Etc latest news 2019

Here are some of the latest news stories from 2019:

Politics

• The impeachment inquiry into US President Donald Trump began in September 2019, following a whistleblower complaint about his dealings with Ukraine.
• The UK's Brexit process continued to unfold, with the country ultimately leaving the EU on January 31, 2020.
• The Hong Kong protests continued throughout 2019, with pro-democracy activists demanding greater autonomy from China.

Technology

• The world's first 5G network was launched in South Korea in April 2019.
• Facebook faced numerous scandals and controversies throughout the year, including the Cambridge Analytica data breach and allegations of election interference.
• The US-China trade war continued to escalate, with both sides imposing tariffs on each other's goods.

Business

• The global economy experienced a slowdown in 2019, with many countries experiencing recession or near-recession conditions.
• The US stock market experienced a significant downturn in the fourth quarter of 2019, with the S&P 500 index falling by over 10%.
• WeWork, a US-based co-working company, filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in September 2019, but ultimately withdrew its plans due to financial concerns.

Health

• The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by a new strain of coronavirus, was first detected in Wuhan, China in December 2019.
• The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo continued throughout 2019, with the World Health Organization (WHO) declaring the outbreak a global health emergency.
• The US measles outbreak continued to spread, with over 1,000 cases reported in 2019.

Entertainment

• The 92nd Academy Awards, honoring the best in film for 2019, took place in February 2020.
• The 62nd Annual Grammy Awards, honoring the best in music for 2019, took place in January 2020.
• The final season of the popular TV show "Game of Thrones" aired in 2019, with the series finale drawing a record-breaking 13.6 million viewers.

Sports

• The 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup took place in France, with the US Women's National Team winning the tournament for the fourth time.
• The 2019 Rugby World Cup took place in Japan, with South Africa winning the tournament.
• The 2019 NFL season saw the Kansas City Chiefs win Super Bowl LIV, defeating the San Francisco 49ers 31-20.

Environment

• The Amazon rainforest experienced a record-breaking number of wildfires in 2019, with many countries and organizations contributing to the relief efforts.
• The climate crisis continued to be a major global concern, with many countries setting ambitious targets to reduce their carbon emissions.
• The world's oceans experienced a record-breaking amount of plastic pollution in 2019, with many countries and organizations working to reduce plastic waste.

These are just a few of the many news stories from 2019. It was a year marked by significant global events, technological advancements, and ongoing challenges.