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Here are the latest news headlines from the BBC:
Breaking News
- 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).
- 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.
- UK and EU reach Brexit deal: The UK and EU have reached a deal on the terms of the UK's withdrawal from the EU, with the two sides agreeing on a transition period and a framework for future relations.
World News
- US election: Trump and Biden in final debate: The final debate between US presidential candidates Donald Trump and Joe Biden is taking place tonight, with the two sides clashing over issues such as the economy, healthcare, and foreign policy.
- Nobel Peace Prize awarded to World Food Programme: The World Food Programme has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for its efforts to combat hunger and promote food security around the world.
- Hurricane Delta makes landfall in Louisiana: Hurricane Delta has made landfall in Louisiana, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the region.
UK News
- London Bridge attack: Man arrested after stabbing: A man has been arrested after a stabbing incident on London Bridge, which left two people injured.
- UK economy shrinks by 2.1% in third quarter: The UK economy shrank by 2.1% in the third quarter of the year, according to official figures, as the country struggled to recover from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to step back from royal duties: Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle are to step back from their royal duties and pursue a more private life, the couple has announced.
Business News
- FTSE 100 falls as Covid-19 cases rise: The FTSE 100 index of leading UK shares fell by 1.5% today as concerns about the rising number of Covid-19 cases weighed on investor sentiment.
- Amazon to create 10,000 new jobs in UK: Online retailer Amazon is to create 10,000 new jobs in the UK over the next year, the company has announced.
- HSBC to cut 35,000 jobs globally: Banking giant HSBC is to cut 35,000 jobs globally as part of a major restructuring programme aimed at reducing costs and improving efficiency.
These are just some of the latest news headlines from the BBC. You can find more news and updates on the BBC News website.