Cic news august 2018
Here are some of the top news stories from August 2018, as reported by CNN International:
Politics
- Trump-Putin summit: US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a highly anticipated summit in Helsinki, Finland, where they discussed issues such as election interference and nuclear arms control.
- Brexit: The UK and EU reached a tentative agreement on the terms of the UK's withdrawal from the EU, known as the "Chequers deal".
- US midterms: The US midterm elections took place, with Democrats gaining control of the House of Representatives and Republicans retaining control of the Senate.
Business
- Trade wars: The US and China imposed tariffs on each other's goods, escalating a trade war between the two countries.
- Facebook data breach: Facebook announced that it had been hacked, with the personal data of up to 50 million users potentially compromised.
- Tesla: Elon Musk resigned as chairman of Tesla, citing the need to focus on his other ventures.
World News
- North Korea: The US and North Korea held talks in Stockholm, Sweden, aimed at denuclearizing the Korean Peninsula.
- Venezuela: The US and other countries imposed sanctions on Venezuela's government, citing human rights abuses and political repression.
- Myanmar: The UN accused Myanmar's military of committing genocide against the Rohingya Muslim minority.
Sports
- World Cup: France won the FIFA World Cup, defeating Croatia 4-2 in the final.
- Wimbledon: Angelique Kerber won the women's singles title at Wimbledon, while Novak Djokovic won the men's singles title.
Entertainment
- Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, passed away at the age of 76.
- Avengers: The Marvel movie "Avengers: Infinity War" became the highest-grossing film of 2018.
- Game of Thrones: The final season of the popular HBO series premiered, sparking controversy and debate among fans.
Technology
- Apple: Apple announced its latest iPhone models, including the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max.
- Google: Google announced its latest Pixel smartphones, including the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL.
- Facebook: Facebook announced a new feature called "Clear History", which allows users to delete their browsing history from the platform.
These are just a few of the top news stories from August 2018. If you're looking for more information on a specific topic, feel free to ask!