Global news update

Here are some of the latest global news updates:

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 and EU have agreed on a revised Brexit deal, which will allow for a transition period to avoid a no-deal Brexit. (Source: The Guardian)
• The Democratic Republic of Congo has held its first presidential election since the death of President Joseph Kabila, with opposition candidate Felix Tshisekedi declared the winner. (Source: Al Jazeera)

Economy

• The global economy has slowed down, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicting a 3.3% growth rate in 2020, down from 3.6% in 2019. (Source: IMF)
• The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the third time this year, citing concerns over the global economy. (Source: CNBC)
• The European Central Bank has also cut interest rates, citing low inflation and a slowing economy. (Source: Reuters)

Health

• The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the outbreak of a new coronavirus in China a global health emergency. (Source: WHO)
• The number of cases of the new coronavirus has surpassed 40,000, with over 900 deaths reported. (Source: CNN)
• The US has confirmed its first case of the new coronavirus, in a person who had recently traveled to China. (Source: AP)

Environment

• The Australian bushfires have burned over 10 million hectares of land, with the country experiencing its worst fire season on record. (Source: ABC News)
• The European Union has agreed on a new climate law, which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030. (Source: Euractiv)
• The United States has withdrawn from the Paris Climate Agreement, citing concerns over the agreement's impact on the US economy. (Source: The New York Times)

Conflict

• The conflict in Syria has escalated, with reports of airstrikes and shelling in several parts of the country. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• The United States has launched airstrikes against Iranian-backed militia groups in Iraq and Syria. (Source: CNN)
• The conflict in Yemen has continued, with reports of airstrikes and fighting between government forces and Houthi rebels. (Source: BBC)

These are just a few of the latest global news updates.