General news

Here are some general news updates 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's Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced plans to hold a general election on December 12, in an effort to break the deadlock over Brexit. (Source: The Guardian)
• The European Union has agreed to extend the Brexit deadline to January 31, 2020, giving the UK more time to negotiate a withdrawal agreement. (Source: The New York Times)

Business

• The global economy is expected to slow down in 2020, with the International Monetary Fund predicting a growth rate of 3.3%, down from 3.6% in 2019. (Source: CNBC)
• The US stock market has reached a record high, with the S&P 500 index closing above 3,000 for the first time. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
• The world's largest tech companies, including Apple, Amazon, and Google, have been accused of tax avoidance and evasion by a group of international organizations. (Source: The Financial Times)

Health

• The World Health Organization has declared the outbreak of a new coronavirus in China a global health emergency, with cases reported in over 20 countries. (Source: The New York Times)
• A new study has found that the use of e-cigarettes is linked to an increased risk of heart attacks, strokes, and other cardiovascular problems. (Source: The Lancet)
• The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported a record number of cases of measles in the country, with over 1,000 cases reported in the first half of 2019. (Source: CNN)

Environment

• The United Nations has warned that the world is running out of time to address the climate crisis, with the concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere reaching a record high. (Source: The Guardian)
• A new study has found that the Amazon rainforest is losing its ability to absorb carbon dioxide, with the rate of deforestation accelerating in recent years. (Source: The Washington Post)
• The European Union has agreed to ban single-use plastics, including straws, bags, and cutlery, in an effort to reduce waste and pollution. (Source: The BBC)

Sports

• The US Women's National Soccer Team has won its fourth World Cup title, defeating the Netherlands 2-0 in the final. (Source: The New York Times)
• The New England Patriots have won their sixth Super Bowl title, defeating the Los Angeles Rams 13-3 in Super Bowl LIII. (Source: ESPN)
• The International Olympic Committee has announced that the 2024 Summer Olympics will be held in Paris, with the 2028 Summer Olympics to be held in Los Angeles. (Source: The Los Angeles Times)

These are just a few of the latest news updates from around the world. I hope you find them interesting and informative!