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Top Stories
- UK economy shrinks by 0.1% in first quarter of 2023: The UK's economy contracted by 0.1% in the first quarter of 2023, according to official figures, as the country grapples with the impact of the cost of living crisis and economic uncertainty.
- Ukraine war: Russia launches fresh attacks on eastern cities: Russia has launched a series of attacks on Ukrainian cities in the east of the country, including Donetsk and Luhansk, as the conflict continues to rage on.
- Boris Johnson's 'partygate' fine increased to £15,000: Boris Johnson has been fined £15,000 for breaching lockdown rules during the "partygate" scandal, the Metropolitan police have announced.
World News
- China's Xi Jinping to visit Russia for talks with Putin: Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to visit Russia for talks with Vladimir Putin, amid growing tensions between the West and Russia over the Ukraine war.
- India's Modi government accused of 'crushing' dissent: India's opposition parties have accused the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi of "crushing" dissent and suppressing free speech, as the country faces growing protests over economic and social issues.
- US and EU impose sanctions on Belarus over human rights abuses: The US and EU have imposed sanctions on Belarus over human rights abuses, including the detention of opposition activists and journalists.
UK News
- NHS faces 'perfect storm' of challenges, warns health chief: The NHS is facing a "perfect storm" of challenges, including staff shortages, funding cuts, and rising demand, a senior health official has warned.
- UK's climate change targets 'unambitious', says report: The UK's climate change targets are "unambitious" and will not be enough to meet the country's obligations under the Paris agreement, a report has warned.
- London's housing crisis: 'We're being priced out of our own city': London's housing crisis is pushing people out of the city, with many struggling to afford even the most basic of homes, a new report has found.
Business
- FTSE 100 falls as investors worry about global economy: The FTSE 100 index fell by 1.5% on Friday as investors worried about the global economy and the impact of the Ukraine war on trade.
- Amazon to create 1,000 new jobs in UK: Amazon is to create 1,000 new jobs in the UK, as the company expands its operations in the country.
- UK's biggest banks face £1bn fine over Libor scandal: The UK's biggest banks are facing a £1bn fine over their role in the Libor scandal, which saw them manipulate interest rates to make profits.
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