Check up with the news
I'd be happy to help you stay up-to-date with the latest news. Here are some top stories from around the world:
Breaking News
- 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 News)
- A powerful earthquake has struck the Philippines, killing at least 10 people and injuring many more. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- The UK's Supreme Court has ruled that Prime Minister Boris Johnson's decision to suspend Parliament was unlawful. (Source: The Guardian)
International News
- The European Union has agreed to a new budget and a seven-year plan for the bloc's future, despite opposition from some member states. (Source: The New York Times)
- The United Nations has warned that the world is facing a "climate emergency" and that urgent action is needed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. (Source: The Guardian)
- The US has imposed sanctions on Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and other top officials in response to the country's nuclear program. (Source: CNN)
US News
- The US House of Representatives has passed a bill to impeach President Donald Trump, making him the third US president to be impeached. (Source: The Washington Post)
- The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the third time this year, citing concerns about the global economy. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
- The US has announced plans to send 3,000 troops to the Middle East to counter the threat from Iran. (Source: The New York Times)
Business News
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average has fallen by over 1,000 points, its biggest one-day drop since October 2018, amid concerns about the global economy. (Source: CNBC)
- The UK's economy has contracted by 0.1% in the third quarter, its first decline since 2012. (Source: The Financial Times)
- The US has imposed tariffs on $7.5 billion worth of European goods, including wine, cheese, and aircraft, in response to a dispute over subsidies to Airbus. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
Sports News
- The New England Patriots have won their 10th consecutive AFC East title, despite a 20-17 loss to the Tennessee Titans. (Source: ESPN)
- The Los Angeles Lakers have signed LeBron James to a two-year contract extension, worth $85 million. (Source: The Los Angeles Times)
- The US Women's National Soccer Team has won its fourth World Cup title, defeating the Netherlands 2-0 in the final. (Source: The New York Times)
I hope this helps you stay up-to-date with the latest news!