Current news worldwide

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: The New York Times)

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 disease, has surpassed 80,000 worldwide, with the majority of cases in China. (Source: CNN)
• Researchers have made a breakthrough in the development of a vaccine against HIV, with a new vaccine showing promising results in clinical trials. (Source: The Lancet)

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 been banned from using US technology and software, following allegations that it poses a national security risk. (Source: The Washington Post)

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 the FIFA Women's World Cup for the fourth time, defeating the Netherlands 2-0 in the final. (Source: ESPN)
• The Australian Open has been won by Novak Djokovic, who defeated Dominic Thiem in the men's singles final. (Source: The Guardian)
• The Indian Premier League (IPL) has been won by the Mumbai Indians, who defeated the Delhi Capitals in the final. (Source: ESPN Cricinfo)

Entertainment

• The 92nd Academy Awards have taken place, with "Parasite" winning the award for Best Picture. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
• The music festival, Coachella, has taken place in California, with performances from artists such as Billie Eilish and Khalid. (Source: Billboard)
• The new James Bond film, "No Time to Die", has been released, with Daniel Craig reprising his role as the iconic spy. (Source: The Guardian)

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