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Here are some of the top global news stories 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 has announced plans to hold a general election on December 12, in a bid to break the deadlock over Brexit. (Source: The Guardian)
• The European Union has launched a new strategy to combat climate change, including a goal to become carbon neutral by 2050. (Source: The New York Times)

Business

• The global economy has slowed down, with the World Bank cutting its growth forecast for 2020. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
• The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the third time this year, in an effort to boost the economy. (Source: CNBC)
• The world's largest tech companies, including Apple and Amazon, have seen their stock prices fall sharply in recent days. (Source: Bloomberg)

Health

• The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a global health emergency over the outbreak of a new coronavirus in China. (Source: CNN)
• The number of cases of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 3,000, with the WHO warning of a "high risk" of further spread. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• A new study has found that the use of e-cigarettes is linked to an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes. (Source: The Lancet)

Environment

• The Amazon rainforest is burning at a record rate, with over 9,000 fires reported in the past week. (Source: The Washington Post)
• The world's oceans are warming at a rate that is 40% faster than previously thought, according to a new study. (Source: The Guardian)
• The European Union has banned the use of single-use plastics, including straws, bags, and cutlery. (Source: The New York Times)

Sports

• The US Women's National Soccer Team has won its fourth World Cup title, defeating the Netherlands 2-0 in the final. (Source: ESPN)
• The NBA has suspended its season indefinitely due to the coronavirus outbreak. (Source: The New York Times)
• The Australian Open has been postponed due to the bushfires that have ravaged the country. (Source: BBC)

These are just a few of the top global news stories from around the world. Stay informed and up-to-date with the latest news from your favorite news sources!