Prime time news
Here are some of the top stories from around the world, in no particular order:
Breaking News
- 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 News)
- A powerful earthquake has struck the Philippines, killing at least 10 people and injuring many more. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- The European Union has agreed to extend the Brexit deadline to January 31, 2020, giving the UK more time to negotiate a withdrawal agreement. (Source: The Guardian)
Politics
- The US House of Representatives has voted to formalize the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump, paving the way for a possible vote on articles of impeachment. (Source: CNN)
- The UK's Labour Party has announced that it will back a second Brexit referendum, in a bid to stop the country leaving the EU without a deal. (Source: The Telegraph)
- The Australian government has been criticized for its handling of a bushfire crisis, with thousands of people forced to evacuate and many more affected by the fires. (Source: The Sydney Morning Herald)
Business
- The world's largest tech companies, including Apple and Amazon, have been accused of using tax havens to avoid paying billions of dollars in taxes. (Source: The New York Times)
- The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the third time this year, in a bid to boost the economy. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
- The UK's high street is facing a crisis, with many retailers going out of business and thousands of jobs being lost. (Source: The Independent)
Entertainment
- The latest season of the popular TV show "Game of Thrones" has been criticized for its handling of female characters, with many fans calling for a boycott. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
- The music industry has been rocked by the news that Taylor Swift's master recordings have been sold to a new company, with many fans expressing outrage. (Source: Rolling Stone)
- The world of sports has been shocked by the news that a former NFL player has been charged with murder, in a case that has sparked widespread outrage. (Source: ESPN)
Sports
- The US Open tennis tournament has been won by a 19-year-old American player, in a thrilling final that went to five sets. (Source: The New York Times)
- The NFL season has come to an end, with the Kansas City Chiefs winning the Super Bowl. (Source: ESPN)
- The Australian Open tennis tournament has been won by a 22-year-old Australian player, in a thrilling final that went to three sets. (Source: The Sydney Morning Herald)
These are just a few of the top stories from around the world. I hope you find them interesting and informative!