Weekend recap news around the world
Here's a weekend recap of news from around the world:
International News
- North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile: North Korea launched a ballistic missile into the sea on Saturday, in a move that drew condemnation from the United States and other countries. The missile was fired from the country's eastern coast and flew over Japan before landing in the Pacific Ocean.
- Iran's President Hassan Rouhani Wins Re-Election: Iranian President Hassan Rouhani won a second term in office on Saturday, defeating his conservative challenger Ebrahim Raisi. Rouhani's victory is seen as a sign of support for his moderate policies and his efforts to improve relations with the West.
- UK and EU Reach Brexit Deal: The United Kingdom and the European Union reached a deal on the terms of the UK's exit from the EU on Saturday, after months of negotiations. The deal still needs to be approved by the UK Parliament and the EU's member states.
US News
- Trump Administration Announces New Sanctions on Iran: The Trump administration announced new sanctions on Iran on Saturday, in response to the country's ballistic missile tests. The sanctions target 14 Iranian individuals and companies, and are seen as a way to increase pressure on Iran to abandon its nuclear program.
- Florida Governor Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Hurricane: Florida Governor Rick Scott declared a state of emergency on Saturday ahead of the expected arrival of Hurricane Irma. The storm is expected to make landfall in Florida on Sunday, and could bring strong winds and heavy rain to the state.
- California Wildfires Continue to Spread: Wildfires continued to spread in California on Saturday, with thousands of firefighters battling the blazes. The fires have already destroyed hundreds of homes and forced thousands of people to evacuate.
Sports News
- Cubs Win NL Central Division Title: The Chicago Cubs won the National League Central division title on Saturday, defeating the Milwaukee Brewers 3-1. The Cubs will now play the Washington Nationals in the National League Division Series.
- Tiger Woods Wins Tour Championship: Tiger Woods won the Tour Championship on Sunday, his first PGA Tour victory in five years. Woods shot a 1-under-par 69 in the final round to win the tournament by one stroke.
- US Open Tennis Tournament Concludes: The US Open tennis tournament concluded on Sunday, with Sloane Stephens winning the women's singles title and Rafael Nadal winning the men's singles title.
Entertainment News
- Taylor Swift Wins American Music Award: Taylor Swift won the American Music Award for Artist of the Year on Sunday, beating out other nominees including Kendrick Lamar and Ed Sheeran.
- Star Wars: The Last Jedi Premiere: The premiere of Star Wars: The Last Jedi took place on Saturday, with stars Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, and Daisy Ridley in attendance.
- Netflix Announces New Original Series: Netflix announced a new original series on Saturday, titled "The Umbrella Academy". The show is based on a comic book series and follows a family of superheroes.
I hope this recap helps you stay up-to-date on the latest news from around the world!