Foreign news

Here are some recent foreign news stories:

Europe

• UK-EU Trade Talks: The UK and EU have agreed on a draft deal for post-Brexit trade, but it still needs to be ratified by both sides. (BBC News)
• France Protests: Tens of thousands of people have taken to the streets of Paris and other French cities to protest against pension reforms. (Al Jazeera)
• Germany's Merkel to Step Down: German Chancellor Angela Merkel has announced that she will step down as leader of her party and not seek re-election as chancellor in 2021. (Deutsche Welle)

Asia

• China-US Trade Talks: The US and China have agreed to roll back some tariffs as part of a phase one trade deal, but the agreement still needs to be finalized. (The New York Times)
• India's Economy: India's economy has slowed to its lowest growth rate in over six years, with GDP growth falling to 4.5% in the third quarter. (The Hindu)
• South Korea-US Military Drills: The US and South Korea have begun joint military drills, despite North Korea's warnings that they could lead to a "catastrophic" conflict. (Yonhap News Agency)

Africa

• Sudan's Military Coup: Sudan's military has seized power in a coup, with the head of the military council declaring himself the country's new leader. (Al Jazeera)
• Nigeria's Election: Nigeria's presidential election has been postponed for a week, amid concerns over security and the integrity of the vote. (BBC News)
• Ethiopia's Dam Dispute: Ethiopia has begun filling a massive dam on the Nile River, despite objections from Egypt and Sudan, which fear the dam could disrupt their water supplies. (The Guardian)

Americas

• US-Iran Tensions: The US has imposed new sanctions on Iran, in response to the country's alleged involvement in a plot to attack American troops in Iraq. (The New York Times)
• Mexico's Cartel Violence: Violence has surged in Mexico, with over 30,000 people killed in cartel-related violence in the past year. (The Guardian)
• Brazil's Election: Brazil's presidential election has been marked by controversy, with the incumbent president, Jair Bolsonaro, facing allegations of corruption and human rights abuses. (The New York Times)

Middle East

• Israel-Gaza Conflict: Israel has launched airstrikes on Gaza, in response to rocket attacks from the Palestinian territory. (Al Jazeera)
• Iran's Nuclear Program: The US has accused Iran of violating the terms of the 2015 nuclear deal, and has threatened to impose new sanctions. (The New York Times)
• Syria's Civil War: The Syrian government has launched a new offensive in the country's northwest, despite a ceasefire agreement brokered by Russia and Turkey. (The Guardian)

These are just a few of the many foreign news stories that are currently making headlines.