Mata today news
Here are some of the top news stories from around the world today:
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 Democratic National Committee has announced the schedule for the 2020 US presidential debates, with the first debate set to take place on September 12. (Source: CNN)
Business
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average has fallen over 500 points, or 1.8%, amid concerns over the global economy and trade tensions. (Source: CNBC)
- Amazon has announced plans to launch a new delivery service in the UK, which will allow customers to receive packages on the same day they are ordered. (Source: The Telegraph)
- Tesla has reported a surprise profit in the second quarter, despite concerns over the company's financial health. (Source: Bloomberg)
Health
- The World Health Organization has declared a global outbreak of monkeypox, a rare viral disease that has been reported in several countries. (Source: The New York Times)
- A new study has found that a common antibiotic can be used to treat a type of bacterial infection that is resistant to many antibiotics. (Source: Science Magazine)
- The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported a surge in cases of a mosquito-borne illness called Eastern equine encephalitis. (Source: CNN)
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 New England Patriots have signed quarterback Cam Newton to a one-year contract, ending their search for a new starter. (Source: NFL.com)
- The Los Angeles Lakers have signed forward Anthony Davis to a five-year contract extension, worth up to $190 million. (Source: ESPN)
Entertainment
- The 2020 Academy Awards have been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with a new date set for April 25, 2021. (Source: Variety)
- The TV show "The Office" has been renewed for a ninth season, with a new cast of characters and a new setting. (Source: Entertainment Weekly)
- The music festival Coachella has been postponed until October, due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: Billboard)
These are just a few of the top news stories from around the world today.