Sky international news

Here are some recent international 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 News)
• The European Union has launched a new strategy to combat climate change, with a focus on reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainable development. (The Guardian)
• The United Kingdom has announced plans to hold a general election on December 12, in a bid to break the deadlock over Brexit. (The New York Times)

Business

• The global economy has slowed down, with the World Bank predicting a 2.5% growth rate for 2020. (The Wall Street Journal)
• The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the third time this year, in an effort to boost the economy. (CNBC)
• The European Central Bank has announced a new stimulus package, including a cut in interest rates and a boost to quantitative easing. (Financial Times)

Health

• The World Health Organization has declared a global health emergency over the outbreak of a new coronavirus in China. (Al Jazeera)
• The United States has reported its first case of the new coronavirus, in a person who had recently traveled to China. (The Washington Post)
• The European Union has launched a new initiative to combat antimicrobial resistance, with a focus on reducing the use of antibiotics in agriculture. (The Guardian)

Environment

• The United Nations has warned that the world is running out of time to address the climate crisis, with just 10 years left to take action. (The Independent)
• The European Union has set a new target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030. (The New York Times)
• The United States has announced plans to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement, citing concerns over the agreement's impact on the economy. (The Washington Post)

Conflict

• The conflict in Syria has escalated, with reports of renewed fighting between government forces and rebel groups. (Al Jazeera)
• The United States has launched airstrikes against Iranian-backed militia groups in Iraq and Syria. (The New York Times)
• The European Union has imposed sanctions on several individuals and entities in response to the conflict in Ukraine. (The Guardian)

These are just a few examples of the many international news stories that are happening around the world.