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EU united over virus, but with scarce resources

European Council President Charles Michel attends a conference call with European leaders on...

EU united over virus, but with scarce resources

European leaders are presenting a united front as the coronavirus cast a lengthening shadow across their continent, but have fallen short of agreeing radical measures to tackle an exceptional crisis.

Weinstein lawyers seeking 5 years' jail

Harvey Weinstein is also facing charges in a separate Los Angeles trial. Photo: Reuters

Weinstein lawyers seek 5 years' jail for sex crimes

Lawyers for Harvey Weinstein, convicted last month of rape and sexual assault, have asked a court to take into consideration his health and age and sentence him to prison for five years.

Italy lockdown 'like an apocalypse has struck'

A soldier wearing a protective face mask talks with a woman wearing a respiratory mask as part of...

Italy lockdown 'like an apocalypse has struck'

Shops and restaurants closed, hundreds of flights were cancelled and streets emptied across Italy on the first day of an unprecedented, nationwide lockdown.

Putin looking to stay in power until 2036

Vladimir Putin is currently required by the constitution to step down in 2024 when his second...

Putin looking to stay in power until 2036

Russian President Vladimir Putin has opened the door to constitutional changes that would allow him to remain in power until 2036 at the age of 83.

Bootleg booze 'virus cure' kills dozens in Iran

The death toll in a part of Iran is higher for people trying to avoid the coronavirus infection than it is for those who were actually infected.

British court rules out gender neutral passport

British court rules out gender neutral passport

A British court has ruled out adding a third option on passports for people who define themselves as neither male nor female following a lengthy legal battle, saying the existing policy was lawful.

Lego dispenser helping to ward off virus

Children use every school break and any chance they can get to line up to use their self-built...

Lego dispenser helping to ward off virus

Pupils at a school in Taiwan have found their own unique way to fight the coronavirus - an automated disinfectant dispenser built from Lego.

Trump vows 'major' steps to aid US economy

Donald Trump has criticised news media organisations' coverage of the coronavirus outbreak in a...

Trump vows 'major' steps to aid US economy

US President Donald Trump says he will be taking "major" steps to gird the economy against the impact of a spreading coronavirus outbreak and discuss a payroll tax cut.

'Stay at home': All of Italy now in lockdown

A waiter stands by empty tables outside a restaurant at St Mark's Square after the government...

'Stay at home': All of Italy now in lockdown

All of Italy is to go into lockdown, in an unprecedented move aimed at beating the coronavirus in Europe's worst-affected country.

North Korea resumes missile programme

North Korea has resumed missile tests after a three-month break. Photo: KCNA via Reuters

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North Korea resumes missile programme

North Korea has launched multiple projectiles into the sea as part of firing drills, according to South Korea's military, drawing US and Chinese appeals for Pyongyang to return to talks.

Harry and Meghan bow out from official roles

Prince Harry and Meghan (at rear) joined Prince William and his wife Catherine, Duchess of...

Harry and Meghan bow out from official roles

Britain's top royals joined one another at Westminster Abbey in their last public family gathering before Prince Harry and his wife Meghan set off on a new career path devoid of official duties.

Downing of MH17 trial to start without suspects

The Malaysian Airlines plane crashed near the near the village of Hrabove in the Donetsk region...

Downing of MH17 trial to start without suspects

Four fugitive suspects are to go on trial in the Netherlands charged with the murder of 298 passengers and crew aboard Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 shot down in 2014.

Erdogan to discuss migrant crisis with EU

Tens of thousands of migrants have been trying to get into Greece, an EU member state. Photo:...

Erdogan to discuss migrant crisis with EU

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has urged Greece to "open your gates" to refugees trying to enter the EU from Turkey and said he hoped to win more help from talks on Monday.

Women's Day: Marches held calling for equality

Women clash with security forces as they take part in a rally during Women's Day celebrations in...

Women's Day: Marches held calling for equality

Tear gas, stones and water canons have been used as people marked International Women's Day.

Italy locks down millions as virus deaths jump

The normally busy Duomo square in Milan on Sunday. Photo: Reuters

Italy locks down millions as virus deaths jump

Much of Italy's wealthy north is in lockdown, including the financial capital Milan, in a drastic attempt to try to contain a outbreak of coronavirus that saw the number of deaths leap again sharply.

Australia's coronavirus figures continue to rise

People out in the Sydney suburb of Chatswood. Photo: Getty

Australia's coronavirus figures continue to rise

More than 70 Australians have tested positive to the coronavirus, and figures are expected to continue climbing across the country.

Biden-Sanders showdown as Warren ends campaign

United States Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren speaks at a town hall in Los...

Biden-Sanders showdown as Warren ends campaign

Elizabeth Warren ended her presidential campaign on Thursday, making the race for the Democratic nomination a two-man battle between former Vice President Joe Biden and US Senator Bernie Sanders.

Italy closes all schools as virus toll rises

People wearing protective masks walk past the Colosseum in Rome. Photo: Reuters

Italy closes all schools as virus toll rises

Italy has closed all schools and universities in a bid to try to slow the spread of the coronavirus in Europe's worst-hit country as the death toll and number of cases jumped.