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Here are some of the latest 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)
Business
- The global economy is expected to contract by 3.3% in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the International Monetary Fund. (Source: Reuters)
- The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates to near zero to help stimulate the economy. (Source: The New York Times)
- The world's largest oil company, Saudi Aramco, has gone public with an initial public offering (IPO) that raised $29.4 billion. (Source: Bloomberg)
Health
- The number of COVID-19 cases worldwide has surpassed 60 million, with over 1 million deaths reported. (Source: World Health Organization)
- A new study has found that the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech is 95% effective in preventing severe illness. (Source: The Lancet)
- The World Health Organization has declared that the COVID-19 pandemic is a global health emergency. (Source: WHO)
Technology
- The European Union has approved the use of Huawei's 5G technology in its member states. (Source: The Verge)
- The US government has banned the use of TikTok on government devices due to security concerns. (Source: The Hill)
- The world's largest social media platform, Facebook, has announced a new feature that allows users to share their COVID-19 vaccination status. (Source: Facebook)
Sports
- The 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo have been postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: NBC Sports)
- The NFL has announced that it will play its 2020 season with reduced attendance and increased safety measures. (Source: ESPN)
- The NBA has suspended its season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: ESPN)
These are just a few of the latest news stories from around the world. Stay safe and stay informed!