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Letter to Daniel Andrews outlines ‘distressing’ situation where nurses are not being given N95 masks and there ‘isn’t enough PPE’• Melbourne’s stage 4 restrictions; Victoria stage 3…

A policewoman's head was repeatedly "smashed" in one incident in shopping centre, authorities say. A policewoman's head was repeatedly "smashed" in one incident in shopping centre, authorities say.

A new research programme in Gabon is identifying the ‘isotopic fingerprint’ of the world’s most-trafficked mammal in the fight to beat smugglersAfter a two-week chase through Lopé-Okanda national park, a mosaic of…

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsOil giant cuts dividend to 5.25 cents per shareHuge loss posted after Q2 writedownsBP: Covid-19 creating volatile environmentGlobal oil demand tumbled this year 7.34am BST Good…

Researchers warn more testing is needed ahead of schools reopening to prevent second wave while other experts criticise handling of crisisBoost test and trace before English schools reopen ‘or risk second wave’UK virologists…

Foreign affairs spokesman accuses US of hypocrisy and editorial in state-run newspaper decries choice between submission at ‘mortal combat’The US has offered China the “choice of submission or mortal combat in the tech realm”, state media…

Aside from climate change, James’s public record shows him to share most of his father’s and brother’s worldviewIt seems unlikely that James Murdoch’s departure from the News Corporation board will make any…

Three men stuck on tiny Pikelot island after their boat ran out of fuel and strayed off course spotted by Australian and US military aircraftThree Micronesian sailors stranded on a remote Pacific island have been found alive and well after…

TikTok, Spain’s monarchy, Turkey: Here’s what you need to know. TikTok, Spain’s monarchy, Turkey: Here’s what you need to know.

The president's comments come after Microsoft said it is in talks to buy the app's US business. The president's comments come after Microsoft said it is in talks to buy the app's US business.

Previously downgraded to a storm, Isaias was upgraded to a hurricane hours before making landfall. Previously downgraded to a storm, Isaias was upgraded to a hurricane hours before making landfall.

“Storm surge and inland flooding are possible and everyone needs to remain vigilant until it passes,” President Trump said. NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Hurricane Isaias has made landfall near Ocean Isle Beach, North…

US regulators have put forward a list of changes needed before the ill-fated planes can restart flights. US regulators have put forward a list of changes needed before the ill-fated planes can restart flights.

A strict curb on movements has been re-imposed in the capital Manila after a surge in Covid infections. A strict curb on movements has been re-imposed in the capital Manila after a surge in Covid infections.

With NHS services consumed by the fight against Covid-19 in recent months, cancer care has been dealt a blow, with diagnoses and treatment delayedWhen the UK went into lockdown in March, the NHS braced for what it knew would be one of the…

Rare find includes skin, tendon and excrement of what is thought to be an adult maleRussian scientists are poring over the uniquely well-preserved bones of a 10,000-year-old woolly mammoth after completing the operation to pull them from…

In a court filing, lawyers said the investigation includes decades of possible criminal activity. In a court filing, lawyers said the investigation includes decades of possible criminal activity.

The IDF confirmed the strikes were in retaliation against an attempted bombing in Golan Heights. The IDF confirmed the strikes were in retaliation against an attempted bombing in Golan Heights.

Microsoft confirmed it wants to acquire TikTok after President Trump threatened to ban the app. Microsoft confirmed it wants to acquire TikTok after President Trump threatened to ban the app.

Less than two years after the collapse of the Morandi Bridge killed 43 people and embarrassed the nation, Italy inaugurated its replacement, and vowed to do better. Less than two years after the collapse of the Morandi Bridge killed 43…

Every time I put my son in front of a screen the guilt ties itself around my heart like a tourniquet“Why are you crying mummy?”“Oh baby, I’m not crying,” I sobbed. Continue reading... Every time I put my son in…

Pyongyang’s past six nuclear tests had likely helped it develop miniaturised nuclear devices, interim report finds, echoing previous warningsNorth Korea is pressing on with its nuclear weapons programme and several countries believe…

The National Hurricane Center warned coastal residents of North and South Carolina to brace for flooding and up to 8 inches of rainTropical Storm Isaias was upgraded to a category 1 hurricane as it neared landfall in the Carolinas on…

Women in Iran are often too scared to speak about domestic abuse - now a podcast gives them a voice. Women in Iran are often too scared to speak about domestic abuse - now a podcast gives them a voice.

Amid a global pandemic and diplomatic tensions, Chinese students in the US are feeling anxious. Amid a global pandemic and diplomatic tensions, Chinese students in the US are feeling anxious.

