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Here are some of the latest world news updates:

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 until December 2020. (Source: The Guardian)
• The Democratic Party in the US has chosen Joe Biden as its presidential nominee, with a focus on defeating incumbent President Donald Trump in the November election. (Source: CNN)

Health

• The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the COVID-19 pandemic a global health emergency, with over 4.5 million confirmed cases worldwide. (Source: WHO)
• A new study has found that the COVID-19 virus can survive on surfaces for up to 28 days, highlighting the importance of proper hygiene and cleaning. (Source: The New York Times)
• Researchers have made a breakthrough in developing a vaccine against COVID-19, with several candidates in the final stages of testing. (Source: The Washington Post)

Environment

• The Amazon rainforest is experiencing its worst fires in decades, with over 9,000 square miles of land burned in the past month. (Source: The Guardian)
• The European Union has agreed to ban single-use plastics by 2021, in an effort to reduce pollution and protect the environment. (Source: The BBC)
• A new study has found that the world's oceans are absorbing more carbon dioxide than previously thought, which could have significant implications for global warming. (Source: The New York Times)

Business

• The global economy has experienced a significant slowdown, with many countries experiencing recession or near-recession conditions. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
• The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the third time this year, in an effort to stimulate economic growth. (Source: CNBC)
• The world's largest tech companies, including Apple and Amazon, have reported significant profits in their latest quarterly earnings reports. (Source: The Financial Times)

Sports

• The 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo have been postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: The New York Times)
• The US Women's National Soccer Team has won its fourth World Cup title, defeating the Netherlands 2-0 in the final. (Source: ESPN)
• The NBA has suspended its season indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with several teams experiencing outbreaks of the virus. (Source: The Athletic)

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