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Here are some of the latest and most significant news stories from around the world:

Politics

• The United States and China have reached a trade deal, with China agreeing to increase its purchases of US goods and services by $200 billion over the next two years. (Source: BBC)
• The UK's Supreme Court has ruled that Prime Minister Boris Johnson's decision to suspend Parliament was unlawful. (Source: The Guardian)
• The Democratic Party in the United States has officially nominated Joe Biden as its candidate for the 2020 presidential election. (Source: CNN)

Business

• The global economy has experienced its worst quarter since the 2008 financial crisis, with a contraction of 2.5% in the second quarter. (Source: The New York Times)
• The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the third time this year, citing concerns about the global economy. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
• The world's largest tech companies, including Apple, Amazon, and Google, have been accused of exploiting workers in their supply chains. (Source: The Guardian)

Health

• The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo a global health emergency. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• The number of people infected with COVID-19 has surpassed 30 million worldwide, with over 900,000 deaths. (Source: The New York Times)
• A new study has found that a common antibiotic, azithromycin, may be effective in treating COVID-19. (Source: The Lancet)

Environment

• The Amazon rainforest has experienced its worst year on record, with a 30% increase in deforestation. (Source: The Guardian)
• The world's oceans are warming at a rate that is 40% faster than previously thought, according to a new study. (Source: The New York Times)
• The European Union has agreed to ban single-use plastics by 2021. (Source: BBC)

Sports

• The US Open tennis tournament has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: ESPN)
• The NFL has announced that it will play its 2020 season with reduced attendance and increased safety measures. (Source: The New York Times)
• The NBA has suspended its season indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: ESPN)

These are just a few of the latest news stories from around the world. Stay informed and stay safe!