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Here are the latest news updates from BBC News:

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. Iran nuclear deal: US and Iran agree to revive talks: The US and Iran have agreed to revive talks on reviving 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. India and Pakistan agree to ceasefire along border: India and Pakistan have agreed to a ceasefire along their disputed border, in a move that has been hailed as a major breakthrough.

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 faces winter crisis: The NHS is facing a winter crisis, with hospitals struggling to cope with the demand for services and staff shortages.
  3. UK and EU agree to extend Brexit transition period: The UK and EU have agreed to extend the Brexit transition period by a few months, in a move that has been welcomed by businesses.

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 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 the bank seeks to reduce costs and improve efficiency.

These are just some of the latest news updates from BBC News.