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 European Union has approved a new budget and spending plan for the next seven years, with a focus on climate action and digital transformation. (Source: The Guardian)
• The United Kingdom has announced plans to hold a general election on December 12, in a bid to break the deadlock over Brexit. (Source: The New York Times)

Economy

• The global economy is expected to slow down in 2020, with the International Monetary Fund predicting a growth rate of 3.3%, down from 3.6% in 2019. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
• The United States has imposed new tariffs on $7.5 billion worth of European goods, in response to a dispute over aircraft subsidies. (Source: Reuters)
• The European Central Bank has cut interest rates to a record low, in an effort to boost the eurozone economy. (Source: The Financial Times)

Health

• The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo a global health emergency, due to the rapid spread of the disease. (Source: The Washington Post)
• A new study has found that the use of e-cigarettes is linked to an increased risk of heart attacks, strokes, and other cardiovascular problems. (Source: The New York Times)
• The United States 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: CNN)

Environment

• The United Nations 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 degrees Celsius. (Source: The Guardian)
• A new study has found that the Amazon rainforest is losing its ability to absorb carbon dioxide, due to deforestation and climate change. (Source: The Washington Post)
• The European Union has announced plans to ban single-use plastics, including straws, cutlery, and cotton buds, in an effort to reduce waste and pollution. (Source: The Telegraph)

Conflict

• The conflict in Syria has escalated, with reports of airstrikes and shelling in the northwestern region of Idlib. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• The United States has imposed new sanctions on Iran, in response to the country's ballistic missile program. (Source: The New York Times)
• The conflict in Yemen has continued to worsen, with reports of airstrikes and fighting between government forces and Houthi rebels. (Source: The Guardian)

These are just a few of the latest world news stories. If you'd like to know more about a specific topic or region, feel free to ask!