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Here are the latest breaking news stories from the BBC:

Top Stories

1. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson tests positive for COVID-19: The Prime Minister has announced that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and is self-isolating.
2. US and China agree to phase one trade deal: The two countries have agreed to a phase one trade deal, which includes a reduction in tariffs and increased agricultural exports.
3. Iran's top nuclear scientist assassinated: Iran's top nuclear scientist, Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, has been assassinated in a targeted attack.
4. France and Germany agree to new climate targets: The two countries have agreed to new climate targets, including a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and increased investment in renewable energy.
5. UK and EU reach Brexit trade deal: The UK and EU have reached a trade deal, which includes a transition period and new trade agreements.

World News

1. Syria: Turkish forces capture key town from Kurdish-led forces: Turkish forces have captured a key town in northern Syria from Kurdish-led forces.
2. India: Farmers protest against new agricultural laws: Thousands of farmers are protesting in India against new agricultural laws, which they say will benefit large corporations at the expense of small farmers.
3. South Africa: President Cyril Ramaphosa tests positive for COVID-19: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has tested positive for COVID-19 and is self-isolating.
4. Russia: Opposition leader Alexei Navalny arrested: Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been arrested after returning to Russia from Germany, where he had been recovering from a poisoning attempt.
5. Australia: Bushfires continue to rage across the country: Bushfires continue to rage across Australia, with thousands of firefighters battling to contain the blazes.

UK News

1. UK COVID-19 cases rise by 50% in a week: The number of COVID-19 cases in the UK has risen by 50% in a week, with 22,961 new cases reported in the past 24 hours.
2. UK economy shrinks by 2.6% in third quarter: The UK economy has shrunk by 2.6% in the third quarter, according to official figures.
3. UK and EU agree to new Brexit deal: The UK and EU have agreed to a new Brexit deal, which includes a transition period and new trade agreements.
4. UK weather: Storm Bella brings strong winds and rain: Storm Bella is bringing strong winds and rain to the UK, with warnings of flooding and disruption to travel.
5. UK politics: Boris Johnson's government faces criticism over COVID-19 response: The UK government is facing criticism over its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, with opposition parties calling for more action to be taken to control the spread of the virus.

Business News

1. Global stock markets fall amid COVID-19 concerns: Global stock markets have fallen amid concerns over the spread of COVID-19 and its impact on the economy.
2. Oil prices rise amid OPEC+ deal: Oil prices have risen after OPEC+ agreed to cut production to support the global economy.
3. UK economy shrinks by 2.6% in third quarter: The UK economy has shrunk by 2.6% in the third quarter, according to official figures.
4. UK inflation rate falls to 0.5%: The UK inflation rate has fallen to 0.5%, according to official figures.
5. UK unemployment rate rises to 4.8%: The UK unemployment rate has risen to 4.8%, according to official figures.

Sport

1. Premier League: Manchester City and Liverpool draw 1-1: Manchester City and Liverpool have drawn 1-1 in the Premier League, with both teams still vying for the title.
2. Rugby World Cup: South Africa wins tournament: South Africa has won the Rugby World Cup, defeating England 32-12 in the final.
3. Cricket: England and Australia draw Test match: England and Australia have drawn a Test match, with the series now level at 1-1.
4. Football: Barcelona and Real Madrid draw 2-2: Barcelona and Real Madrid have drawn 2-2 in a thrilling La Liga match.
5. Tennis: Novak Djokovic wins ATP Finals: Novak Djokovic has won the ATP Finals, defeating Daniil Medvedev in the final.