Latest news across the globe

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. (Source: BBC)
• The UK's Supreme Court has ruled that Prime Minister Boris Johnson's decision to suspend Parliament was unlawful. (Source: 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. (Source: 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. (Source: CNBC)
• Amazon has announced plans to launch a new delivery service in the UK, which will allow customers to receive packages in as little as 30 minutes. (Source: The Telegraph)
• Tesla has reported a surprise profit in the third quarter, despite concerns over the company's financial health. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)

Health

• The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo a global health emergency. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• A new study has found that a common antibiotic can be used to treat a type of bacterial pneumonia that is resistant to multiple antibiotics. (Source: The Lancet)
• The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported a surge in cases of a mysterious respiratory illness that has been linked to vaping. (Source: CNN)

Entertainment

• The Academy Awards have announced the nominees for the 92nd Oscars, with "The Irishman," "Joker," and "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" leading the pack. (Source: Variety)
• The music streaming service Spotify has launched a new feature that allows users to create and share playlists with friends. (Source: The Verge)
• The popular video game "Fortnite" has been banned in China, amid concerns over its impact on children's mental health. (Source: The South China Morning Post)

Sports

• The New England Patriots have won Super Bowl LIII, defeating the Los Angeles Rams 13-3. (Source: ESPN)
• The Australian Open has been won by Novak Djokovic, who defeated Rafael Nadal in the men's singles final. (Source: The Guardian)
• The US Women's National Soccer Team has won the FIFA Women's World Cup, defeating the Netherlands 2-0 in the final. (Source: The New York Times)

Environment

• The Amazon rainforest has seen its worst fires in over a decade, with over 9,000 square miles of land burned. (Source: The Guardian)
• The European Union has agreed to ban single-use plastics, including straws, cutlery, and cotton buds. (Source: The BBC)
• The United States has announced plans to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement, citing concerns over the deal's impact on the economy. (Source: The New York Times)

These are just a few of the latest news stories from around the world.