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Here are the latest news headlines from the BBC:
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.
- 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 phase one trade deal: The US and China have agreed to a phase one trade deal, which will see China increase its purchases of US goods and services.
UK News
- London Bridge attack: Man arrested after stabbing: A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a stabbing incident on London Bridge, which left two people injured.
- UK weather: Stormy conditions expected: The UK is bracing itself for stormy weather, with strong winds and heavy rain expected to hit the country over the next few days.
- NHS England: Hospitals to receive extra funding: NHS England has announced that hospitals will receive an extra £1.5 billion in funding to help them cope with the increasing demand for services.
World News
- Iran nuclear deal: US and Iran agree to talks: The US and Iran have agreed to hold talks to discuss the nuclear deal, which was abandoned by the US in 2018.
- Hong Kong protests: Police fire tear gas at protesters: Police in Hong Kong have fired tear gas at protesters, who are demanding greater democracy and autonomy from China.
- Australia bushfires: Death toll rises to 33: The death toll from the bushfires in Australia has risen to 33, with many more people still missing.
Business News
- FTSE 100: Index falls by 1.5%: The FTSE 100 index has fallen by 1.5% in early trading, amid concerns about the impact of the rising number of Covid-19 cases on the global economy.
- Oil prices: Prices fall by 2%: Oil prices have fallen by 2% amid concerns about the impact of the rising number of Covid-19 cases on global demand.
- Amazon: Company to create 2,000 new jobs: Amazon has announced that it will create 2,000 new jobs in the UK, as part of its plans to expand its operations in the country.
These are just some of the latest news headlines from the BBC.