News around the world today

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. (BBC)
• The UK's Supreme Court has ruled that Prime Minister Boris Johnson's decision to suspend Parliament was unlawful. (Al Jazeera)
• The European Union has agreed to extend the Brexit deadline to January 31, 2020, after the UK and EU reached a new deal. (The Guardian)

Business

• The Dow Jones Industrial Average has fallen over 500 points, or 1.8%, amid concerns over the global economy and trade tensions. (CNBC)
• The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the third time this year, citing a slowdown in the global economy. (The New York Times)
• The world's largest oil company, Saudi Aramco, has gone public with an initial public offering (IPO) that raised $29.4 billion. (Bloomberg)

Health

• The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a global health emergency over the outbreak of a new coronavirus in China, which has killed over 1,000 people. (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. (CNN)
• A new study has found that the use of e-cigarettes is linked to a higher risk of heart attacks, strokes, and other cardiovascular problems. (The Lancet)

Environment

• The Australian government has been criticized for its handling of the country's devastating bushfire crisis, with many accusing it of being slow to respond and inadequate in its efforts to combat the fires. (The Guardian)
• The European Union has agreed to ban single-use plastics, including straws, cutlery, and cotton buds, by 2021. (The Telegraph)
• A new report has found that the world's oceans are warming at a rate that is 40% faster than previously thought, with serious implications for marine life and the global climate. (Nature)

Sports

• The NFL has announced that it will play its first-ever regular-season game in London, with the Chicago Bears set to face the Oakland Raiders at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. (ESPN)
• The US Women's National Soccer Team has won its third World Cup title, defeating the Netherlands 2-0 in the final. (The New York Times)
• The Australian Open has been postponed due to the country's bushfire crisis, with the tournament now set to take place in February. (The Guardian)

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