Top world news
Here are some of the top world news stories from recent days:
Politics
- US-China Trade Talks: The US and China have agreed to a "phase one" trade deal, which will see China increase its purchases of US agricultural products and the US delay a planned tariff hike. (Source: BBC)
- UK General Election: The UK has held a general election, with the Conservative Party winning a majority of seats in Parliament. Boris Johnson will remain Prime Minister. (Source: The Guardian)
- Iran-US Tensions: The US has accused Iran of attacking a Saudi oil tanker, while Iran has denied the allegations. The situation remains tense, with the US and Iran exchanging threats. (Source: Al Jazeera)
Health
- Coronavirus Outbreak: The number of cases of the new coronavirus has surpassed 80,000, with over 2,700 deaths reported. The virus has spread to over 25 countries, including the US, China, and Europe. (Source: WHO)
- Ebola Outbreak: The Democratic Republic of Congo has reported a new outbreak of Ebola, with 10 cases confirmed so far. The outbreak is in a remote area, making it difficult to contain. (Source: CNN)
Business
- Global Economy: The global economy is expected to slow down in 2020, with the International Monetary Fund predicting a 3.3% growth rate, down from 3.6% in 2019. (Source: IMF)
- WeWork IPO: WeWork, a US-based co-working space company, has delayed its initial public offering (IPO) due to concerns over its financial health and corporate governance. (Source: The New York Times)
Environment
- Climate Change: The UN has warned that the world is running out of time to address climate change, with the current rate of emissions reduction insufficient to meet the Paris Agreement targets. (Source: UN)
- Australian Bushfires: The Australian bushfire season has been one of the worst on record, with over 10 million hectares of land burned and thousands of homes destroyed. (Source: ABC News)
Sports
- Tennis: Novak Djokovic has won the Australian Open, defeating Dominic Thiem in the final. (Source: ESPN)
- Football: The English Premier League has been suspended due to the COVID-19 outbreak, with all matches postponed until further notice. (Source: BBC Sport)
These are just a few of the top world news stories from recent days. Stay informed and up-to-date with the latest news from around the world!