Today news update in english
Here are some of the top news stories from around the world, updated in English:
International
- COVID-19: Global cases surpass 200 million: The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide has surpassed 200 million, with over 4.3 million deaths.
- US and China agree to phase one trade deal: The United States and China have agreed to a phase one trade deal, which includes China's commitment to increase its purchases of US goods and services.
- Iran's nuclear program: International inspectors detect uranium particles: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has detected uranium particles at an Iranian nuclear site, sparking concerns over Iran's nuclear program.
Politics
- US Presidential Election: Trump and Biden face off in final debate: The final presidential debate between incumbent President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden took place last night, with both candidates making their cases to voters.
- UK's Boris Johnson faces criticism over COVID-19 response: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has faced criticism over the UK's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, with opposition parties calling for his resignation.
- France's Emmanuel Macron announces new COVID-19 measures: French President Emmanuel Macron has announced new measures to combat the spread of COVID-19, including a nationwide curfew and restrictions on gatherings.
Business
- Stock markets surge as vaccine hopes boost investor confidence: Global stock markets surged yesterday as investors became more optimistic about the prospects of a COVID-19 vaccine.
- Amazon to create 10,000 new jobs in the UK: Online retail giant Amazon has announced plans to create 10,000 new jobs in the UK over the next year.
- Tesla's Elon Musk becomes world's richest person: Tesla CEO Elon Musk has become the world's richest person, surpassing Jeff Bezos, according to Forbes' real-time billionaire index.
Sports
- Tennis: Novak Djokovic wins US Open title: Novak Djokovic has won the US Open tennis title, defeating Daniil Medvedev in the final.
- Football: Manchester City wins Premier League title: Manchester City has won the Premier League title, securing their third title in four years.
- Cricket: India wins Test series against Australia: India has won the Test series against Australia, taking a 2-1 lead in the four-match series.
Entertainment
- Music: Taylor Swift releases new album 'Folklore': Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift has released her new album 'Folklore', which has been met with widespread critical acclaim.
- Film: 'Tenet' becomes first major Hollywood film to be released during pandemic: Christopher Nolan's spy thriller 'Tenet' has become the first major Hollywood film to be released during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- TV: 'The Crown' wins Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series: The Netflix series 'The Crown' has won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series, beating out other popular shows like 'Game of Thrones' and 'Stranger Things'.
These are just a few of the top news stories from around the world. Stay safe and stay informed!