Latest global news

Here are some of the latest global news stories:

Politics

• The United States and China have reached a trade deal, with China agreeing to increase its purchases of US goods and services by $200 billion over the next two years. (Source: BBC)
• The European Union has approved a new budget and a seven-year plan for the bloc, despite opposition from some member states. (Source: The New York Times)
• The United Kingdom and the European Union have agreed on a new Brexit deal, which will allow for a transition period after the UK leaves the EU. (Source: The Guardian)

Economy

• The global economy is expected to grow at a slower pace in 2020, due to trade tensions and a decline in global trade. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
• The International Monetary Fund has cut its forecast for global economic growth in 2020, citing trade tensions and a decline in global trade. (Source: Reuters)
• The United States has imposed new tariffs on Chinese goods, in response to China's failure to meet US demands on trade. (Source: CNN)

Health

• The World Health Organization has declared a global health emergency over the outbreak of a new coronavirus in China. (Source: The New York Times)
• The number of cases of the new coronavirus has surpassed 40,000, with over 900 deaths reported. (Source: BBC)
• The United States has evacuated its citizens from Wuhan, China, due to the outbreak of the new coronavirus. (Source: CNN)

Environment

• The United States has withdrawn from the Paris climate agreement, citing concerns over the agreement's impact on the US economy. (Source: The New York Times)
• The European Union has set a goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2050, in an effort to combat climate change. (Source: The Guardian)
• The World Wildlife Fund has released a report warning that the world is facing a "biodiversity crisis," with many species facing extinction due to human activities. (Source: The Washington Post)

Conflict

• The United States has launched airstrikes against Iranian-backed militia groups in Iraq and Syria, in response to attacks on US troops. (Source: The New York Times)
• The conflict in Yemen has escalated, with reports of airstrikes and ground battles between government forces and Houthi rebels. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• The United Nations has called for an end to the conflict in Libya, where fighting has intensified between rival factions. (Source: Reuters)

Technology

• The United States has imposed new restrictions on the use of Huawei technology in the country, citing national security concerns. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
• The European Union has approved a new data protection regulation, which will give citizens more control over their personal data. (Source: The Guardian)
• The United States has launched a new satellite into space, which will provide global internet connectivity. (Source: CNN)

These are just a few of the latest global news stories.