What is the latest world news

Here are some of the latest world news stories:

Politics

• The United States and China have reached a trade deal, with China agreeing to increase its purchases of US goods and services by $200 billion over the next two years. (Source: BBC)
• The UK and EU have agreed on a revised Brexit deal, which will allow for a transition period until December 2020. (Source: The Guardian)
• The Democratic Party in the US has launched an impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump, following allegations that he pressured Ukraine to investigate his political rival. (Source: CNN)

Health

• The World Health Organization (WHO) 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 COVID-19 pandemic has caused a significant increase in mental health problems worldwide. (Source: The Lancet)
• The US has reported its first case of a mysterious respiratory illness, known as vaping-related lung injury, which has killed over 60 people in the country. (Source: NBC News)

Business

• The global economy has slowed down, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicting a 3.3% growth rate for 2020, down from 3.6% in 2019. (Source: IMF)
• The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the third time this year, in an effort to boost the economy. (Source: The New York Times)
• The UK's economy has contracted by 0.1% in the third quarter of 2019, according to official figures. (Source: The Financial Times)

Environment

• The UN has warned that the world is running out of time to address the climate crisis, with just 11 years left to take action to limit global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. (Source: The Guardian)
• A new study has found that the Amazon rainforest is losing its ability to absorb carbon dioxide, which could have devastating consequences for the global climate. (Source: Science Magazine)
• The US has announced plans to withdraw from the Paris Agreement on climate change, citing concerns over the agreement's impact on the country's economy. (Source: The Washington Post)

Conflict

• The conflict in Syria has escalated, with reports of airstrikes and shelling in several parts of the country. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• The US has launched airstrikes against Iranian-backed militia groups in Iraq and Syria, in response to rocket attacks on US military bases. (Source: CNN)
• The conflict in Yemen has continued to worsen, with reports of widespread famine and disease. (Source: The New York Times)

These are just a few of the latest world news stories.