The daily star international news
Here are some of the latest international news stories from The Daily Star:
Breaking News
- UK and EU reach Brexit deal: The UK and EU have reached a last-minute deal on Brexit, just hours before the deadline. The agreement will see the UK leave the EU on January 31, with a transition period until December 31, 2020. (Source: BBC News)
- Iran admits shooting down Ukrainian plane: Iran has admitted that it accidentally shot down a Ukrainian passenger plane, killing all 176 people on board. The plane was mistaken for a military target. (Source: CNN)
- US and China sign trade deal: The US and China have signed a trade deal, which will see China increase its purchases of US goods and services. The deal is seen as a major step towards ending the trade war between the two countries. (Source: The New York Times)
World News
- Australia bushfires: Death toll rises to 33: The death toll from the devastating bushfires in Australia has risen to 33, with many more people still missing. The fires have also destroyed thousands of homes and burned millions of acres of land. (Source: The Guardian)
- NATO leaders meet in London: Leaders from the 30 NATO member countries have met in London to discuss issues such as terrorism, cybersecurity, and the rise of China. The meeting was seen as a major test of the alliance's unity. (Source: The Telegraph)
- India and Pakistan exchange gunfire: India and Pakistan have exchanged gunfire across the border in Kashmir, in the latest escalation of tensions between the two countries. The fighting has left several people dead and many more injured. (Source: Al Jazeera)
Business News
- Global economy grows at slowest pace in three years: The global economy grew at its slowest pace in three years in 2019, according to the International Monetary Fund. The IMF has warned that the global economy is facing a major slowdown. (Source: The Financial Times)
- Amazon to create 10,000 new jobs in the UK: Amazon has announced that it will create 10,000 new jobs in the UK over the next three years. The jobs will be in areas such as customer service, logistics, and technology. (Source: The Independent)
- Facebook to launch digital currency: Facebook has announced that it will launch a digital currency called Libra, which will allow users to make transactions online. The currency will be backed by a reserve of traditional currencies. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
Sports News
- Liverpool win Premier League title: Liverpool have won the Premier League title for the first time in 30 years, after Manchester City lost to Chelsea. The Reds have won 18 of their 19 league games this season. (Source: The Mirror)
- Tiger Woods wins Masters Tournament: Tiger Woods has won the Masters Tournament for the fifth time, 14 years after his last major victory. Woods, 43, has overcome numerous injuries and personal scandals to achieve the win. (Source: The Guardian)
- US Open tennis tournament begins: The US Open tennis tournament has begun in New York, with top players such as Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic competing for the title. (Source: The New York Times)