Tbc news update
Here's a summary of the latest news updates from the BBC News channel:
Top Stories
- COVID-19: UK cases rise by 30,000 in a day: The UK has reported a significant increase in COVID-19 cases, with 30,000 new cases recorded in the past 24 hours. This brings the total number of cases to over 4.5 million.
- Boris Johnson to hold emergency meeting on COVID-19: The UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, is set to hold an emergency meeting with his cabinet to discuss the rising number of COVID-19 cases and the government's response to the pandemic.
- US election: Trump and Biden make final push: The US presidential election is just days away, and both candidates are making their final push to win over voters. Donald Trump and Joe Biden have been campaigning across the country, making speeches and holding rallies.
International News
- Iran nuclear deal: US and Iran agree to talks: The US and Iran have agreed to hold talks on the 2015 nuclear deal, which was abandoned by the US in 2018. The talks are set to take place in Vienna next week.
- North Korea: Kim Jong-un's sister appears in public: Kim Yo-jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, has appeared in public for the first time in months. She was seen attending a ceremony to mark the 75th anniversary of the country's founding.
- Australia bushfires: Thousands of firefighters battle blazes: Thousands of firefighters are battling bushfires across Australia, with several states declaring states of emergency. The fires have already destroyed hundreds of homes and killed several people.
Business News
- FTSE 100 falls as COVID-19 cases rise: The FTSE 100 index has fallen by over 1% as concerns about the rising number of COVID-19 cases have hit the stock market.
- Amazon to create 10,000 new jobs in the UK: Amazon has announced plans to create 10,000 new jobs in the UK over the next few years. The company is expanding its operations in the country and is looking for people to work in its warehouses and delivery centers.
- HSBC to cut 35,000 jobs globally: HSBC has announced plans to cut 35,000 jobs globally as part of a major restructuring effort. The bank is looking to reduce costs and improve its efficiency.
Sports News
- Premier League: Manchester City and Liverpool draw: Manchester City and Liverpool have drawn 1-1 in their Premier League match. The result means that Manchester City remains top of the table, while Liverpool is just one point behind.
- Rugby World Cup: South Africa wins the tournament: South Africa has won the Rugby World Cup, defeating England 32-12 in the final. It is the Springboks' third World Cup title.
- Tennis: Novak Djokovic wins the US Open: Novak Djokovic has won the US Open, defeating Daniil Medvedev in the final. It is Djokovic's 18th Grand Slam title.
These are just some of the latest news updates from the BBC News channel. I hope you find them helpful!