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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 of a "high risk" of conflict between Russia and Ukraine, as tensions escalate.

World News

  1. India's COVID-19 cases surge to record high: India has reported a record 386,000 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, as the country struggles to contain the spread of the virus.
  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. Gaza ceasefire holds after deadly Israeli airstrikes: A ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants in Gaza has held, following a day of deadly airstrikes and rocket attacks.

UK News

  1. London's transport network to be upgraded: London's transport network is set to be upgraded with new trains and improved services, as part of a £4.2 billion investment plan.
  2. UK's first spaceport to be built in Scotland: The UK's first spaceport is to be built in Scotland, with the aim of launching satellites and spacecraft into orbit.
  3. Police investigate 'suspicious' death in Manchester: Police are investigating the death of a man in Manchester, which is being treated as "suspicious".

Business

  1. FTSE 100 falls as global markets decline: The FTSE 100 index has fallen by 1.5% as global markets decline, amid concerns over the economic outlook.
  2. Amazon to create 1,000 new jobs in the UK: Amazon is to create 1,000 new jobs in the UK, as part of a major expansion of its operations in the country.
  3. BP to invest £18 billion in low-carbon energy: BP is to invest £18 billion in low-carbon energy, as part of a major shift towards renewable energy sources.

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