Latest news stories
Here are some of the latest news stories from around the world:
Politics
- The United States and China have reached a trade deal, with China agreeing to increase its purchases of US goods and services. (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 Democratic Party in the United States has officially nominated Joe Biden as its candidate for the 2020 presidential election. (Source: CNN)
Health
- The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the outbreak of the new coronavirus in China a global health emergency. (Source: WHO)
- A new study has found that the use of face masks can reduce the transmission of the flu by up to 50%. (Source: The New York Times)
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported a surge in cases of measles in the United States, with over 1,000 cases reported so far this year. (Source: CDC)
Business
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average has fallen by over 1,000 points in a single day, amid concerns about the global economy. (Source: CNBC)
- The European Union has imposed sanctions on several Russian individuals and entities in response to the poisoning of a former Russian spy. (Source: Reuters)
- The tech company, WeWork, has announced that it is delaying its initial public offering (IPO) due to concerns about its financial performance. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
Entertainment
- The Academy Awards have announced the nominees for the 92nd Oscars, with films such as "The Irishman" and "Joker" receiving multiple nominations. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
- The music streaming service, Spotify, has announced that it is launching a new feature that will allow users to create their own playlists based on their mood. (Source: The Verge)
- The actor, Harrison Ford, has been injured in a plane crash in California. (Source: CNN)
Sports
- The NFL has announced that it is suspending its season due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: ESPN)
- The tennis player, Novak Djokovic, has won the Australian Open for the eighth time. (Source: The Guardian)
- The boxer, Canelo Alvarez, has announced that he is retiring from the sport due to a shoulder injury. (Source: ESPN)
These are just a few of the latest news stories from around the world.