Astrophysicist Katie Mack has been researching The End of Everything. Astrophysicist Katie Mack has been researching The End of Everything.

Companies should ensure six weeks’ worth of drugs for end of transition period, DHSC saysPharmaceutical companies should stockpile six weeks’ worth of drugs to guard against disruption at the end of the Brexit transition period,…

Trump rejects national lockdown; Philippines reimposes restrictions on 27 million around capital; Vietnam in ‘decisive’ fight against coronavirus. Follow latest updatesTrump calls Birx’s dire warning on virus spread in the…

Manhattan district attorney is seeking eight years of president's tax returns Manhattan district attorney is seeking eight years of president's tax returns

Manhattan district attorney is seeking eight years of president's tax returns Manhattan district attorney is seeking eight years of president's tax returns

Bolt had a gift for making the impossible seem easy but his success was based on mental resolve as well as electric paceSomething you may not know about me: there is almost no set of circumstances – personal, professional, medical…

The military released grainy, edited footage of the ambush of what it said were four militants planting explosives in the area, amid heightened tensions along Israel’s northern frontiers. The military released grainy, edited footage…

New shrine to Lord Ram where mosque was torn down in 1992 marks culmination of a sustained political campaign by the BJP Diwali has come early to the temple town of Ayodhya. Though the Hindu festival is three months away, the town has been…

The storm is expected to make landfall on Monday night with "dangerous winds and storm surge". The storm is expected to make landfall on Monday night with "dangerous winds and storm surge".

JB White was expected to join the University of New Mexico Lobos for the 2020-21 season JB White was expected to join the University of New Mexico Lobos for the 2020-21 season

The footballer is recognised for his activism in the magazine among 40 ‘faces of hope’Marcus Rashford’s inspirational, policy-changing campaign against child poverty has garnered him accolades aplenty. Now it has also…

Despite being a NATO member, Turkey has bought Russian air defense. And a recent push into Libya and its energy ambitions nearly led to armed conflicts with France and Greece. Despite being a NATO member, Turkey has bought Russian air…

Wide receiver makes comments as Covid-19 hits US sports27-year-old says football’s situation different to that of NBAOdell Beckham Jr, one of the NFL’s biggest stars, says the season should not go ahead as the Covid-19 pandemic…

The girl was killed by a stray bullet in a drive-by shooting that went wrong, media reports say. The girl was killed by a stray bullet in a drive-by shooting that went wrong, media reports say.

Police guard also dies in shooting at restaurant in GuerreroMore than 120 Mexican journalists killed in 20 yearsPress groups have called for justice after unidentified gunmen killed a journalist in southern Mexico, along with a police…

The US Navy Seals have launched an investigation after the footage from an event last year emerged. The US Navy Seals have launched an investigation after the footage from an event last year emerged.

'Huge parties whether on land or boat are: illegal, disrespectful, violate common decency, rude,' governor says 'Huge parties whether on land or boat are: illegal, disrespectful, violate common decency, rude,' governor says

Two years after part of Genoa's Morandi motorway bridge collapsed, killing 43 people, a new structure was opened in its place on Monday. The new Genoa San Giorgio bridge, designed by local architect Renzo Piano, was inaugurated in a…

Researchers discover links with earlier puberty and signs of more rapid cellular ageingChildren who experience violence or trauma seem to age faster, going through puberty earlier and showing greater signs of ageing in their cells,…

New York’s Cyrus Vance is seeking eight years of tax returnsReports of ‘extensive and protracted criminal conduct’ citedA New York prosecutor trying to access Donald Trump’s tax returns told a judge on Monday that he…

The politician’s campaign for peace was seen as a driving force behind an end to 25 years of sectarian conflict in the territory. The politician’s campaign for peace was seen as a driving force behind an end to 25 years of…

82-year-old king emeritus says he is moving abroad to help son ‘exercise his responsibilities’ as kingSpain’s former king Juan Carlos is to leave the country and go into exile abroad following a series of damaging…

Saniniu Laizer sells a Tanzanite stone for $2 million (£1.5m), months after a similar find. Saniniu Laizer sells a Tanzanite stone for $2 million (£1.5m), months after a similar find.

‘Dangerously hot conditions’ hamper firefightersBlaze only 5% contained but no injuries reportedThousands of people in California were under evacuation order after a wildfire in mountains east of Los Angeles exploded in size and…

Some places in NSW and Queensland had record rainfalls, while Tasmania had its second-driest July since 1957 Rainfall across Australia was 43% below average in July, continuing a long-term drying trend consistent with rising atmospheric…