Global news today

Here are some of the top global news stories today:

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 Supreme Court has ruled that Prime Minister Boris Johnson's decision to suspend Parliament was unlawful. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• The European Union has agreed to extend the Brexit deadline to January 31, 2020, after the UK and EU reached a new deal. (Source: CNN)

Business

• The Dow Jones Industrial Average has fallen over 500 points, or 1.8%, amid concerns over the global economy and trade tensions. (Source: CNBC)
• The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cut its global economic growth forecast for 2020, citing trade tensions and slowing economic growth in major economies. (Source: Reuters)
• The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the third time this year, citing concerns over the global economy and trade tensions. (Source: Bloomberg)

Health

• The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a global health emergency over the outbreak of a new coronavirus in China, which has killed over 1,000 people and infected thousands more. (Source: WHO)
• The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed the first case of the new coronavirus in the US, in Washington state. (Source: CDC)
• The European Medicines Agency has approved a new vaccine against Ebola, which has been used to combat outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo. (Source: EMA)

Environment

• The United Nations has warned that the world is running out of time to address climate change, with just over a decade left to take action to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. (Source: UN)
• The European Union has agreed to ban single-use plastics, including straws, cutlery, and cotton buds, by 2021. (Source: EU)
• The Australian government has announced plans to phase out coal-fired power plants by 2050, in an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. (Source: ABC News)

Sports

• The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced that the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris will feature a new sport, surfing, for the first time. (Source: IOC)
• The US Women's National Soccer Team has won the FIFA Women's World Cup for the fourth time, defeating the Netherlands 2-0 in the final. (Source: FIFA)
• The Australian Open has been won by Novak Djokovic, who defeated Dominic Thiem in the men's singles final. (Source: Australian Open)

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