Trending news worldwide today

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

Politics

  1. 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 reduce its tariffs on US goods. (Source: BBC)
  2. UK General Election: The UK is heading to the polls for a general election, with the Conservative Party and Labour Party vying for power. (Source: The Guardian)
  3. Hong Kong Protests: Pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong have clashed with police, as the city's leader Carrie Lam has refused to meet their demands for greater autonomy. (Source: Al Jazeera)

Business

  1. WeWork IPO: WeWork, the US-based co-working space company, has delayed its initial public offering (IPO) due to concerns over its financial health. (Source: The New York Times)
  2. Amazon HQ2: Amazon has announced that it will split its second headquarters between two locations: Arlington, Virginia, and Long Island City, New York. (Source: CNN)
  3. Tesla Stock: Tesla's stock price has fallen sharply after the company reported a wider-than-expected loss in its latest quarterly earnings report. (Source: CNBC)

Health

  1. Coronavirus Outbreak: The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the coronavirus outbreak a global health emergency, as the number of cases continues to rise. (Source: WHO)
  2. Measles Outbreak: The US is experiencing a measles outbreak, with over 1,000 cases reported so far this year. (Source: CDC)
  3. Ebola Outbreak: The Democratic Republic of Congo is struggling to contain an Ebola outbreak, which has killed over 300 people. (Source: AP)

Entertainment

  1. Oscars 2020: The nominees for the 92nd Academy Awards have been announced, with "The Irishman," "Joker," and "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" leading the pack. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
  2. Game of Thrones: The final season of "Game of Thrones" has been criticized for its pacing and plot holes, with fans taking to social media to express their disappointment. (Source: Entertainment Weekly)
  3. Taylor Swift: Taylor Swift has announced that she will be re-recording her old albums after a dispute with her former record label, Big Machine Records. (Source: Rolling Stone)

Sports

  1. NFL Playoffs: The NFL playoffs are underway, with the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers set to face off in the Super Bowl. (Source: ESPN)
  2. Australian Open: The Australian Open has concluded, with Novak Djokovic and Sofia Kenin winning the men's and women's singles titles, respectively. (Source: The Guardian)
  3. Cricket: The Indian cricket team has been banned from international cricket for a year after a dispute with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). (Source: ESPN Cricinfo)

These are just a few of the trending news stories from around the world today. Stay informed and stay up-to-date with the latest news and developments!