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Here are some of the top news stories from around the world for Sunday:
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. (BBC News)
- The UK's Labour Party has announced that it will back a second Brexit referendum, in a move that could potentially block a no-deal Brexit. (The Guardian)
- The Israeli government has approved a plan to annex parts of the West Bank, a move that has been widely condemned by the international community. (Al Jazeera)
Business
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 29,000 for the first time, driven by strong earnings reports from major companies. (CNBC)
- The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the third time this year, in a move aimed at supporting the economy. (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. (Bloomberg)
Entertainment
- The 92nd Academy Awards took place on Sunday, with "Parasite" winning four awards, including Best Picture and Best Director. (The Hollywood Reporter)
- The Grammy Awards were held on Sunday, with Billie Eilish winning six awards, including Best New Artist and Record of the Year. (Rolling Stone)
- The final episode of the popular TV show "Game of Thrones" aired on Sunday, with a record-breaking 13.6 million viewers tuning in. (Entertainment Weekly)
Sports
- The Kansas City Chiefs won Super Bowl LIV on Sunday, defeating the San Francisco 49ers 31-20. (ESPN)
- The New England Patriots have signed quarterback Tom Brady to a one-year contract extension, keeping him with the team through the 2022 season. (NFL.com)
- The Australian Open tennis tournament has been won by Novak Djokovic, who defeated Dominic Thiem in the men's singles final. (The Guardian)
Health
- The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the outbreak of the new coronavirus in China a global health emergency. (WHO)
- The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed the first case of the new coronavirus in the United States. (CDC)
- A new study has found that a common antibiotic can be used to treat a type of bacterial infection that is resistant to many antibiotics. (The Lancet)
These are just a few of the top news stories from around the world for Sunday.