Todays world news

Here are some of the top news stories from around the world today:

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. (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 National Committee has announced the schedule for the 2020 US presidential debates, with the first debate set to take place on September 12. (Source: CNN)

Business

• The Dow Jones Industrial Average has fallen over 500 points, or 1.8%, amid concerns over the global economy and trade tensions. (Source: CNBC)
• Boeing has announced a $4.9 billion settlement with the US Department of Justice over its handling of the 737 Max crisis. (Source: The New York Times)
• Amazon has announced plans to launch a new delivery service in the UK, which will allow customers to receive packages in as little as 30 minutes. (Source: The Telegraph)

Health

• The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo a global health emergency. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• A new study has found that the use of e-cigarettes is linked to an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes. (Source: The New York Times)
• The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported a record number of cases of measles in the country, with over 1,200 cases reported so far this year. (Source: CNN)

Entertainment

• The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the nominees for the 92nd Academy Awards, with "The Irishman," "Joker," and "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" leading the pack. (Source: Variety)
• The music streaming service Spotify has announced plans to launch a new feature that will allow users to create and share their own playlists with friends. (Source: The Verge)
• The actor and comedian, John Witherspoon, has died at the age of 77. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)

Sports

• The US Women's National Soccer Team has won the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup, defeating the Netherlands 2-0 in the final. (Source: ESPN)
• The New England Patriots have signed quarterback Tom Brady to a two-year contract extension. (Source: NFL.com)
• The Toronto Raptors have signed forward Pascal Siakam to a four-year contract extension. (Source: Sportsnet)

These are just a few of the top news stories from around the world today.