Latest news update worldwide
Here are some of the latest news updates 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 and EU have agreed on a revised Brexit deal, with the UK set to leave the EU on January 31. (Source: The Guardian)
- The Democratic Party in the US has launched an impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump, following allegations that he pressured Ukraine to investigate his political rival. (Source: CNN)
Health
- The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the outbreak of a new coronavirus in China a global health emergency. (Source: WHO)
- The number of cases of the new coronavirus has surpassed 7,700, with over 170 deaths reported. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- Researchers have made a breakthrough in the development of a vaccine for the Ebola virus, with a new vaccine showing high levels of protection in clinical trials. (Source: The New York Times)
Business
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average has fallen by over 1,000 points, amid concerns over the spread of the new coronavirus and its impact on the global economy. (Source: CNBC)
- The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates by 0.5% in an effort to boost the economy. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
- The European Central Bank has also cut interest rates, in an effort to stimulate economic growth. (Source: Reuters)
Environment
- The Australian bushfire crisis has worsened, with over 3,000 homes destroyed and thousands of people forced to flee. (Source: The Sydney Morning Herald)
- The UK has announced plans to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030, in an effort to reduce carbon emissions. (Source: The Telegraph)
- The US has announced plans to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement, citing concerns over the agreement's impact on the US economy. (Source: The Washington Post)
Sports
- The Australian Open tennis tournament has been postponed due to the bushfire crisis, with the tournament set to take place in February. (Source: The Australian)
- The NFL has announced that the Super Bowl will be played on February 2, with the Kansas City Chiefs set to face the San Francisco 49ers. (Source: ESPN)
- The English Premier League has announced that the season will resume on February 1, following a winter break. (Source: The Guardian)
Entertainment
- The Academy Awards have announced their nominees for the 92nd Oscars, with "The Irishman" and "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" leading the pack. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
- The Grammy Awards have announced their nominees for the 63rd ceremony, with Billie Eilish and Lizzo leading the pack. (Source: The Recording Academy)
- The new James Bond film, "No Time to Die", has been delayed until April 2020, due to the bushfire crisis in Australia. (Source: The Guardian)
These are just a few of the latest news updates from around the world. Stay tuned for more updates as they become available!