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Top Stories

  1. UK economy shrinks by 0.1% in Q1: The UK's economy contracted by 0.1% in the first quarter of the year, according to official figures. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the decline was driven by a fall in construction output and a decline in the production of goods.
  2. Boris Johnson to face MPs over Partygate: The Prime Minister is set to face MPs in the Commons to answer questions about the Partygate scandal, which has seen him accused of breaking lockdown rules.
  3. UK and EU agree on Northern Ireland protocol: The UK and EU have reached an agreement on the Northern Ireland protocol, which aims to resolve issues around trade and customs in the region.

World News

  1. Ukraine-Russia conflict: Fighting intensifies in Donbas: Fighting has intensified in eastern Ukraine, with both sides reporting heavy casualties. The conflict has been ongoing since 2014.
  2. India's COVID-19 cases surge to record high: India has reported a record number of new COVID-19 cases, with 386,452 infections in the past 24 hours.
  3. US and China hold high-level talks on trade and security: The US and China have held high-level talks on trade and security, with both sides expressing concerns about each other's actions.

UK News

  1. London's COVID-19 cases rise by 50% in a week: COVID-19 cases in London have risen by 50% in the past week, according to Public Health England.
  2. Rail strikes: Thousands of workers to walk out in June: Thousands of rail workers are set to walk out in June in a dispute over pay and conditions.
  3. UK weather: Heatwave warning issued for parts of England: A heatwave warning has been issued for parts of England, with temperatures expected to reach up to 30C (86F) in some areas.

Business

  1. FTSE 100 falls as inflation fears rise: The FTSE 100 index fell by 0.5% as investors worried about rising inflation and interest rates.
  2. Amazon to create 1,000 new jobs in UK: Amazon has announced plans to create 1,000 new jobs in the UK, with the majority based in its warehouses.
  3. UK inflation rate rises to 2.1%: The UK's inflation rate has risen to 2.1%, according to official figures, driven by higher prices for food and clothing.

These are just a few of the latest news stories from the BBC. You can find more news and updates on the BBC News website.