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Here are the latest breaking news stories from the BBC:

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  1. 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).
  2. G7 leaders agree to increase climate funding: World leaders at the G7 summit in Cornwall have agreed to increase funding to help developing countries adapt to the impacts of climate change.
  3. 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

  1. London Bridge attack: Man arrested after three people stabbed: A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after three people were stabbed in an attack on London Bridge.
  2. 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.
  3. Boris Johnson to hold emergency Cobra meeting on Covid-19: The Prime Minister is to hold an emergency meeting of the Cobra committee to discuss the rising number of Covid-19 cases in the UK.

World News

  1. 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 long-running trade dispute between the two countries.
  2. Iran nuclear deal: US and EU agree to revive talks: The US and EU have agreed to revive talks on reviving the Iran nuclear deal, which was abandoned by the US in 2018.
  3. 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

  1. FTSE 100 falls as Covid-19 cases rise: The FTSE 100 index has fallen by 1.5% as concerns about the rising number of Covid-19 cases in the UK and around the world have hit investor sentiment.
  2. Amazon to create 10,000 new jobs in the UK: Online retailer Amazon is to create 10,000 new jobs in the UK over the next year, as it expands its operations in the country.
  3. HSBC to cut 35,000 jobs globally: Banking giant HSBC is to cut 35,000 jobs globally as part of a major restructuring programme.

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