Latest news update

Here are some of the latest news updates 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 by $200 billion over the next two years. (Source: BBC)
• The UK and EU have agreed on a revised Brexit deal, which will allow for a transition period to avoid a no-deal Brexit. (Source: The Guardian)
• The Democratic Party in the US has chosen Joe Biden as its presidential nominee, with the party's convention set to take place in August. (Source: CNN)

Business

• The global economy has slowed down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the World Bank predicting a 3.3% growth rate for 2020. (Source: The New York Times)
• The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates to near zero to stimulate the economy. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
• The tech giant, Google, has announced a new streaming service, YouTube Premium, which will offer ad-free videos and exclusive content. (Source: The Verge)

Health

• The COVID-19 pandemic has spread to over 200 countries and territories, with over 18 million confirmed cases and over 700,000 deaths. (Source: World Health Organization)
• A new study has found that the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech is 90% effective in preventing severe illness. (Source: The Lancet)
• The World Health Organization has declared the COVID-19 pandemic a global health emergency. (Source: WHO)

Sports

• The NBA has suspended its season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: ESPN)
• The UEFA Champions League has been postponed due to the pandemic. (Source: BBC Sport)
• The US Open tennis tournament has been cancelled due to the pandemic. (Source: The New York Times)

Entertainment

• The new James Bond film, "No Time to Die", has been delayed due to the pandemic. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
• The TV show, "The Walking Dead", has been renewed for a 11th season. (Source: Entertainment Weekly)
• The music festival, Coachella, has been postponed to October due to the pandemic. (Source: The Los Angeles Times)

These are just a few of the latest news updates from around the world. Stay safe and stay informed!