World wide 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. (BBC)
• The UK's Supreme Court has ruled that Prime Minister Boris Johnson's decision to suspend Parliament was unlawful. (Al Jazeera)
• The European Union has agreed to extend the Brexit deadline to January 31, 2020, after the UK and EU reached a new deal. (The Guardian)

Business

• The Dow Jones Industrial Average has fallen over 500 points, or 1.8%, amid concerns over the global economy and trade tensions. (CNBC)
• The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the third time this year, citing a slowdown in the global economy. (The New York Times)
• Amazon has announced plans to launch a new delivery service in the UK, which will allow customers to receive packages in as little as 30 minutes. (The Telegraph)

Health

• The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a global health emergency over the outbreak of a new coronavirus in China, which has killed over 1,000 people. (The New York Times)
• The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed the first case of the new coronavirus in the US, in a person who recently traveled to China. (CNN)
• Researchers have made a breakthrough in the development of a vaccine against the Ebola virus, which has been used to treat patients in the Democratic Republic of Congo. (The Guardian)

Environment

• The Australian government has been criticized for its handling of the country's bushfire crisis, which has killed at least 29 people and destroyed thousands of homes. (The Sydney Morning Herald)
• The European Union has agreed to ban single-use plastics, including straws, cutlery, and cotton buds, in an effort to reduce pollution. (The Guardian)
• The United Nations has warned that the world is running out of time to address the climate crisis, with just over a decade left to take action to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. (The New York Times)

Sports

• The NFL has announced that the Kansas City Chiefs will play the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LIV on February 2. (ESPN)
• The Australian Open has been disrupted by bushfires, with several players withdrawing from the tournament due to concerns over air quality. (The Guardian)
• The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced that the 2024 Summer Olympics will be held in Paris, with the 2028 Games going to Los Angeles. (The New York Times)

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