Inside news

Here are some recent news stories from around the world:

Politics

• The US Senate has passed a bill to increase funding for the government, averting a shutdown.
• The UK has announced plans to introduce a new points-based immigration system, aiming to reduce immigration numbers.
• In India, the government has launched a new scheme to provide free food grains to the poor and vulnerable.

Business

• The world's largest tech companies, including Apple, Amazon, and Google, have been ordered to pay billions of dollars in back taxes to the European Union.
• The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the third time this year, in an effort to boost the economy.
• The UK's high street is facing a crisis, with many retailers going out of business or closing stores.

Health

• A new study has found that a common antibiotic is no longer effective against a type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.
• The World Health Organization has declared a global health emergency over the outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
• A new vaccine has been approved to prevent a type of cancer that affects women.

Environment

• The UK has announced plans to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2040, in an effort to reduce carbon emissions.
• A new study has found that the world's oceans are absorbing more carbon dioxide than previously thought, which could accelerate climate change.
• The Amazon rainforest is on fire, with thousands of square miles of land affected by the blazes.

Sports

• The US Open tennis tournament has been won by Bianca Andreescu, who defeated Serena Williams in the final.
• The English Premier League has been won by Manchester City, who secured the title with a 4-1 win over Brighton.
• The Tour de France has been won by Egan Bernal, who became the first Colombian to win the race.

Entertainment

• The new Star Wars film, "The Rise of Skywalker", has been released and is expected to be a huge hit.
• The latest season of the popular TV show "Game of Thrones" has been released, and fans are divided over the finale.
• The music world is mourning the loss of legendary musician, Eddie Money, who has died at the age of 70.

These are just a few of the latest news stories from around the world. Is there anything specific you'd like to know more about?