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Here are the latest news headlines from BBC News:

Top Stories

  1. Coronavirus: UK cases rise by 1,148 in 24 hours: The UK has reported 1,148 new cases of coronavirus in the past 24 hours, according to the latest figures from the Department of Health.
  2. Boris Johnson to hold emergency Cobra meeting: The Prime Minister is to hold an emergency meeting of the Cobra committee to discuss the government's response to the rising number of coronavirus cases.
  3. UK economy shrinks by 2.2% in second quarter: The UK economy contracted by 2.2% in the second quarter of the year, according to official figures, as the country was hit by the coronavirus pandemic.

World News

  1. US and China agree to phase one trade deal: The US and China have agreed to a phase one trade deal, which will see China increase its purchases of US goods and services.
  2. Iran's supreme leader says US sanctions are 'economic war': Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has described US sanctions as an "economic war" against the country.
  3. Hong Kong protests: Police fire tear gas at protesters: Police in Hong Kong have fired tear gas at protesters who were demanding greater democracy and autonomy from China.

UK News

  1. Boris Johnson to hold emergency Cobra meeting: The Prime Minister is to hold an emergency meeting of the Cobra committee to discuss the government's response to the rising number of coronavirus cases.
  2. UK economy shrinks by 2.2% in second quarter: The UK economy contracted by 2.2% in the second quarter of the year, according to official figures, as the country was hit by the coronavirus pandemic.
  3. NHS England reports 1,000 new hospital admissions: NHS England has reported 1,000 new hospital admissions in the past 24 hours, as the number of people in hospital with coronavirus continues to rise.

Business News

  1. FTSE 100 falls by 1.5% as coronavirus cases rise: The FTSE 100 index fell by 1.5% on Monday as investors became increasingly concerned about the impact of the rising number of coronavirus cases on the global economy.
  2. Oil prices fall by 3% as demand concerns grow: Oil prices fell by 3% on Monday as concerns about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on global demand continued to grow.
  3. Amazon to create 7,000 new jobs in the UK: Amazon has announced plans to create 7,000 new jobs in the UK over the next year, as the company continues to expand its operations in the country.