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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. (BBC)
• The UK's Supreme Court has ruled that Prime Minister Boris Johnson's decision to suspend Parliament was unlawful. (Al Jazeera)
• The European Union has agreed to extend the Brexit deadline to January 31, 2020, after the UK and EU reached a new deal. (The Guardian)

Health

• The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the outbreak of a new coronavirus in China a global health emergency. (WHO)
• The number of cases of the new coronavirus has surpassed 7,700, with over 170 deaths reported in China. (CNN)
• 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. (The Lancet)

Business

• The Dow Jones Industrial Average has fallen over 1,000 points, or 3.5%, amid concerns over the spread of the new coronavirus and its impact on the global economy. (CNBC)
• The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point, citing concerns over the global economy. (The New York Times)
• The European Central Bank has also cut interest rates, citing concerns over the economic outlook. (Reuters)

Sports

• The Australian Open has been postponed due to the spread of the new coronavirus in Australia. (The Guardian)
• The NFL has announced that it will be moving its 2021 draft to a virtual event due to concerns over the spread of the new coronavirus. (ESPN)
• The NBA has suspended its season indefinitely due to the spread of the new coronavirus. (The New York Times)

Entertainment

• The Academy Awards have announced that the ceremony will be held on February 9, 2020, with the nominees to be announced on January 13. (The Hollywood Reporter)
• The Grammy Awards have announced that the ceremony will be held on January 26, 2020, with the nominees to be announced on November 20. (The Recording Academy)
• The new James Bond film, "No Time to Die," has been delayed until April 2020 due to the spread of the new coronavirus. (The Guardian)

Weather

• A powerful storm system is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds to the southeastern United States, with flash flooding possible in some areas. (The Weather Channel)
• A severe weather outbreak is expected in the Midwest and South, with tornadoes and damaging winds possible. (AccuWeather)
• A heatwave is expected to hit Australia, with temperatures expected to reach over 40°C (104°F) in some areas. (The Guardian)

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