News update worldwide
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)
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 new 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 new 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 new coronavirus and global economic growth. (Source: CNBC)
- The European Central Bank has cut interest rates to a record low to boost the economy. (Source: Reuters)
- The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the third time this year to support the economy. (Source: AP)
Environment
- The Australian bushfire crisis has worsened, with over 3,000 homes destroyed and thousands of people evacuated. (Source: ABC News)
- The European Union has agreed to a new climate law, setting a target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 55% 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: CNN)
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 bushfire crisis, with the tournament now set to take place in late March. (Source: BBC)
- The US Women's National Soccer Team has won the SheBelieves Cup, defeating England 2-1 in the final. (Source: ESPN)
Entertainment
- The Academy Awards have announced the nominees for the 92nd Oscars, with "The Irishman," "Joker," and "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" leading the pack. (Source: Variety)
- The Grammy Awards have announced the nominees for the 62nd Grammys, with Billie Eilish, Lizzo, and Lil Nas X leading the pack. (Source: Billboard)
- The new James Bond film, "No Time to Die," has been delayed until April 2020 due to production issues. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
These are just a few of the top news stories from around the world. Stay tuned for more updates!