Bbc news update
Here's a summary of the latest news from the BBC:
Top Stories
- 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 33,552 new cases reported in the last 24 hours.
- Boris Johnson to hold emergency meeting on COVID-19: The UK Prime Minister is to hold an emergency meeting with his cabinet to discuss the rising number of COVID-19 cases and the government's response to the pandemic.
- UK and EU reach Brexit deal: The UK and EU have reached a deal on the terms of the UK's withdrawal from the EU, with the two sides agreeing on a transition period and a framework for future trade relations.
World News
- US election: Trump and Biden in final debate: The final debate between US presidential candidates Donald Trump and Joe Biden is taking place tonight, with the two candidates set to discuss issues such as the economy, healthcare, and foreign policy.
- Iran and US in new standoff over nuclear programme: The US has imposed new sanctions on Iran in response to the country's nuclear programme, with Iran warning of "severe consequences" if the sanctions are not lifted.
- Hurricane Delta makes landfall in Louisiana: Hurricane Delta has made landfall in Louisiana, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the region.
Business News
- FTSE 100 falls as COVID-19 cases rise: The FTSE 100 index has fallen by 1.5% as concerns over the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the UK and around the world have hit investor sentiment.
- Amazon to create 10,000 new jobs in the UK: Online retailer Amazon is to create 10,000 new jobs in the UK over the next year, with the company expanding its operations in the country.
- HSBC to cut 35,000 jobs globally: Banking giant HSBC is to cut 35,000 jobs globally as part of a major restructuring programme aimed at reducing costs and improving efficiency.
Sports News
- Premier League to resume on December 4: The Premier League is set to resume on December 4, with the league's 20 clubs agreeing to a revised fixture schedule.
- Rugby World Cup: South Africa wins final: South Africa has won the Rugby World Cup, defeating England 32-12 in the final.
- Tennis: Novak Djokovic wins US Open: Novak Djokovic has won the US Open, defeating Daniil Medvedev in the final.
These are just some of the latest news stories from the BBC.