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Here are some current news updates from around the world:
Politics
- The United States and China have reached a trade deal, with China agreeing to increase its purchases of US goods and services. (Source: BBC)
- The UK and EU have agreed on a revised Brexit deal, with the UK set to leave the EU on January 31. (Source: The Guardian)
- The Democratic Party in the US has launched an impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump, following allegations of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. (Source: CNN)
Business
- The global economy is expected to slow down in 2020, with the International Monetary Fund predicting a 3.3% growth rate. (Source: The New York Times)
- The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the third time this year, in an effort to boost the economy. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
- The world's largest tech companies, including Apple and Amazon, have seen their stock prices fall due to concerns over the global economy and trade tensions. (Source: CNBC)
Health
- The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a global health emergency over the outbreak of a new coronavirus in China. (Source: WHO)
- The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed cases of the coronavirus in the US, with the first case reported in Washington state. (Source: CDC)
- Researchers have made a breakthrough in the development of a vaccine against the Ebola virus, with the vaccine showing 100% efficacy in a clinical trial. (Source: The Lancet)
Environment
- The Australian bushfires have burned over 10 million hectares of land, with the country experiencing its worst fire season on record. (Source: The Sydney Morning Herald)
- The European Union has set a target of becoming carbon neutral by 2050, in an effort to combat climate change. (Source: The Guardian)
- The United States has withdrawn from the Paris Agreement on climate change, with President Trump citing concerns over the agreement's impact on the US economy. (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 postponed due to the bushfires, with the tournament set to take place in March. (Source: The Australian)
- The NBA has suspended its season indefinitely due to concerns over the spread of the coronavirus. (Source: ESPN)
These are just a few of the current news updates from around the world.