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Top Stories

  1. COVID-19: UK reports 27,000 new cases: The UK has recorded 27,000 new cases of COVID-19, the highest daily total since January.
  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.
  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.

World News

  1. Taliban claim responsibility for Kabul suicide bombing: The Taliban have claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing in Kabul that killed at least 12 people.
  2. 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 international community.
  3. India and Pakistan agree to ceasefire along border: India and Pakistan have agreed to a ceasefire along their disputed border, in a move that could help to reduce tensions between the two countries.

UK News

  1. UK economy grows by 0.1% in June: The UK economy grew by 0.1% in June, according to official figures, despite concerns about the impact of COVID-19.
  2. NHS to receive extra funding to tackle COVID-19: The UK government has announced that the NHS will receive extra funding to help tackle the COVID-19 pandemic.
  3. UK and EU agree to extend Brexit transition period: The UK and EU have agreed to extend the Brexit transition period by two months, to allow for further negotiations on a trade deal.

Business News

  1. FTSE 100 falls as COVID-19 cases rise: The FTSE 100 index has fallen by 1.5% as concerns about the rising number of COVID-19 cases have hit investor sentiment.
  2. Amazon to create 10,000 new jobs in the UK: Amazon has announced that it will create 10,000 new jobs in the UK, as part of its plans to expand its operations in the country.
  3. HSBC to cut 35,000 jobs globally: HSBC has announced that it will cut 35,000 jobs globally, as part of its plans to reduce costs and improve efficiency.

These are just some of the latest news updates from BBC News. You can find more news and information on the BBC News website.