Bbc news weekly roundup

Here's a weekly roundup of some of the top stories from BBC News:

Top Stories

  1. COVID-19: Global cases pass 100 million: The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide has surpassed 100 million, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The pandemic has caused widespread disruption and loss of life, with many countries struggling to contain the spread of the virus.
  2. US election: Trump and Biden in final debate: The final presidential debate between incumbent Donald Trump and challenger Joe Biden took place on Thursday, with the two candidates clashing on issues such as the economy, healthcare, and climate change.
  3. Nobel Prizes awarded: The Nobel Prizes for 2020 were announced this week, with the winners including scientists, writers, and peace activists. The prizes recognize outstanding contributions in fields such as physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, and peace.

International News

  1. India's COVID-19 crisis deepens: India has reported a record number of daily COVID-19 cases, with the country's healthcare system struggling to cope with the surge in infections.
  2. Protests in Belarus: Protests have continued in Belarus, with opposition groups demanding the resignation of President Alexander Lukashenko, who has been in power for 26 years.
  3. Tensions escalate in the Middle East: Tensions have increased in the Middle East, with Iran and the US engaging in a war of words over the US killing of a top Iranian military commander.

UK News

  1. UK economy shrinks by 2.6%: The UK economy shrank by 2.6% in the third quarter of the year, according to official figures, as the country struggled to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
  2. Brexit talks continue: Talks between the UK and EU on a post-Brexit trade deal continued this week, with both sides still far apart on key issues such as fishing rights and the Irish border.
  3. Climate change protests: Thousands of people took to the streets in the UK and around the world to demand action on climate change, with protesters calling for governments to take urgent action to reduce carbon emissions.

Business and Economy

  1. Global stock markets fall: Global stock markets fell this week, with investors concerned about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global economy.
  2. Oil prices rise: Oil prices rose this week, driven by a decline in global oil inventories and concerns about the impact of the pandemic on global energy demand.
  3. UK inflation rate falls: The UK inflation rate fell to 0.5% in September, according to official figures, as the country's economy struggled to recover from the pandemic.

Sports and Entertainment

  1. Tennis: Rafael Nadal wins French Open: Rafael Nadal won his 13th French Open title, defeating Novak Djokovic in the final.
  2. Football: Manchester City win Premier League title: Manchester City won the Premier League title, finishing 12 points ahead of second-placed Manchester United.
  3. Music: Taylor Swift wins Grammy nominations: Taylor Swift was nominated for several Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year and Record of the Year.

I hope this roundup gives you a good overview of some of the top stories from BBC News this week!