World wide news

Here are some of the latest worldwide news stories:

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 and EU have agreed on a revised Brexit deal, which will allow for a transition period after the UK leaves the EU. (Source: The Guardian)
• The Democratic Republic of Congo has held its first presidential election since the death of President Joseph Kabila, with opposition candidate Felix Tshisekedi declared the winner. (Source: Al Jazeera)

Business

• The global economy has slowed down, with the World Bank predicting a 2.5% growth rate for 2020, down from 3.1% in 2019. (Source: The New York Times)
• The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the third time this year, in an effort to boost the economy. (Source: CNBC)
• The world's largest oil company, Saudi Aramco, has gone public with an initial public offering (IPO) that raised $29.4 billion. (Source: Bloomberg)

Health

• The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the outbreak of a new coronavirus in China a global health emergency. (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: CNN)
• Researchers have made a breakthrough in the development of a vaccine against HIV, with a new study showing that the vaccine can prevent infection in 30% of participants. (Source: The Lancet)

Environment

• The United Nations has warned that the world is running out of time to address climate change, with the global temperature expected to rise by 3.2°C by the end of the century if action is not taken. (Source: UN News)
• The Amazon rainforest has experienced its worst year on record, with over 9,000 square kilometers of forest lost in 2019. (Source: The Guardian)
• The world's oceans are warming at a rate of 0.7°C per decade, with the consequences including coral bleaching and changes to marine ecosystems. (Source: Nature)

Sports

• The 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo have been postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: IOC)
• The US Women's National Soccer Team has won its fourth World Cup title, defeating the Netherlands 2-0 in the final. (Source: ESPN)
• The Australian Open has been won by Novak Djokovic, who defeated Dominic Thiem in the men's singles final. (Source: BBC)

Entertainment

• The 92nd Academy Awards have taken place, with "Parasite" winning four awards including Best Picture and Best Director. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
• The music industry has been rocked by the death of rapper Juice WRLD, who was just 21 years old. (Source: Rolling Stone)
• The world has been captivated by the story of a 7-year-old boy who has become a viral sensation for his incredible singing voice. (Source: BBC)

These are just a few of the latest worldwide news stories. I hope you find them interesting!