Bbc news

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. G7 leaders agree on global minimum tax: The leaders of the world's seven largest economies have agreed to introduce a global minimum corporate tax rate of at least 15%.
  3. UK and EU reach deal on Northern Ireland trade: The UK and EU have reached a deal on trade rules for Northern Ireland, which will avoid a hard border on the island of Ireland.
  4. US and China agree to cooperate on climate change: The US and China have agreed to cooperate on climate change, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting clean energy.
  5. UK's Prince William and Kate Middleton visit Poland: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have visited Poland to pay tribute to the country's victims of World War II and to support refugees from Ukraine.

World News

  1. Russia and Ukraine trade accusations over missile strike: Russia and Ukraine have traded accusations over a missile strike that killed 23 people in Ukraine.
  2. India's COVID-19 cases surge to record high: India has reported a record number of new COVID-19 cases, with the country's healthcare system under increasing pressure.
  3. South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa faces impeachment: South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa is facing impeachment proceedings over allegations of corruption and abuse of power.
  4. NATO leaders meet to discuss Russia and China: NATO leaders are meeting in Brussels to discuss the threat posed by Russia and China, and to agree on a new strategy for the alliance.
  5. Taliban ban women from working in government: The Taliban have banned women from working in government in Afghanistan, in a move that has been widely condemned.

Business

  1. FTSE 100 falls as UK economy shrinks: The FTSE 100 index of leading UK shares fell by 0.5% on Friday, as the UK's economy contracted in the first quarter.
  2. Oil prices rise as OPEC cuts production: Oil prices rose on Friday after OPEC agreed to cut production levels, in an effort to support the global economy.
  3. Amazon to create 10,000 new jobs in UK: Amazon has announced plans to create 10,000 new jobs in the UK, as the company expands its operations in the country.
  4. UK inflation rate falls to 9.1%: The UK's inflation rate fell to 9.1% in April, according to official figures, as the cost of living continues to rise.
  5. Google to invest $1bn in Indian digital infrastructure: Google has announced plans to invest $1bn in Indian digital infrastructure, in an effort to improve internet access in the country.

Sport

  1. England's cricket team beats New Zealand in first Test: England's cricket team has beaten New Zealand by 267 runs in the first Test match of the series.
  2. Manchester City wins Premier League title: Manchester City has won the Premier League title for the fourth time in five years, after a 3-2 win over Aston Villa.
  3. Tiger Woods to return to golf at US Open: Tiger Woods is set to return to golf at the US Open, after missing the Masters and the PGA Championship due to injury.
  4. Rafael Nadal wins French Open: Rafael Nadal has won the French Open for the 14th time, after beating Novak Djokovic in the final.
  5. England's football team beats Hungary in World Cup qualifier: England's football team has beaten Hungary 4-0 in a World Cup qualifier, to move closer to qualifying for the tournament.