Gist news today

Here are some of the top news stories from around the world today:

Politics

• The US Senate has passed a bill to prevent a government shutdown, sending it to the House of Representatives for approval. (BBC)
• The UK's Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a new cabinet, with several key changes, including the appointment of a new Chancellor of the Exchequer. (The Guardian)
• The European Union has launched a new trade deal with Australia, aimed at increasing trade and investment between the two countries. (Reuters)

Business

• The US stock market has fallen sharply, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropping over 1,000 points, amid concerns over the global economy. (CNBC)
• The world's largest oil company, Saudi Aramco, has reported a massive profit of $88 billion in the first half of the year. (Bloomberg)
• The UK's economy has grown at its slowest pace in five years, according to official figures. (The Telegraph)

Health

• The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a global health emergency over the outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo. (Al Jazeera)
• A new study has found that a common antibiotic can be used to treat a range of diseases, including tuberculosis and leprosy. (The Lancet)
• The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported a surge in cases of a mysterious illness, known as acute flaccid myelitis, which has affected hundreds of children. (CNN)

Technology

• A new study has found that a popular social media app, TikTok, is collecting and storing user data, including biometric information, without consent. (The Verge)
• The European Union has launched a new initiative to promote the use of artificial intelligence in healthcare. (EU News)
• A team of scientists has developed a new type of solar panel that can generate electricity even in low-light conditions. (Science Daily)

Sports

• The US Open tennis tournament has begun, with top seeds including Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams. (ESPN)
• The English Premier League has announced a new deal with a major sports betting company, worth millions of pounds. (The Guardian)
• The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced a new initiative to promote the use of virtual and augmented reality in sports. (IOC News)

These are just a few of the top news stories from around the world today. I hope you find them interesting!