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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 Democratic Party in the US has released its platform for the 2020 presidential election, which includes proposals on healthcare, climate change, and economic inequality. (The New York Times)

Business

• The global economy is expected to slow down in the coming years, with the International Monetary Fund predicting a 3.3% growth rate in 2020, down from 3.6% in 2019. (The Guardian)
• The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the third time this year, citing concerns about the global economy. (CNBC)
• 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 the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo a global health emergency. (The Washington Post)
• A new study has found that the use of e-cigarettes is linked to an increased risk of heart attacks, strokes, and other cardiovascular problems. (The New York Times)
• The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported a record number of cases of measles in the country, with over 1,200 cases reported so far this year. (CNN)

Entertainment

• The 92nd Academy Awards took place last night, with "Parasite" winning four awards, including Best Picture and Best Director. (The Hollywood Reporter)
• The music streaming service Spotify has launched a new feature that allows users to create and share playlists with friends. (The Verge)
• The popular video game "Fortnite" has been banned in China, citing concerns about the game's impact on young people. (The Guardian)

Sports

• The US Women's National Soccer Team has won its fourth World Cup title, defeating the Netherlands 2-0 in the final. (ESPN)
• The NBA has suspended its season indefinitely due to the COVID-19 outbreak. (The Athletic)
• The Australian Open has been postponed due to the bushfires in Australia. (The Sydney Morning Herald)

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