Guardian world news

Here are the latest news articles from The Guardian's World News section:

Top Stories

  1. US and China agree to roll back tariffs in trade deal: The US and China have agreed to roll back tariffs on each other's goods as part of a trade deal, in a move that could help to ease tensions between the two economic superpowers.
  2. Iran's supreme leader says US 'cannot do a damn thing' to Iran: Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has said that the US "cannot do a damn thing" to Iran, in a speech that came as tensions between the two countries remain high.
  3. North Korea's Kim Jong-un says he's willing to give up nuclear weapons: North Korea's leader, Kim Jong-un, has said that he is willing to give up his country's nuclear weapons if the US agrees to a peace treaty and lifts sanctions.

Asia-Pacific

  1. Hong Kong protests: police fire teargas as thousands march: Hong Kong police have fired teargas at protesters who were marching through the city, as the territory's pro-democracy movement continues to gain momentum.
  2. Indonesia's president says he will not tolerate 'radical' Islam: Indonesia's president, Joko Widodo, has said that he will not tolerate "radical" Islam, in a speech that came as the country grapples with rising extremism.
  3. Australia's bushfire crisis: 'We're in a state of emergency': Australia's bushfire crisis has worsened, with fires burning across the country and thousands of people forced to flee their homes.

Europe

  1. Brexit: UK and EU agree on trade deal, but details remain unclear: The UK and EU have agreed on a trade deal, but the details of the agreement remain unclear, with the UK's prime minister, Boris Johnson, saying that the deal is "a good one".
  2. France's Macron says he will not tolerate 'yellow vest' violence: France's president, Emmanuel Macron, has said that he will not tolerate "yellow vest" violence, as the country's gilets jaunes movement continues to protest against government policies.
  3. Germany's Merkel says she will not run for re-election: Germany's chancellor, Angela Merkel, has said that she will not run for re-election, in a move that could pave the way for a new generation of leaders in the country.

Africa

  1. South Africa's ANC party wins election, but with reduced majority: South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) party has won the country's election, but with a reduced majority, in a vote that was marked by low turnout and allegations of fraud.
  2. Nigeria's president says he will not tolerate 'bandits': Nigeria's president, Muhammadu Buhari, has said that he will not tolerate "bandits" who have been kidnapping and killing people in the country's north-west region.
  3. Ethiopia's prime minister says he will not tolerate 'oppression': Ethiopia's prime minister, Abiy Ahmed, has said that he will not tolerate "oppression" in the country, as the government continues to grapple with ethnic violence and human rights abuses.

Americas

  1. US and Mexico agree on trade deal, but details remain unclear: The US and Mexico have agreed on a trade deal, but the details of the agreement remain unclear, with the US president, Donald Trump, saying that the deal is "a great one".
  2. Brazil's president says he will not tolerate 'violence': Brazil's president, Jair Bolsonaro, has said that he will not tolerate "violence" in the country, as the government continues to grapple with rising crime and social unrest.
  3. Canada's Trudeau says he will not tolerate 'racism': Canada's prime minister, Justin Trudeau, has said that he will not tolerate "racism" in the country, as the government continues to grapple with issues of diversity and inclusion.