Future news worldwide 2019
Here are some significant news stories from around the world in 2019:
Politics and Government
- January: The United States government shutdown enters its 35th day, becoming the longest in U.S. history.
- March: The European Union and the United Kingdom agree on a Brexit withdrawal agreement, but it is rejected by the UK Parliament.
- April: The Mueller Report is released, detailing Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.
- May: The Venezuelan government of Nicolás Maduro is recognized by the international community as illegitimate, and opposition leader Juan Guaidó is recognized as the country's interim president.
- July: The United States and the European Union impose sanctions on Turkey over its military operation in northern Syria.
- October: The United States and China sign a trade deal, ending a trade war that began in 2018.
Economy and Business
- January: The Dow Jones Industrial Average falls over 500 points in a single day, amid concerns over the global economy.
- March: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) cuts its global economic growth forecast for 2019.
- April: The United States and China agree to a trade truce, suspending tariffs on each other's goods.
- June: The Federal Reserve cuts interest rates for the first time since 2008, amid concerns over the global economy.
- October: The United States and China sign a phase one trade deal, reducing tariffs on each other's goods.
Environment and Science
- January: The World Health Organization (WHO) declares a global health emergency over the outbreak of a new coronavirus in Wuhan, China.
- March: The European Union bans single-use plastics, including straws, bags, and cutlery.
- April: The United States and China agree to cooperate on climate change, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
- June: The United Nations warns that the world is running out of time to address climate change, with just 11 years left to take action.
- October: The European Union and the United States agree to cooperate on climate change, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Health
- January: The World Health Organization (WHO) declares a global health emergency over the outbreak of a new coronavirus in Wuhan, China.
- March: The first cases of COVID-19 are reported in the United States, Europe, and other parts of the world.
- April: The WHO declares the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic, with cases reported in over 200 countries and territories.
- June: The first vaccines against COVID-19 are approved for emergency use in several countries.
- October: The global death toll from COVID-19 surpasses 1 million.
Technology
- January: The United States and China agree to a trade truce, suspending tariffs on each other's goods.
- March: The European Union and the United States agree to cooperate on artificial intelligence, including developing common standards for AI.
- April: The first 5G wireless networks are launched in several countries, including the United States, China, and South Korea.
- June: The United States and China agree to cooperate on cybersecurity, including reducing cyber attacks on each other's networks.
- October: The European Union and the United States agree to cooperate on quantum computing, including developing common standards for quantum technology.
Sports
- January: The New England Patriots win Super Bowl LIII, defeating the Los Angeles Rams 13-3.
- March: The United States women's national soccer team wins the FIFA Women's World Cup, defeating the Netherlands 2-0 in the final.
- April: The Boston Red Sox win the World Series, defeating the Washington Nationals 4-3 in the series.
- June: The United States men's national soccer team wins the CONCACAF Gold Cup, defeating Mexico 1-0 in the final.
- October: The Los Angeles Lakers win the NBA championship, defeating the Miami Heat 4-2 in the series.
Entertainment
- January: The 76th Golden Globe Awards are held, with "The Irishman" and "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" winning several awards.
- March: The 92nd Academy Awards are held, with "Parasite" winning several awards, including Best Picture.
- April: The 63rd Grammy Awards are held, with Billie Eilish winning several awards, including Record of the Year and Album of the Year.
- June: The 72nd Tony Awards are held, with "Hadestown" winning several awards, including Best Musical.
- October: The 45th People's Choice Awards are held, with "Avengers: Endgame" winning several awards, including Favorite Movie.
These are just a few of the many significant news stories from around the world in 2019.