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Top Stories
- UK-EU trade talks: Boris Johnson and Ursula von der Leyen agree to intensify negotiations: The UK and EU have agreed to intensify trade talks to try to reach a deal before the end of the year. The two sides have been negotiating for months, but so far, no agreement has been reached.
- Coronavirus: Global cases pass 60 million: The number of confirmed coronavirus cases worldwide has passed 60 million, according to the World Health Organization. The pandemic has caused widespread disruption and loss of life, with over 1.4 million deaths reported globally.
- US election: Trump and Biden make final push for votes: The US presidential election is just days away, and both Donald Trump and Joe Biden are making a final push for votes. Trump has been campaigning in key battleground states, while Biden has been focusing on getting out the vote in areas where he has a strong lead.
World News
- India's COVID-19 cases surge past 8 million: India has reported a surge in COVID-19 cases, with over 8 million confirmed cases and over 120,000 deaths. The country is struggling to contain the spread of the virus, with many hospitals overwhelmed.
- NATO leaders meet to discuss security concerns: The leaders of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) have met to discuss security concerns, including the threat posed by Russia and China. The meeting comes amid rising tensions between the West and Russia over issues such as Ukraine and Syria.
Business News
- Global stock markets fall amid COVID-19 concerns: Global stock markets have fallen amid concerns over the spread of COVID-19 and the impact on the global economy. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell over 1% in early trading, while the S&P 500 fell over 0.5%.
- UK economy shrinks by 2.6% in third quarter: The UK economy shrank by 2.6% in the third quarter, according to official figures. The decline was driven by a decline in consumer spending and a fall in business investment.
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