World news today now

Here are some of the top world news stories today:

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 Supreme Court has ruled that Prime Minister Boris Johnson's decision to suspend Parliament was unlawful, dealing a blow to his Brexit plans. (Source: The Guardian)
• The European Union has agreed to extend the Brexit deadline to January 31, 2020, giving the UK more time to negotiate a withdrawal agreement. (Source: CNN)

Health

• The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the outbreak of a new coronavirus in China a global health emergency. The virus has spread to several countries, including the US, Japan, and South Korea. (Source: WHO)
• The number of cases of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 3,000, with the death toll reaching over 2,000. (Source: Al Jazeera)

Business

• The Dow Jones Industrial Average has fallen over 1,000 points, or 3.5%, amid concerns over the spread of the coronavirus and its impact on the global economy. (Source: CNBC)
• The European Central Bank has cut interest rates to a record low of -0.5% to stimulate the economy and combat the impact of the coronavirus. (Source: Reuters)

Environment

• The Australian government has been criticized for its handling of the country's bushfire crisis, with thousands of people forced to flee their homes and millions of acres of land burned. (Source: The New York Times)
• The United Nations has warned that the world is running out of time to address the climate crisis, with the next decade crucial in determining the fate of the planet. (Source: UN News)

Other News

• The US has launched airstrikes against Iranian-backed militia groups in Iraq and Syria, in response to rocket attacks on US military bases. (Source: The Washington Post)
• The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the global economy is facing a "delicate" situation, with the spread of the coronavirus and trade tensions posing significant risks. (Source: IMF)

These are just a few of the top world news stories today.