News around the globe
Here's a summary of some of the top 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's Supreme Court has ruled that Prime Minister Boris Johnson's decision to suspend Parliament was unlawful. (Source: The Guardian)
- The European Union has agreed to extend the Brexit deadline to January 31, 2020, after the UK and EU reached a new deal. (Source: CNN)
Business
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average has fallen over 1,000 points, its biggest one-day drop since August, amid concerns over the global economy and trade tensions. (Source: CNBC)
- The world's largest oil company, Saudi Aramco, has gone public with an initial public offering (IPO) that raised $29.4 billion, the largest IPO in history. (Source: Bloomberg)
- The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the third time this year, citing concerns over the global economy and trade tensions. (Source: The New York Times)
Health
- The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the outbreak of a new coronavirus in China a global health emergency, with over 7,700 cases reported worldwide. (Source: WHO)
- The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed the first case of the new coronavirus in the US, in Washington state. (Source: CDC)
- Researchers have made a breakthrough in the development of a vaccine against the Ebola virus, with a new vaccine showing 100% efficacy in a clinical trial. (Source: The Lancet)
Environment
- The Australian government has been criticized for its handling of the country's bushfire crisis, with thousands of homes destroyed and millions of acres of land burned. (Source: The Sydney Morning Herald)
- The European Union has agreed to ban single-use plastics, including straws, cutlery, and cotton buds, in an effort to reduce waste and protect the environment. (Source: The Guardian)
- The United Nations has warned that the world is running out of time to address the climate crisis, with the next decade crucial in preventing catastrophic damage. (Source: UN News)
Sports
- 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 New England Patriots have won their sixth Super Bowl title, defeating the Los Angeles Rams 13-3 in the NFL championship game. (Source: CBS Sports)
- The Australian Open has been won by Novak Djokovic, who defeated Dominic Thiem in the men's singles final. (Source: The Australian)
Entertainment
- The 92nd Academy Awards have taken place, with "Parasite" winning four awards, including Best Picture and Best Director. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
- The Grammy Awards have been held, with Billie Eilish winning six awards, including Best New Artist and Record of the Year. (Source: Rolling Stone)
- The new James Bond film, "No Time to Die", has been released, with Daniel Craig starring as the iconic spy. (Source: The Guardian)
These are just a few of the top news stories from around the world. I hope this helps you stay up-to-date on current events!