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Here are the latest news stories from BBC News Wales:
Top Stories
- Wales' Covid-19 cases rise by 1,000 in a day: The number of people testing positive for Covid-19 in Wales has increased by 1,000 in the past 24 hours, according to the latest figures from Public Health Wales.
- Cardiff's new £1bn city centre development gets green light: A major new development in Cardiff city centre has been given the go-ahead, with plans for a £1bn complex of offices, homes, and shops.
- Wales' economy 'at risk' if Brexit trade deal not secured: The Welsh economy is at risk if a Brexit trade deal is not secured, a leading business group has warned.
Regional News
- Swansea's new £20m leisure centre opens to public: A new £20m leisure centre in Swansea has opened to the public, featuring a swimming pool, gym, and sports facilities.
- Anglesey's £10m coastal path project gets underway: A £10m project to improve Anglesey's coastal path has got underway, with work starting on a new section of the path.
- Newport's £20m city centre regeneration scheme begins: A £20m regeneration scheme in Newport city centre has begun, with plans to transform the area with new shops, restaurants, and housing.
Politics
- Wales' First Minister Mark Drakeford says 'no' to second lockdown: Wales' First Minister Mark Drakeford has ruled out a second lockdown, saying the country is "not at the point" where such measures are necessary.
- Plaid Cymru leader Adam Price calls for 'urgent' action on climate change: The leader of Plaid Cymru, Adam Price, has called for "urgent" action to tackle climate change, saying the party will push for a "green new deal" for Wales.
- Welsh Government announces £10m fund for rural broadband: The Welsh Government has announced a £10m fund to improve rural broadband connectivity in Wales.
Sport
- Wales' rugby team to face South Africa in autumn internationals: Wales' rugby team will face South Africa in the autumn internationals, with the two teams set to meet at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff.
- Swansea City's new manager Russell Martin says 'we're building something special': Swansea City's new manager Russell Martin has said he's "building something special" at the club, after taking charge of the team earlier this week.
- Wales' football team to face Belgium and Belarus in Euro 2024 qualifiers: Wales' football team will face Belgium and Belarus in the Euro 2024 qualifiers, with the two teams set to meet in September.