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Here are the latest breaking news stories from the BBC:

Top Stories

  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. Boris Johnson to hold emergency Cobra meeting: The UK Prime Minister is to hold an emergency meeting of the Cobra committee to discuss the government's response to the rising number of Covid-19 cases.
  3. UK and EU reach Brexit trade deal: The UK and EU have reached a trade deal, which will see the UK leave the EU's single market and customs union at the end of the transition period on December 31.

World News

  1. US election: Trump and Biden make final pitches: The candidates in the US presidential election have made their final pitches to voters, with just hours to go until polls close.
  2. Nigeria's Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau killed: The leader of the Nigerian militant group Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau, has been killed in a battle with rival fighters, according to reports.
  3. Australia bushfires: Thousands of firefighters battle blazes: Thousands of firefighters are battling bushfires across Australia, with the country experiencing its worst fire season on record.

UK News

  1. London Bridge attack: Man arrested after stabbing: A man has been arrested after a stabbing incident on London Bridge, which left two people injured.
  2. UK weather: Storm Bella brings strong winds and rain: Storm Bella is bringing strong winds and heavy rain to parts of the UK, with warnings of disruption to transport and power supplies.
  3. NHS England: Hospitals to receive extra funding: NHS England has announced that hospitals will receive an extra £1.5 billion in funding to help them cope with the winter pressures.

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 have hit investor sentiment.
  2. Amazon to create 10,000 new UK jobs: Online retailer Amazon is to create 10,000 new jobs in the UK, 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.

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.