Sa current news
Here are some current 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. (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 Democratic Party in the United States has officially nominated Joe Biden as its candidate for the 2020 presidential election. (Source: CNN)
Health
- The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the outbreak of the new coronavirus in China a global health emergency. (Source: WHO)
- The number of cases of the new coronavirus has surpassed 40,000 worldwide, with over 900 deaths reported. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- Researchers have made a breakthrough in the development of a vaccine for the new coronavirus, with human trials expected to begin soon. (Source: The New York Times)
Business
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average has fallen by over 1,000 points in a single day, amid concerns about the impact of the new coronavirus on the global economy. (Source: CNBC)
- The European Union has agreed to a new trade deal with Canada, which will eliminate tariffs on most goods traded between the two countries. (Source: Reuters)
- The world's largest tech companies, including Apple and Amazon, have announced significant layoffs in response to the economic downturn caused by the new coronavirus. (Source: Bloomberg)
Sports
- The 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo have been postponed to 2021 due to the ongoing pandemic. (Source: The Japan Times)
- The NFL has announced that it will play its 2020 season without fans in attendance, due to concerns about the spread of the new coronavirus. (Source: ESPN)
- The NBA has suspended its season indefinitely due to the spread of the new coronavirus among its players. (Source: The New York Times)
Environment
- The Australian bushfires have burned over 10 million hectares of land, with the country's Prime Minister declaring a national emergency. (Source: The Guardian)
- The European Union has agreed to a new climate change agreement, which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030. (Source: The New York Times)
- The world's largest ice shelf has collapsed, with scientists warning that it could have significant implications for global sea levels. (Source: The Guardian)
These are just a few of the current news stories from around the world.