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Here are some of the latest news stories from around the world:
Politics
- The United States and China have reached a trade deal, with the US agreeing to reduce tariffs on Chinese goods and China agreeing to increase its purchases of US agricultural products. (BBC News)
- The UK's Supreme Court has ruled that Prime Minister Boris Johnson's decision to suspend Parliament was unlawful. (The Guardian)
- The European Union has agreed to extend the Brexit deadline to January 31, 2020, after the UK and EU reached a new deal. (The New York Times)
Business
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average has fallen over 1,000 points, its biggest one-day drop since August, amid concerns over the global economy and trade tensions. (CNBC)
- The world's largest oil company, Saudi Aramco, has gone public with an initial public offering (IPO) that raised $29.4 billion, the largest IPO in history. (The Wall Street Journal)
- The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the third time this year, citing concerns over the global economy and trade tensions. (The Financial Times)
Health
- The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the outbreak of a new coronavirus in China a global health emergency, with over 7,700 cases reported worldwide. (WHO)
- The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed the first case of the new coronavirus in the US, in Washington state. (CDC)
- Researchers have made a breakthrough in the development of a vaccine against the Ebola virus, with a new vaccine showing high levels of protection in clinical trials. (The Lancet)
Sports
- The US Women's National Soccer Team has won its fourth World Cup title, defeating the Netherlands 2-0 in the final. (ESPN)
- The New England Patriots have won their sixth Super Bowl title, defeating the Los Angeles Rams 13-3 in Super Bowl LIII. (NFL.com)
- The Australian Open has been won by Novak Djokovic, who defeated Rafael Nadal in the men's singles final. (Tennis.com)
Entertainment
- The 92nd Academy Awards have taken place, with "Parasite" winning four awards, including Best Picture and Best Director. (The Hollywood Reporter)
- The Grammy Awards have taken place, with Billie Eilish winning six awards, including Best New Artist and Record of the Year. (The Recording Academy)
- The new James Bond film, "No Time to Die", has been released, starring Daniel Craig as the iconic spy. (IMDB)
These are just a few of the latest news stories from around the world.