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- Coronavirus: UK cases rise by 1,148 in 24 hours: The number of people infected with Covid-19 in the UK has increased by 1,148 in the past 24 hours, according to the latest figures from the Department of Health.
- 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 coronavirus cases.
- US election: Trump and Biden clash in final debate: The final presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden has taken place, with the two candidates clashing on issues such as the economy, healthcare, and the Supreme Court.
UK News
- London Bridge attack: Man arrested over stabbing: A 25-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was stabbed to death on London Bridge.
- 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 winter pressures.
- Brexit: EU and UK agree on trade deal: The European Union and the UK have agreed on a trade deal, which will come into effect on January 1, 2021.
World News
- Coronavirus: Global cases pass 50 million mark: The number of people infected with Covid-19 worldwide has passed 50 million, according to the World Health Organization.
- US election: Trump and Biden make final push: The two presidential candidates are making their final push for votes ahead of the election on November 3.
- India: Farmers protest against new farm laws: Thousands of farmers have taken to the streets in India to protest against new farm laws that they say will benefit large corporations at their expense.
Business
- FTSE 100: Index falls as investors worry about Covid-19: The FTSE 100 index has fallen by 1.5% as investors worry about the impact of the rising number of Covid-19 cases on the economy.
- Amazon to create 10,000 new jobs in UK: The online retailer Amazon has announced that it will create 10,000 new jobs in the UK over the next few years.
- Oil prices fall as demand concerns grow: Oil prices have fallen by 2% as concerns about the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on demand continue to grow.
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