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Here are the top stories from the BBC News website today:
Breaking News
- UK economy shrinks by 0.1% in January: The UK's economy contracted by 0.1% in January, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This is the first decline since July 2020.
- Russia-Ukraine crisis: US and EU impose sanctions: The US and EU have imposed new sanctions on Russia in response to its actions in Ukraine. The sanctions target Russian banks, energy companies, and individuals.
- Covid-19: WHO warns of 'tsunami' of cases: The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned of a "tsunami" of Covid-19 cases as the virus spreads rapidly around the world.
UK News
- Boris Johnson: PM's future in doubt after party allegations: Boris Johnson's future as UK Prime Minister is in doubt after allegations that he attended a party during lockdown. An investigation is underway.
- NHS waiting lists: Patients face longest waits on record: The number of patients waiting for NHS treatment has reached a record high, with over 4.4 million people waiting for more than 18 weeks.
- Climate change: UK to host COP26 climate summit: The UK will host the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow in November, with world leaders expected to attend.
World News
- US-China tensions: Beijing sanctions US officials: China has sanctioned several US officials in response to US sanctions imposed on Chinese officials over human rights abuses.
- India Covid-19 crisis: Hospitals overwhelmed: India's healthcare system is struggling to cope with a surge in Covid-19 cases, with hospitals overwhelmed and oxygen supplies running low.
- Israel-Palestine conflict: Gaza ceasefire holds: A ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants in Gaza has held for a second day, following a surge in violence.
Business News
- FTSE 100: Index falls as UK economy shrinks: The FTSE 100 index fell by 0.5% today as the UK economy contracted in January.
- Amazon to create 10,000 UK jobs: Amazon has announced plans to create 10,000 new jobs in the UK over the next year.
- HSBC profits fall by 34%: HSBC has reported a 34% fall in profits for the first quarter of the year, due to the impact of the pandemic.
These are just some of the top stories from the BBC News website today. You can find more news and updates on the BBC News website.