World update news today

Here are some of the top news stories from around the world 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. (Source: The Guardian)
• The European Union has agreed to extend the Brexit deadline to January 31, 2020, after the UK and EU reached a new deal. (Source: CNN)

Health

• The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo a global health emergency. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• The number of cases of COVID-19, the new coronavirus, has surpassed 80,000 worldwide, with the majority of cases in China. (Source: The New York Times)
• 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 Washington Post)

Business

• The Dow Jones Industrial Average has fallen by over 1,000 points, or 3.5%, amid concerns about the global economy and the spread of COVID-19. (Source: CNBC)
• The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point, citing concerns about the global economy. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
• The European Central Bank has also cut interest rates, citing concerns about the economic outlook. (Source: Reuters)

Environment

• The Australian bushfire crisis has worsened, with thousands of firefighters battling blazes across the country. (Source: The Sydney Morning Herald)
• The United States has announced plans to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement, citing concerns about the agreement's impact on the US economy. (Source: The New York Times)
• A new study has found that the world's oceans are absorbing more carbon dioxide than previously thought, which could have significant implications for the global climate. (Source: The Guardian)

Sports

• The Super Bowl is just around the corner, with the Kansas City Chiefs set to face off against the San Francisco 49ers. (Source: ESPN)
• The Australian Open has begun, with top players including Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams competing for the championship. (Source: The Australian)
• The NFL has announced plans to expand its regular season schedule to 17 games, starting in 2021. (Source: The Washington Post)

These are just a few of the top news stories from around the world today. I hope this helps you stay up to date on current events!