Guardian news today
Here are the top news stories from The Guardian today:
Politics
- Boris Johnson's Brexit deal faces fresh opposition: The prime minister's plan to leave the EU is under threat as Labour and the DUP express concerns over the Irish border backstop.
- UK government accused of 'playing politics' with NHS funding: The Labour party claims the government is using the NHS as a "bargaining chip" in Brexit negotiations.
- Theresa May's Brexit legacy in tatters: The former PM's handling of the Brexit process has been widely criticized, with many blaming her for the current impasse.
World
- US and China agree to trade deal: The two countries have reached a partial agreement to end their trade war, with the US agreeing to reduce tariffs on Chinese goods.
- Iran's supreme leader says US 'cannot insult' Islamic republic: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has warned the US against insulting Iran, amid rising tensions between the two countries.
- Hong Kong protests: police fire teargas at protesters: Demonstrators are demanding greater democracy and an investigation into alleged police brutality.
Business
- Amazon's Jeff Bezos becomes world's richest person: The Amazon founder has surpassed Bill Gates to become the richest person in the world, with a net worth of over $150bn.
- UK economy grows at slowest pace in five years: The Office for National Statistics has reported that the UK economy grew by just 0.1% in the three months to July.
- HSBC profits fall 33% amid global economic uncertainty: The bank's profits have been hit by a decline in lending and investment banking revenues.
Sport
- Tottenham Hotspur's Mauricio Pochettino sacked: The Spurs manager has been dismissed after a poor run of results, with José Mourinho set to take over.
- Rafael Nadal wins US Open title: The Spanish tennis player has won his 19th Grand Slam title, defeating Daniil Medvedev in the final.
- England's Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer named in ICC's Test team of the year: The duo have been recognized for their outstanding performances in the Test format.
These are just a few of the top news stories from The Guardian today. You can find more news and analysis on their website.