Guardian news july 19th 2019
Here are the top stories from The Guardian on July 19th, 2019:
Politics
- Boris Johnson becomes UK prime minister: Boris Johnson has been appointed as the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, succeeding Theresa May. (The Guardian)
- Johnson's cabinet: The new PM has announced his cabinet, with Dominic Raab as foreign secretary and Sajid Javid as home secretary. (The Guardian)
- Brexit: Johnson has promised to deliver Brexit by October 31st, but the EU has warned that a no-deal exit would be a "disaster". (The Guardian)
World
- Hong Kong protests: Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets of Hong Kong to demand greater democracy and an investigation into alleged police brutality. (The Guardian)
- Iran-US tensions: The US has imposed new sanctions on Iran, which has responded by threatening to enrich uranium to 20%. (The Guardian)
- Venezuela crisis: The US has imposed sanctions on Venezuela's state-owned oil company, PDVSA, in an effort to oust President Nicolás Maduro. (The Guardian)
Business
- Amazon HQ2: Amazon has announced that it will split its second headquarters between two locations: Arlington, Virginia, and Long Island City, New York. (The Guardian)
- Facebook: The social media giant has announced a new cryptocurrency, Libra, which has been met with skepticism from regulators and lawmakers. (The Guardian)
- UK economy: The UK economy has grown by 0.3% in the second quarter, according to official figures. (The Guardian)
Sports
- Cricket: England has won the Cricket World Cup, defeating New Zealand in a thrilling final at Lord's. (The Guardian)
- Football: The Premier League has announced a new three-year TV deal worth £4.8bn. (The Guardian)
- Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic has won the men's singles title at Wimbledon, defeating Roger Federer in a five-set match. (The Guardian)
Arts and Culture
- Film: The new Spider-Man film, Spider-Man: Far From Home, has been released to positive reviews. (The Guardian)
- Music: The 2019 Glastonbury Festival has come to a close, with performances from Stormzy, The Killers, and The Cure. (The Guardian)
- Theatre: The new West End production of The Lehman Trilogy has opened to critical acclaim. (The Guardian)
These are just a few of the top stories from The Guardian on July 19th, 2019. If you're looking for more information on a specific topic, feel free to ask!