Bbc news summary

Here is a summary of the latest BBC News:

Top Stories

  1. COVID-19: UK cases rise by 50% in a week: The number of people testing positive for COVID-19 in the UK has increased by 50% in the past week, with 39,705 new cases reported on Wednesday.
  2. Boris Johnson to hold emergency meeting on COVID-19: The UK Prime Minister will hold an emergency meeting with his cabinet to discuss the rising number of COVID-19 cases and potential new measures to control the spread of the virus.
  3. US and China agree to cooperate on climate change: The US and China have agreed to cooperate on climate change, with the two countries pledging to work together to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote clean energy.

World News

  1. Iran nuclear deal: US and Iran agree to indirect talks: The US and Iran have agreed to hold indirect talks to revive the 2015 nuclear deal, which was abandoned by the US in 2018.
  2. North Korea fires ballistic missile: North Korea has fired a ballistic missile into the sea, in a move that has been condemned by the US and South Korea.
  3. Gaza ceasefire holds after Israeli airstrikes: A ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants in Gaza has held after a day of intense airstrikes and rocket fire.

UK News

  1. UK economy grows by 0.1% in June: The UK economy grew by 0.1% in June, according to official figures, as the country continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
  2. NHS staff to get pay rise: NHS staff in England are to receive a pay rise, with the government announcing a 3% increase for most staff.
  3. London Bridge attack: Man charged with terrorism offences: A man has been charged with terrorism offences in connection with the London Bridge attack, which killed two people in November.

Business News

  1. FTSE 100 falls as COVID-19 cases rise: The FTSE 100 index fell by 0.5% on Wednesday as concerns about the rising number of COVID-19 cases weighed on investor sentiment.
  2. Amazon to create 10,000 new jobs in the UK: Amazon has announced plans to create 10,000 new jobs in the UK, as the company continues to expand its operations in the country.
  3. HSBC to cut 35,000 jobs globally: HSBC has announced plans to cut 35,000 jobs globally as part of a major restructuring effort.

Sport

  1. Tottenham Hotspur appoint Antonio Conte as new manager: Tottenham Hotspur have appointed Antonio Conte as their new manager, with the Italian coach signing a three-year deal.
  2. England cricket team to play Pakistan in Test series: England's cricket team will play a two-Test series against Pakistan in August, with the first match to be played at Edgbaston.
  3. Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic and Simona Halep win titles: Novak Djokovic and Simona Halep have won the men's and women's singles titles at Wimbledon, with Djokovic beating Matteo Berrettini in the men's final and Halep beating Aryna Sabalenka in the women's final.

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