dollars' worth of goods.
• A synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, kills 11 people and injures several others.

November 2018

• The United States midterm elections take place, with Democrats gaining control of the House of Representatives and Republicans retaining control of the Senate.
• A pipeline explosion in Mexico kills over 100 people and injures several others.

December 2018

• The United States and China reach a new trade agreement, avoiding tariffs on billions of dollars' worth of goods.
• A volcano erupts in Hawaii, forcing the evacuation of thousands of people.

These are just a few of the many breaking news stories from 2018. It was a year marked by significant global events, including trade disputes, natural disasters, and political upheaval.