Hard news today

Here are some of the top hard news stories from around the world today:

Politics

• The United States and China have reached a tentative trade deal, with the US agreeing to reduce tariffs on Chinese goods and China agreeing to increase its purchases of US agricultural products. (Source: The New York Times)
• The UK's Supreme Court has ruled that Prime Minister Boris Johnson's decision to suspend Parliament was unlawful, dealing a major blow to his government. (Source: BBC News)
• The Democratic National Committee has announced the schedule for the 2020 presidential debates, with the first debate set to take place on June 26. (Source: CNN)

Business

• The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the first time in over a decade, citing concerns about the global economy. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
• Boeing has announced a $4.9 billion settlement with the US Department of Justice over its handling of the 737 Max crisis. (Source: Reuters)
• The European Union has imposed a $1.3 billion fine on Google for breaching antitrust rules. (Source: The Guardian)

World

• A magnitude 7.1 earthquake has struck the Philippines, killing at least 10 people and injuring hundreds. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• The death toll from a cyclone that hit Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Malawi has risen to over 500, with many more feared dead. (Source: The Guardian)
• The United Nations has warned that the world is facing a "climate emergency" and must take immediate action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. (Source: The New York Times)

Health

• The World Health Organization has declared a global health emergency over the outbreak of a new coronavirus in China. (Source: The Washington Post)
• The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported a surge in cases of measles, with over 700 cases reported in the first three months of the year. (Source: CNN)
• A new study has found that a common antibiotic may be effective in treating a type of breast cancer. (Source: The New York Times)

These are just a few of the top hard news stories from around the world today.