Current news around the world

Here are some of the current 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 and EU have agreed on a revised Brexit deal, which will allow for a transition period after the UK leaves the EU. (Source: The Guardian)
• The Democratic Party in the US has launched an impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump, following allegations that he pressured Ukraine to investigate his political rival. (Source: CNN)

Health

• The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo a global health emergency. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• The number of cases of COVID-19, the virus that causes the coronavirus, has surpassed 80,000 worldwide, with the majority of cases in China. (Source: The New York Times)
• A new study has found that the use of e-cigarettes is linked to an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes. (Source: The Washington Post)

Business

• The global economy has slowed down, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicting a 3.3% growth rate for 2020, down from 3.6% in 2019. (Source: The Financial Times)
• The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the third time this year, in an effort to boost the economy. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
• The tech giant, Huawei, has announced that it will lay off thousands of employees due to the ongoing trade tensions with the US. (Source: Reuters)

Environment

• The Australian bushfires have continued to rage, with the country experiencing its hottest and driest year on record. (Source: The Sydney Morning Herald)
• The European Union has agreed on a new climate law, which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030. (Source: The Guardian)
• The world's largest iceberg, which broke off from Antarctica in 2017, has finally reached the coast of Greenland. (Source: The BBC)

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 NBA has suspended its season indefinitely due to the COVID-19 outbreak. (Source: The New York Times)
• The Australian Open has been postponed due to the bushfires, with the tournament now set to take place in February. (Source: The Sydney Morning Herald)

Entertainment

• The Academy Awards have announced its nominees for the 92nd Oscars, with "The Irishman" and "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" leading the pack. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
• The music streaming service, Spotify, has launched a new feature that allows users to create their own playlists based on their emotions. (Source: The Verge)
• The popular TV show, "Game of Thrones," has won a record-breaking 38 Emmy Awards. (Source: Entertainment Weekly)

These are just a few of the current news stories from around the world.