Current bbc news
Here are the current top stories from the BBC News website:
Breaking News
- UK Covid-19: 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, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics.
- G7 summit: World leaders gather in Cornwall - World leaders have arrived in Cornwall, England, for the G7 summit, where they will discuss issues such as climate change, trade, and global health.
- US Capitol riot: Trump's role under investigation - The US House of Representatives has voted to hold Steve Bannon, a former adviser to President Donald Trump, in contempt of Congress for refusing to cooperate with an investigation into the January 6th riot at the US Capitol.
UK News
- UK economy grows by 0.4% in May - The UK economy grew by 0.4% in May, according to the Office for National Statistics, as the country continued to recover from the pandemic.
- Boris Johnson: PM's popularity falls amid lockdown easing - A survey suggests that Prime Minister Boris Johnson's popularity has fallen as the UK emerges from lockdown, with many people feeling that the government's handling of the pandemic has been inadequate.
- London Bridge attack: Man arrested over stabbing - A 25-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a stabbing incident on London Bridge, which left three people injured.
World News
- Hong Kong: China's national security law 'a threat to democracy' - The Chinese government's national security law in Hong Kong is a "threat to democracy" and a "violation of human rights", according to a group of international human rights experts.
- India Covid-19: Cases surge as country struggles to cope - India is struggling to cope with a surge in Covid-19 cases, with hospitals overwhelmed and crematoriums working around the clock to deal with the dead.
- Israel-Gaza conflict: Ceasefire agreed after deadly violence - A ceasefire has been agreed between Israel and Palestinian militants in Gaza, following a day of deadly violence that saw dozens of people killed.
Business
- FTSE 100: Index falls as investors worry about inflation - The FTSE 100 index fell by 0.5% on Friday, as investors worried about the impact of rising inflation on the economy.
- Amazon to create 10,000 new UK jobs - Amazon has announced plans to create 10,000 new jobs in the UK, as the company continues to expand its operations in the country.
- 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 its efficiency.
These are just some of the current top stories from the BBC News website. You can visit the website for more information and updates on these and other stories.