Latest news worldwide

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)

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 9,000, with over 200 deaths reported. (Source: CNN)
• Researchers have made a breakthrough in the development of a vaccine for the new coronavirus, with human trials expected to begin soon. (Source: The Washington Post)

Business

• The Dow Jones Industrial Average has fallen over 1,000 points, its biggest one-day drop since October 2018, amid concerns over the new coronavirus and global economic growth. (Source: CNBC)
• The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the third time this year, citing concerns over the global economy. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
• The European Central Bank has also cut interest rates, citing low inflation and economic uncertainty. (Source: Reuters)

Environment

• The Australian bushfire crisis has worsened, with over 3,000 homes destroyed and thousands of people evacuated. (Source: The Sydney Morning Herald)
• The United Nations has warned that the world is running out of time to address climate change, with just over a decade left to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. (Source: The Guardian)
• The European Union has agreed to ban single-use plastics, including straws, cutlery, and cotton buds, by 2021. (Source: The New York Times)

Sports

• The NFL has announced that the Kansas City Chiefs will play the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LIV on February 2. (Source: ESPN)
• The Australian Open has been disrupted by bushfires, with several players withdrawing from the tournament due to air quality concerns. (Source: The Sydney Morning Herald)
• The NBA has suspended its season indefinitely due to concerns over the spread of the new coronavirus. (Source: The New York Times)

Entertainment

• The Academy Awards have announced their nominees for the 92nd Oscars, with "The Irishman," "Joker," and "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" leading the pack. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
• The Grammy Awards have announced their nominees, with Billie Eilish, Lizzo, and Lil Nas X leading the pack. (Source: The New York Times)
• The music festival Coachella has been postponed until October due to concerns over the spread of the new coronavirus. (Source: Variety)

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