News happening around the world

Here are some of the latest news stories happening 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)

Health

• The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the outbreak of a new coronavirus in China a global health emergency. (Source: WHO)
• The number of cases of the Wuhan coronavirus has surpassed 7,700, with over 170 deaths reported. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed the first case of the Wuhan coronavirus in the US. (Source: CDC)

Business

• The Dow Jones Industrial Average has fallen over 1,000 points, its biggest one-day drop since October 2018, amid concerns over the Wuhan coronavirus and the US-China trade deal. (Source: CNBC)
• The European Central Bank has cut interest rates to a record low to boost the economy. (Source: Reuters)
• The UK's economy has contracted by 0.3% in the fourth quarter of 2019, its worst performance since 2012. (Source: The Telegraph)

Environment

• The Australian bushfire crisis has worsened, with over 3,000 homes destroyed and thousands of people evacuated. (Source: ABC News)
• The UK has announced plans to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030. (Source: The Guardian)
• The US has announced plans to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement, citing concerns over the agreement's impact on the US economy. (Source: The New York Times)

Sports

• The Australian Open has been postponed due to the bushfire crisis, with the tournament now set to take place in late February. (Source: ESPN)
• The NFL has announced that the Kansas City Chiefs will play the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LIV. (Source: NFL.com)
• The Australian cricket team has been banned from international cricket for 12 months due to a ball-tampering scandal. (Source: ESPNcricinfo)

Entertainment

• The Academy Awards have announced their nominees for the 92nd Oscars, with "The Irishman," "Joker," and "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" leading the pack. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
• The Grammy Awards have announced their nominees for the 62nd Grammys, with Billie Eilish, Lizzo, and Lil Nas X leading the pack. (Source: The Recording Academy)
• The UK's National Theatre has announced that it will be staging a production of "Hamilton" in London's West End. (Source: The Guardian)

These are just a few of the latest news stories happening around the world. Stay informed and stay safe!