Transfer news around the world

Here are some of the latest news stories from around the world:

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 Labour Party has announced plans to hold a second referendum on Brexit, with the option to remain in the EU. (Source: The Guardian)
• The European Union has agreed to grant the UK a three-month extension to the Brexit deadline, with the option to leave the EU on October 31. (Source: The New York Times)

Business

• The global economy has slowed down, with the World Bank predicting a 2.5% growth rate for 2020. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
• The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the third time this year, in an effort to boost the economy. (Source: CNBC)
• The UK's high street is facing a crisis, with over 1,000 stores closing in the past year. (Source: The Telegraph)

Health

• The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a global health emergency over the outbreak of a new coronavirus in China. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• The US has reported its first case of the new coronavirus, with a patient in Washington state testing positive. (Source: CNN)
• 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)

Sports

• The Australian Open has been won by Novak Djokovic, who defeated Dominic Thiem in the men's singles final. (Source: The Guardian)
• The US Women's National Soccer Team has won the SheBelieves Cup, defeating England 2-1 in the final. (Source: ESPN)
• The NFL has announced that the Kansas City Chiefs will play the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LIV. (Source: The New York Times)

Entertainment

• The Academy Awards have announced their nominees for the 92nd Oscars, with "The Irishman" and "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" leading the pack. (Source: Variety)
• The Grammy Awards have announced their nominees for the 62nd Grammys, with Billie Eilish and Lizzo leading the pack. (Source: The New York Times)
• The new season of "Game of Thrones" has premiered on HBO, with fans eagerly awaiting the conclusion of the series. (Source: Entertainment Weekly)

Environment

• The Amazon rainforest is on fire, with over 70,000 fires burning across the region. (Source: The Guardian)
• The UK has announced plans to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2040. (Source: The Telegraph)
• The US has announced plans to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement, citing concerns over the deal's impact on the economy. (Source: The New York Times)

These are just a few of the latest news stories from around the world. Stay tuned for more updates!