Bbc breaking news
Here are the latest breaking news stories from the BBC:
Top Stories
- UK Covid-19 cases rise by 50% in a week: The number of people testing positive for Covid-19 in the UK has increased by 50% in the past week, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
- G7 leaders agree to tackle climate change: World leaders at the G7 summit in Cornwall have agreed to take urgent action to tackle climate change, including reducing carbon emissions and increasing funding for climate adaptation.
- UK and EU reach agreement on Northern Ireland trade: The UK and EU have reached a deal on trade rules for Northern Ireland, which will allow for the free movement of goods between the region and the rest of the UK.
UK News
- London Bridge attack: Man arrested after three people stabbed: A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after three people were stabbed in an attack on London Bridge.
- UK heatwave: Temperatures set to soar again: The UK is set to experience another heatwave this week, with temperatures expected to reach up to 35C (95F) in some areas.
- Boris Johnson to meet EU leaders over Brexit: Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to meet with EU leaders to discuss the UK's withdrawal from the EU and the future of the UK-EU relationship.
World News
- US and China agree to restart trade talks: The US and China have agreed to restart trade talks, which could lead to a resolution of the ongoing trade war between the two countries.
- Iran's supreme leader says US sanctions are 'economic war': Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has described US sanctions as an "economic war" against the country.
- Hong Kong protests: Thousands march against national security law: Thousands of people have taken to the streets in Hong Kong to protest against a new national security law imposed by China.
Business News
- FTSE 100 falls as investors worry about Covid-19 surge: The FTSE 100 index has fallen by 1.5% as investors worry about the impact of the surge in Covid-19 cases on the global economy.
- Amazon to create 10,000 new jobs in the UK: Online retailer Amazon is to create 10,000 new jobs in the UK, as part of its plans to expand its operations in the country.
- HSBC to cut 35,000 jobs globally: Banking giant HSBC is to cut 35,000 jobs globally as part of its plans to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
These are just some of the latest breaking news stories from the BBC. You can stay up to date with all the latest news on the BBC News website.