Other news
Here are some other news stories from around the world:
Politics
- The United States and China have reached a trade deal, with China agreeing to increase its purchases of US goods and services. (BBC)
- The UK's Labour Party has announced plans to hold a second referendum on Brexit, if it wins the next general election. (The Guardian)
- The European Union has launched an investigation into Google's advertising practices, amid concerns over competition and consumer protection. (The Verge)
Business
- The world's largest oil company, Saudi Aramco, has gone public with an initial public offering (IPO) that raised $29.4 billion. (The New York Times)
- The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the third time this year, citing concerns over global economic growth. (CNBC)
- Amazon has announced plans to launch a new delivery service in the UK, which will allow customers to receive packages in as little as 30 minutes. (The Telegraph)
Technology
- A new species of ancient human has been discovered in the Philippines, which is believed to have lived around 50,000 years ago. (National Geographic)
- A team of scientists has developed a new type of solar panel that can generate electricity even in low-light conditions. (Science Magazine)
- Facebook has announced plans to launch a new cryptocurrency, called Libra, which will be backed by a reserve of traditional currencies. (The Wall Street Journal)
Health
- A new study has found that a common antibiotic can be used to treat a range of diseases, including tuberculosis and leprosy. (The Lancet)
- The World Health Organization has declared a global health emergency over the outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo. (Al Jazeera)
- A team of scientists has developed a new vaccine that can protect against a range of diseases, including HIV and malaria. (The Guardian)
Sports
- The US Open tennis tournament has been won by Bianca Andreescu, who defeated Serena Williams in the final. (ESPN)
- The English Premier League has been won by Manchester City, who finished the season with 98 points. (BBC Sport)
- The NBA playoffs have been won by the Toronto Raptors, who defeated the Golden State Warriors in the final. (The Athletic)
I hope you find these news stories interesting!