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A jump in new infections has led California to reimpose restrictions in the richest US state, including the closure of bars and restaurants

Stimulus Hopes Boost US Stocks As European Shares Fall

Stimulus hopes boost US stocks as European shares fall

5G: Five Things To Know

Fifth-generation or 5G mobile networks promise ultra-fast downloads, but will there be a rapid rollout and uptake of the technology?

5G: Five things to know

Solskajer Snubs Paul Pogba As He Names Three ‘Leaders’ At Manchester United

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (right) said his side's fine form has slowed him from ageing

Paul Pogba has scored just one goal in the ongoing 2019-20 season for Manchester United.

Australia's offer of a safe haven to Hong Kongers is likely to anger China

China Lays Bare Australia 'Hypocrisy' On National Security Test For Hong Kong Immigrants

China is calling Australia's requirement hypocritical because of the latter's opposition to the new National Security laws in effect in Hong Kong.

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Police patrol near the Sydney Opera House, an area usually thronged with tourists, during Australia's coronavirus outbreak

Concern Over New Sydney Cluster As Australia Virus Cases Surge

Concern over new Sydney cluster as Australia virus cases surge

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When Does Sharkfest Start? National Geographic’s 2020 Schedule Released

See all the new programs set to air during the event.

Tim Paine lost form and confidence as he battled his demons. "I couldn't score runs. I couldn't eat. I couldn't sleep. I was so nervous before games. I was horrible to live with."

'Crying On The Couch' - Aussie Skipper Paine's Mental Demons

'Crying on the couch' - Aussie skipper Paine's mental demons

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Shark Attack: Teenager Dead After Being Bitten While Surfing

This is the second fatal attack in a week and at least the fifth in Australia this year.

The WHO says aggressive control measures can rein in the spread of the coronavirus

WHO Urges Aggressive Virus Measures As Flare-ups Spark New Closures

WHO urges aggressive virus measures as flare-ups spark new closures

The Boeing 777 travelling from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur was blown out of the sky by a missile

Netherlands Takes Russia To European Court Over MH17 Downing

Netherlands takes Russia to European court over MH17 downing

The village of Positano on the Amalfi coast has suffered a severe dip in tourism because of coronavirus

Absence Of US Tourists Hammers Italy's Amalfi Coast

Absence of US tourists hammers Italy's Amalfi coast

aerosol boxes used during intubation may increase risk of health workers to coronavirus infection

Aerosol Boxes Might Put Health Workers At Risk Instead Of Protecting Them, Study Shows

Aerosol boxes meant to protect front line health workers may harm them, according to a recent study.

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'Tetris' Gets a Daily Game Show In The Form Of 'Tetris Primetime'

With over 202 million copies sold, "Tetris" is about to evolve with the times once more.

Australia will allow only 4,000 citizens or permanent residents back into the country each day, as authorities battle a worsening coronavirus outbreak in Melbourne

Australia Cuts Citizen Returns As Virus Surge Worsens

Australia cuts citizen returns as virus surge worsens

Golden Horde winning at Royal Ascot

Bahrain Eyes Golden Racing Future In Wake Of 'Royal' Winner

Bahrain eyes golden racing future in wake of 'Royal' winner

The Serbian capital Belgrade has been hit by clashes, with protesters outraged over the government's handling of the pandemic and the return of a round-the-clock weekend lockdown

Global Stocks Mostly Lower As Infection Numbers Rattle Investors

Global stocks mostly lower as infection numbers rattle investors

Australia's offer of a safe haven to Hong Kongers is likely to anger China

Australia Offers Safe Haven To Hong Kongers, Sparking China Fury

Australia offers safe haven to Hong Kongers, sparking China fury

US President Donald Trump began withdrawing his country from the World Health Organization on Tuesday

Millions Under New Australia Lockdown As Global Virus Cases Soar

Millions under new Australia lockdown as global virus cases soar

Police stand guard outside a public housing estate locked down in Melbourne due to a spike in coronavirus cases

Five Million Begin Lockdown In Australian City

Five million begin lockdown in Australian city

US President Donald Trump has said he is considering banning TikTok as a way to punish China over the coronavirus pandemic

TikTok's Hong Kong Exit A 'Win-win' Business Move

TikTok's Hong Kong exit a 'win-win' business move

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said his government was suspending its extradition agreement with Hong Kong

Australia Offers Safe Haven To Hong Kongers

Australia offers safe haven to Hong Kongers

Australia became independent from Britain in 1901 but Queen Elizabeth II is still head of state

Queen's Letters On Australian PM's Sacking To Be Released In Full

Queen's letters on Australian PM's sacking to be released in full

The Dalai Lama is the universally recognised face of the movement for Tibetan autonomy

China Grabbed Tibet 60 Years Ago, New Sanctions Show US Hasn't Forgotten That

As tensions rise over China and the U.S. on various fronts, the State Department's action revives memories of the Chinese Communist Party's brazen land grab, the suppression of a peace-loving people and the destruction of their culture.

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said he was feeling "perfectly well" after testing positive for COVID-19

Brazil's President Contracts Virus As US Starts WHO Withdrawal

Brazil's president contracts virus as US starts WHO withdrawal

Long queues of cars were backed up at Victoria's border Wednesday after neighbouring state New South Wales closed the boundary

Panic-buying Returns As Melbourne Braces For Lengthy Lockdown

Panic-buying returns as Melbourne braces for lengthy lockdown

Anthony Fauci, the top US infectious disease expert, has warned that the country is still 'knee-deep' in its first coronavirus wave

Brazil's Skeptical President Has Virus, US Starts WHO Withdrawal

Brazil's skeptical president has virus, US starts WHO withdrawal

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