Current news update

Here are some current news updates 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 US House of Representatives has voted to formalize the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump, with Democrats accusing him of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. (Source: CNN)

Health

• The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the outbreak of a new coronavirus in China a global health emergency. (Source: WHO)
• The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed a case of the new coronavirus in the US, in a person who had recently traveled to China. (Source: CDC)
• Researchers have made a breakthrough in the development of a vaccine against the Ebola virus, with a new vaccine showing high levels of protection in clinical trials. (Source: The New York Times)

Business

• The Dow Jones Industrial Average has fallen to its lowest level in over a year, amid concerns about the global economy and the impact of the coronavirus outbreak. (Source: CNBC)
• 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 UK's high street is facing a crisis, with many retailers going out of business and thousands of jobs being lost. (Source: The Telegraph)

Sports

• The NFL has announced that it will be moving the 2021 Super Bowl to Tampa, Florida, due to concerns about the weather in the original host city, Miami. (Source: ESPN)
• The NBA has suspended its season indefinitely, after a player tested positive for the coronavirus. (Source: The Athletic)
• The Australian Open has been postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak, with the tournament now set to take place in March. (Source: The Sydney Morning Herald)

Entertainment

• The Academy Awards have announced the nominees for the 92nd Oscars, with "The Irishman," "Joker," and "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" among the top contenders. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
• The Grammy Awards have announced the nominees for the 63rd annual ceremony, with Billie Eilish, Lizzo, and Lil Nas X among the top nominees. (Source: The Recording Academy)
• The TV show "Game of Thrones" has won a record-breaking 38 Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Drama Series. (Source: Entertainment Weekly)

These are just a few of the current news updates from around the world. Stay informed and stay safe!