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Here are the latest news updates from BBC News Live:
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 (ONS).
- Boris Johnson to hold emergency Cobra meeting: The UK Prime Minister is to hold an emergency meeting of the Cobra committee to discuss the government's response to the rising number of Covid-19 cases.
- 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 and promote clean energy.
UK News
- UK economy shrinks by 0.1% in June: The UK economy contracted by 0.1% in June, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), as the country's recovery from the pandemic slowed.
- Rail strikes to go ahead despite last-minute talks: Rail strikes are set to go ahead in the UK despite last-minute talks between unions and train operators, with thousands of workers set to walk out in a dispute over pay and conditions.
- Police investigate after man dies in London stabbing: A man has died in a stabbing in London, with police investigating the incident.
World News
- Taliban claim responsibility for Kabul airport attack: The Taliban have claimed responsibility for an attack on Kabul airport, which killed at least 13 people and injured many more.
- North Korea fires ballistic missile into sea: North Korea has fired a ballistic missile into the sea, according to South Korean officials, in a move that has been condemned by the US and other countries.
- India's Covid-19 cases surge to record high: India has reported a record high number of Covid-19 cases, with the country's health system under increasing pressure.
Business News
- FTSE 100 falls as investors worry about Covid-19 surge: The FTSE 100 index has fallen as investors worry about the impact of the rising number of Covid-19 cases on the global economy.
- Amazon to create 10,000 new jobs in the UK: Amazon is to create 10,000 new jobs in the UK, the company has announced, as it expands its operations in the country.
- Oil prices fall as demand concerns grow: Oil prices have fallen as concerns about demand grow, with the global economy slowing down due to the pandemic.
Sport News
- England's Euro 2020 campaign ends with defeat to Italy: England's Euro 2020 campaign has ended with a defeat to Italy, with the team losing 3-2 in a penalty shootout after the match had ended 1-1 after extra time.
- Wimbledon to be played behind closed doors: Wimbledon is to be played behind closed doors this year, with the All England Lawn Tennis Club announcing that spectators will not be allowed to attend the tournament due to the pandemic.
- Manchester United sign Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund: Manchester United have signed Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund for a reported £73m, the club has announced.
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