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Here are some of the latest international news stories:

Politics

• The United States and China have reached a trade deal, with China agreeing to increase its purchases of US goods and services. (BBC News)
• The European Union has launched a new strategy to combat climate change, with a focus on reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainable development. (The Guardian)
• The United Kingdom has announced plans to increase its military presence in the Gulf region, amid tensions with Iran. (The Telegraph)

Business

• The global economy is expected to slow down in 2020, according to the International Monetary Fund. (The New York Times)
• The European Central Bank has cut interest rates to stimulate economic growth. (The Financial Times)
• The world's largest tech companies, including Apple and Amazon, have been accused of tax evasion and avoidance. (The Guardian)

Health

• The World Health Organization has declared a global health emergency over the outbreak of a new coronavirus in China. (The New York Times)
• The United States has reported its first case of the new coronavirus, in Washington state. (CNN)
• The global death toll from the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 2,000. (The Guardian)

Environment

• The United Nations has warned that the world is running out of time to address the climate crisis, with just 10 years left to take action. (The Guardian)
• The European Union has set a target of becoming carbon neutral by 2050. (The Financial Times)
• The world's largest ice shelf, in Antarctica, has collapsed due to climate change. (The New York Times)

Conflict

• The conflict in Syria has escalated, with reports of airstrikes and shelling in several cities. (The Guardian)
• The United States has launched airstrikes against Iranian-backed militia groups in Iraq. (The New York Times)
• The conflict in Yemen has resulted in the deaths of thousands of civilians, according to a new report. (The Guardian)

Sports

• The 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo have been postponed to 2021 due to the coronavirus outbreak. (The New York Times)
• The European football championship, Euro 2020, has been postponed to 2021. (The Guardian)
• The world's top tennis players, including Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, have withdrawn from the Australian Open due to the coronavirus outbreak. (The Telegraph)

These are just a few of the latest international news stories.