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Here are the latest news headlines from the BBC:

Top Stories

  1. UK economy shrinks by 0.1% in Q1: The UK's economy contracted by 0.1% in the first quarter of the year, according to official figures.
  2. Boris Johnson to face MPs over Partygate: The Prime Minister is set to face a grilling from MPs over allegations of lockdown-breaking parties at Downing Street.
  3. Russia-Ukraine crisis: NATO warns of 'high risk' of conflict: NATO's Secretary General has warned that the risk of conflict between Russia and Ukraine is "high" and that the alliance is prepared to defend its members.

World News

  1. India's COVID-19 cases surge to record high: India has reported a record 386,452 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, as the country struggles to contain a surge in infections.
  2. US and China hold high-level talks on trade and security: The US and China have held high-level talks on trade and security, with both sides expressing concerns over each other's actions.
  3. Israel-Gaza conflict: Ceasefire holds after deadly clashes: A ceasefire has held in the Gaza Strip after a day of deadly clashes between Israeli forces and Palestinian militants.

UK News

  1. NHS waiting lists 'unacceptable': The NHS is facing an "unacceptable" backlog of patients waiting for treatment, with over 4.4 million people on waiting lists.
  2. UK weather: Storms bring flooding and disruption: Storms have brought flooding and disruption to parts of the UK, with warnings of further heavy rain and strong winds.
  3. Prince William and Kate Middleton visit Wales: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have visited Wales, where they met with locals and learned about community projects.

Business

  1. FTSE 100 falls as global markets decline: The FTSE 100 index has fallen by over 1% as global markets decline in response to concerns over the economy and inflation.
  2. Amazon to create 1,000 new jobs in UK: Amazon has announced plans to create 1,000 new jobs in the UK, as it expands its operations in the country.
  3. BP profits surge as oil prices rise: BP has reported a surge in profits as oil prices rise, with the company's profits more than doubling in the first quarter.

These are just some of the latest news headlines from the BBC. You can find more news and updates on the BBC website.