Recent world news

Here are some recent world news stories:

Politics

• The United States and China have reached a trade deal, with China agreeing to increase its purchases of US goods and services by $200 billion over the next two years. (Source: BBC)
• The UK and EU have agreed on a revised Brexit deal, which will allow for a transition period to avoid a no-deal Brexit. (Source: The Guardian)
• The Democratic Party in the US has launched an impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump, following allegations that he pressured Ukraine to investigate his political rival. (Source: CNN)

Health

• The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo a global health emergency. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• A new study has found that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused a significant increase in mental health problems worldwide. (Source: The Lancet)
• The US has reported its first case of a mysterious respiratory illness, known as vaping-related lung injury, which has killed over 60 people in the country. (Source: NBC News)

Environment

• The UN has warned that the world is running out of time to address climate change, with just 10 years left to take action to limit global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. (Source: The Guardian)
• A new study has found that the Amazon rainforest is losing its ability to absorb carbon dioxide, which could have devastating consequences for the global climate. (Source: Science Magazine)
• The US has announced plans to withdraw from the Paris Agreement on climate change, citing concerns over the agreement's impact on the US economy. (Source: The New York Times)

Business

• The global economy has experienced its worst quarter since the 2008 financial crisis, with many countries experiencing recession. (Source: The Financial Times)
• The US has imposed new tariffs on Chinese goods, in response to China's failure to meet US demands on trade. (Source: Bloomberg)
• The UK has announced plans to increase its minimum wage to £10.50 per hour, in an effort to boost the economy and reduce poverty. (Source: The Telegraph)

Conflict

• The conflict in Syria has escalated, with reports of airstrikes and shelling in several parts of the country. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• The US has launched airstrikes against Iranian-backed militia groups in Iraq and Syria, in response to attacks on US troops. (Source: CNN)
• The conflict in Yemen has continued to worsen, with reports of widespread famine and disease. (Source: The Guardian)

These are just a few of the recent world news stories. If you'd like to know more about a specific topic or event, feel free to ask!