Last weeks recap news around the world

Here's a recap of some of the major news stories from around the world last week:

Politics

• The United States and China agreed to a "Phase One" trade deal, which includes China increasing its purchases of US agricultural products and the US delaying some tariffs. (Source: BBC)
• The UK's Supreme Court ruled that Prime Minister Boris Johnson's decision to suspend Parliament was unlawful, dealing a blow to his Brexit plans. (Source: The Guardian)
• The Democratic Party in the US held its sixth primary debate, with candidates such as Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders, and Elizabeth Warren vying for the nomination. (Source: CNN)

Business

• The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by over 1,000 points on Monday, its biggest one-day drop since October, amid concerns over the global economy and the US-China trade war. (Source: CNBC)
• The European Central Bank cut interest rates to a record low and launched a new stimulus package to boost the eurozone economy. (Source: Reuters)
• WeWork, a co-working space company, delayed its initial public offering (IPO) due to concerns over its financial health and corporate governance. (Source: The New York Times)

Health

• The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak of a new coronavirus in China a global health emergency, with cases reported in over 20 countries. (Source: WHO)
• The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported a surge in cases of vaping-related lung injuries, with over 2,000 cases and 52 deaths reported. (Source: CDC)
• Researchers announced a breakthrough in the development of a vaccine against the Ebola virus, which has been used to treat patients in the Democratic Republic of Congo. (Source: The Lancet)

Environment

• The Australian government faced criticism for its handling of the country's devastating bushfire crisis, with thousands of homes destroyed and millions of acres of land burned. (Source: The Sydney Morning Herald)
• The European Union agreed to a new climate law, which sets a target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030. (Source: EurActiv)
• The United Nations warned that the world is running out of time to address the climate crisis, with just over a decade left to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. (Source: UN News)

Sports

• The Kansas City Chiefs won Super Bowl LIV, defeating the San Francisco 49ers 31-20 in a thrilling game. (Source: ESPN)
• The Australian Open tennis tournament was marred by controversy, with several high-profile players, including Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams, involved in disputes over umpiring decisions. (Source: The Guardian)
• The NFL announced that it would be moving the 2021 Super Bowl to Tampa, Florida, due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: NFL.com)

These are just a few of the major news stories from around the world last week.