International news in english
Here are some recent international news stories in English:
Politics
- US and China Reach Trade Deal: The United States and China have reached a trade deal, with China agreeing to increase its purchases of US goods and services. (BBC News)
- UK Parliament Votes to Delay Brexit: The UK Parliament has voted to delay Brexit, with the deadline now set for January 31, 2020. (The Guardian)
- Iran-US Conflict Escalates: The conflict between Iran and the US has escalated, with Iran launching missile attacks on US military bases in Iraq. (Al Jazeera)
Business
- Global Economy Slows Down: The global economy has slowed down, with the World Bank predicting a 2.5% growth rate in 2020. (The New York Times)
- Amazon to Open New Headquarters: Amazon has announced plans to open a new headquarters in the US city of Arlington, Virginia. (CNBC)
- Huawei Loses US Contracts: Huawei has lost several major contracts in the US, including a deal with AT&T to supply 5G equipment. (The Wall Street Journal)
Health
- Ebola Outbreak in Congo: The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has spread to a new province, with the death toll now over 2,000. (The New York Times)
- MERS Virus Spreads in Saudi Arabia: The Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) virus has spread to several cities in Saudi Arabia, with over 2,000 cases reported. (Al Jazeera)
- New Strain of Flu Virus Discovered: Scientists have discovered a new strain of the flu virus, which is highly contagious and has spread to several countries. (The Guardian)
Environment
- Climate Change Protesters Arrested: Climate change protesters have been arrested in several cities around the world, including London, Paris, and New York. (The Guardian)
- Australia Fires Continue to Spread: The bushfires in Australia have continued to spread, with over 10 million acres burned and thousands of homes destroyed. (BBC News)
- Plastic Pollution in Oceans: A new study has found that plastic pollution in the world's oceans is worse than previously thought, with over 150 million tons of plastic waste in the sea. (The New York Times)
Sports
- FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: The FIFA World Cup qualifiers have taken place, with several teams qualifying for the tournament. (BBC Sport)
- Cricket World Cup: The Cricket World Cup has taken place, with England winning the tournament. (The Guardian)
- Tennis: The Australian Open has taken place, with Novak Djokovic winning the men's singles title. (The New York Times)
Entertainment
- Oscars 2020: The Oscars 2020 have taken place, with "Parasite" winning several awards, including Best Picture. (The Guardian)
- Grammy Awards: The Grammy Awards have taken place, with Billie Eilish winning several awards, including Best New Artist. (The New York Times)
- Music Festivals: Several music festivals have taken place, including Coachella and Glastonbury. (The Guardian)
These are just a few of the many international news stories that have taken place recently.