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  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. Russia-Ukraine conflict: Zelensky warns of 'catastrophic' consequences: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned of "catastrophic" consequences if Russia continues to escalate the conflict in eastern Ukraine.
  3. G7 leaders agree to increase pressure on Russia: Leaders of the G7 group of nations have agreed to increase pressure on Russia over its actions in Ukraine, including imposing further sanctions.

World

  1. US and China agree to restart trade talks: The US and China have agreed to restart trade talks, with the US suspending plans to impose new tariffs on Chinese goods.
  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. North Korea fires ballistic missile into sea: North Korea has fired a ballistic missile into the sea, in a move that has been condemned by the US and South Korea.

UK

  1. UK's COVID-19 cases rise by 50% in a week: The number of people testing positive for COVID-19 in the UK has risen by 50% in a week, according to official figures.
  2. Boris Johnson to meet EU leaders over Brexit: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to meet with EU leaders to discuss the UK's exit from the EU, amid concerns over the impact of Brexit on the economy.
  3. UK's rail network to be nationalised: The UK government has announced plans to nationalise the country's rail network, in a move aimed at improving services and reducing costs.

Business

  1. FTSE 100 falls as UK economy shrinks: The UK's FTSE 100 index has fallen by 1.5% after official figures showed the UK economy contracted in the first quarter of the year.
  2. Amazon to create 10,000 new jobs in the UK: Online retailer Amazon has announced plans to create 10,000 new jobs in the UK, as it expands its operations in the country.
  3. Oil prices rise as OPEC cuts production: Oil prices have risen after OPEC, the cartel of oil-producing countries, cut its production levels in an effort to boost prices.

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