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Here are the latest news updates from BBC News Live:

Top Stories

  1. Coronavirus: UK cases rise by 1,148: The UK has reported 1,148 new cases of coronavirus, taking the total number of cases to 33,718.
  2. G7 leaders meet to discuss pandemic response: Leaders from the G7 group of countries are meeting virtually to discuss their response to the coronavirus pandemic.
  3. UK economy shrinks by 2.2% in Q1: The UK's economy shrank by 2.2% in the first quarter of the year, according to official figures.

UK News

  1. Police investigate after man dies in London stabbing: A man has died after being stabbed in a street in north London, police have said.
  2. NHS staff to get priority access to coronavirus tests: NHS staff will get priority access to coronavirus tests, the government has announced.
  3. UK weather: Heavy rain and thunderstorms forecast: Heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast for parts of the UK over the next few days.

World News

  1. US protests: Thousands march against police brutality: Thousands of people have marched in cities across the US to protest against police brutality and systemic racism.
  2. China reports 1,100 new coronavirus cases: China has reported 1,100 new cases of coronavirus, the highest daily total since March.
  3. Iran's supreme leader says US sanctions are 'economic terrorism': Iran's supreme leader has accused the US of practicing "economic terrorism" through its sanctions.

Business News

  1. FTSE 100 falls as oil prices drop: The FTSE 100 index has fallen by 1.5% as oil prices dropped to their lowest level in four years.
  2. EasyJet to cut 4,500 jobs: EasyJet is to cut 4,500 jobs as part of a major restructuring plan.
  3. Amazon to create 7,000 new jobs in the UK: Amazon is to create 7,000 new jobs in the UK, the company has announced.

Sport

  1. Premier League to resume on June 17: The Premier League is to resume on June 17, with all 20 teams playing each other once.
  2. Wimbledon cancelled for first time since World War II: Wimbledon has been cancelled for the first time since World War II due to the coronavirus pandemic.
  3. UEFA to decide on Champions League format: UEFA is to decide on the format of the Champions League, with options including a mini-tournament and a traditional group stage.

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