Major news around the world

Here are some of the major 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 and EU have agreed on a revised Brexit deal, which will allow the UK to leave the EU on October 31st. (Source: The Guardian)
• The US House of Representatives has voted to formalize the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump, making him the third US president to face impeachment proceedings. (Source: CNN)

Health

• The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo a global health emergency. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• The number of cases of COVID-19 has surpassed 100,000 worldwide, with the virus spreading to over 80 countries. (Source: The New York Times)
• A new study has found that the use of e-cigarettes has increased among teenagers in the US, leading to concerns about the risks of vaping. (Source: NPR)

Business

• The global economy has slowed down, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicting a 3.3% growth rate for 2020, down from 3.6% in 2019. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
• The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the third time this year, in an effort to boost the economy. (Source: CNBC)
• The UK's economy has contracted for the first time in seven years, due to the uncertainty surrounding Brexit. (Source: The Financial Times)

Environment

• The Amazon rainforest is burning at a record rate, with over 9,000 fires reported in the past week. (Source: The Washington Post)
• The global temperature has reached a record high, with the average temperature in July being 1.2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. (Source: The Guardian)
• The US has withdrawn from the Paris climate agreement, citing concerns about the economic impact of the accord. (Source: The New York Times)

Conflict

• The conflict in Syria has escalated, with reports of airstrikes and shelling in the city of Idlib. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• The US has launched airstrikes against Iranian-backed militia groups in Iraq and Syria, in response to rocket attacks on US military bases. (Source: CNN)
• The conflict in Yemen has continued to worsen, with reports of widespread famine and disease. (Source: The Guardian)

Sports

• The US Women's National Soccer Team has won the World Cup for the fourth time, defeating the Netherlands 2-0 in the final. (Source: ESPN)
• The NBA has suspended its season due to the COVID-19 outbreak, with the league's commissioner saying that the decision was made to protect the health and safety of players and staff. (Source: The New York Times)
• The Australian Open has been postponed due to the COVID-19 outbreak, with the tournament now set to take place in November. (Source: The Guardian)

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