International news headlines today

Here are some of the top international news headlines from around the world today:

Politics

• US-China Trade Talks: The US and China have agreed to roll back some tariffs as part of a phase one trade deal, according to sources. (BBC News)
• UK General Election: The UK is heading to the polls for a general election, with Boris Johnson's Conservative Party seeking a majority to push through Brexit. (Al Jazeera)
• Iran-US Tensions: The US has accused Iran of attacking an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman, while Iran has denied any involvement. (The Guardian)

Conflict

• Syria: The Syrian government has launched a major offensive in the northwestern province of Idlib, sparking concerns of a humanitarian crisis. (The New York Times)
• Yemen: The Saudi-led coalition has launched airstrikes on Yemen's capital, Sana'a, in response to a missile attack on Riyadh. (Al Jazeera)
• Nigeria: The Nigerian military has launched a crackdown on Boko Haram militants in the northeastern state of Borno. (BBC News)

Economy

• Global Economy: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cut its global growth forecast for 2020, citing trade tensions and slowing economic growth. (The Financial Times)
• China's Economy: China's economy has grown at its slowest pace in nearly three decades, according to official data. (The Wall Street Journal)
• European Union: The European Union has agreed to a new budget and spending plan for 2021-2027, despite opposition from some member states. (The Guardian)

Health

• Coronavirus: The number of confirmed cases of the new coronavirus has surpassed 80,000 globally, with the death toll rising to over 2,700. (The New York Times)
• Ebola: The Democratic Republic of Congo has reported a new outbreak of Ebola, with several cases confirmed in the eastern province of North Kivu. (Al Jazeera)
• Mental Health: A new report has found that one in four people globally will experience a mental health disorder each year, with the World Health Organization calling for increased investment in mental health services. (The Guardian)

Environment

• Climate Change: The European Union has agreed to a new climate law, setting a target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030. (The Financial Times)
• Wildfires: Australia is battling its worst bushfire season on record, with thousands of firefighters deployed across the country. (The Sydney Morning Herald)
• Plastic Pollution: A new study has found that plastic waste is killing millions of animals each year, with the World Wildlife Fund calling for urgent action to reduce plastic pollution. (The Guardian)

These are just a few of the top international news headlines from around the world today.