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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 News)
- The UK's Supreme Court has ruled that Prime Minister Boris Johnson's decision to suspend Parliament was unlawful. (The Guardian)
- The Democratic National Committee has announced the schedule for the 2020 presidential debates, with the first debate set to take place on June 26. (CNN)
Business
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average has fallen over 500 points, or 1.8%, amid concerns over the global economy and trade tensions. (CNBC)
- Boeing has announced a $4.9 billion settlement with the families of the 737 Max crash victims. (The New York Times)
- 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)
World News
- A magnitude 7.1 earthquake has struck the Philippines, killing at least 10 people and injuring hundreds. (Al Jazeera)
- The death toll from a landslide in Indonesia has risen to 30, with many more feared trapped. (The Jakarta Post)
- The United Nations has warned that the world is facing a "climate emergency" and must take immediate action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. (The Guardian)
Sports
- The New England Patriots have signed quarterback Tom Brady to a two-year contract extension. (ESPN)
- The Los Angeles Lakers have traded forward Anthony Davis to the New Orleans Pelicans. (The Athletic)
- The US Women's National Soccer Team has won the SheBelieves Cup, defeating England 2-1 in the final. (US Soccer)
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. (The Hollywood Reporter)
- The final season of the popular TV show "Game of Thrones" has been released on DVD and Blu-ray. (Entertainment Weekly)
- The music festival Coachella has announced its 2020 lineup, featuring headliners such as Rage Against the Machine and Travis Scott. (Rolling Stone)
These are just a few of the top news stories from around the world today.