Tbc current news

Here are some of the current news stories from around the world:

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. (Source: BBC)
• The UK and EU have agreed on a revised Brexit deal, which will allow for a transition period after the UK leaves the EU. (Source: The Guardian)
• The US House of Representatives has voted to formalize the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump, with Democrats accusing him of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. (Source: CNN)

Business

• The global economy is expected to slow down in 2020, with the International Monetary Fund predicting a growth rate of 3.3%, down from 3.6% in 2019. (Source: The New York Times)
• The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the third time this year, in an effort 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 Telegraph)

Health

• The World Health Organization has declared the outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo a global health emergency. (Source: The Guardian)
• 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: CNN)
• A new study has found that the use of e-cigarettes is linked to an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes. (Source: The New York Times)

Environment

• The Amazon rainforest is burning at a record rate, with over 9,000 fires reported in the past week. (Source: The Guardian)
• The UK has announced plans to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030, in an effort to reduce carbon emissions. (Source: The Telegraph)
• A new study has found that the world's oceans are absorbing more carbon dioxide than previously thought, which could have serious consequences for the environment. (Source: The New York Times)

Sports

• The US Open tennis tournament has been won by Bianca Andreescu, who defeated Serena Williams in the final. (Source: The Guardian)
• The NFL has announced that it will be suspending its season for a week, following the death of a player who collapsed on the field. (Source: CNN)
• The Australian cricket team has been banned from international cricket for two years, following a ball-tampering scandal. (Source: The Telegraph)

These are just a few of the current news stories from around the world.