Today s latest news
Here are some of the latest news stories from around the world:
Top Stories
- COVID-19: Global Cases Surpass 200 Million: The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide has surpassed 200 million, with over 4.3 million deaths.
- US-China Trade Talks Resume: The United States and China have resumed trade talks in Beijing, with both sides seeking to resolve their differences and avoid a new round of tariffs.
- UK-EU Trade Talks Hit Impasse: The UK and EU have failed to reach an agreement on a post-Brexit trade deal, with the UK's chief negotiator saying that the EU's proposals are "unacceptable".
- Iran Nuclear Deal: US and EU Seek to Revive Agreement: The US and EU are working to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, which was abandoned by the US in 2018.
- Hong Kong Protests: Thousands March Against National Security Law: Thousands of people have taken to the streets in Hong Kong to protest against a new national security law imposed by China.
Business
- Amazon Acquires Zoox: Amazon has acquired self-driving car startup Zoox for $1.2 billion, in a move to expand its autonomous vehicle capabilities.
- Tesla Stock Soars: Tesla's stock price has surged after the company reported a surprise profit in the second quarter, despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Facebook to Launch Digital Currency: Facebook is set to launch a digital currency called Libra, which will allow users to make transactions across the globe.
Sports
- Tiger Woods Wins PGA Championship: Tiger Woods has won his 15th major title at the PGA Championship, his first major victory in over a decade.
- US Open Tennis: Serena Williams Advances to Semifinals: Serena Williams has advanced to the semifinals of the US Open tennis tournament, where she will face off against Victoria Azarenka.
- NFL: Tom Brady Signs with Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Tom Brady has signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, ending his 20-year tenure with the New England Patriots.
Entertainment
- Disney+ Surpasses 100 Million Subscribers: Disney's streaming service, Disney+, has surpassed 100 million subscribers worldwide, just six months after its launch.
- New Star Wars Series Announced: Disney has announced a new Star Wars series, "Andor", which will follow the adventures of a rebel spy in the Star Wars universe.
- Taylor Swift Wins Songwriting Award: Taylor Swift has won the Songwriting Award at the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards, for her hit song "Cardigan".
These are just a few of the latest news stories from around the world. Stay tuned for more updates!