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Tensions between China and Australia have escalated in recent weeks following Canberra's call for an independent inquiry into the origins and spread of the coronavirus

China Defends Travel Warning Against Australia, Cites 'Ample Facts' Point To Racism Spike

China is defending its decision to issue a travel warning against Australia for what it says is an increase in racial abuse among Asians.

Australia China News: Beijing Ignores Australia's Plea To Ease Tension

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Australia on Monday revealed that China has remained unresponsive to its pleas to ease tension between the two states.

Australia Shark Attack: 60-Year-Old Dies After Great White Shark Bites Off Thigh

A 60-year-old Australian surfer was killed by a great white shark Sunday at the northern New South Wales coast.

Police charge a barricade in the street during a demonstration against the death of George Floyd, near the White House on May 31, 2020 in Washington

Australian Media Attacked By Riot Police At US Protests, Morrison Asks For Investigation

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has asked for an investigation into the assault suffered by Australian media at the hands of riot police in Washington, DC as they covered the week-long violent protests in the United States.

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China's state media has seized on images of violence by Hong Kong protesters to justify a new security law

Hong Kong Protests: Taiwan's Tsai Says New China Security Law Will 'Erode' Democracy

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen has pledged her support to the people of Hong Kong as they face what could be their biggest hurdle in their fight for democracy against China.

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Target Australia Store Closures: 75 Stores To Close, 90 More Converted To Kmart

Target is closing down as many as 75 stores in Australia as it continues to struggle amid the coronavirus pandemic.

US President Donald Trump initially wanted to hold the G7 summit at one of his own resorts

Coronavirus Second Wave: Trump Won't Close US Economy Again Even If Cases Surge

President Donald Trump confirmed Thursday he is “not closing our country” again even if a second wave of COVID-19 hits the United States.

China's President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump are increasingly divided by the coronavirus pandemic

Coronavirus Investigation: US Supports Australia’s Probe, Trump Blames China For ‘Mass Worldwide Killing’

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo confirmed that the United States supports Australia’s bid for an independent investigation into the origins of the novel coronavirus.

Coronavirus Australia: State Health Departments Unable To Use COVIDSafe App Data

Australian states have yet to use data coming from the COVIDSafe, the mobile application launched by the government for contact tracing.

In a Sunday newspaper article, Prime Minister Boris Johnson acknowledged that some people were having trouble adapting to the restrictions imposed by the measures take to tackle the virus, even after they were loosened last week

Coronavirus Vaccine May Never Arrive, UK PM Boris Johnson Warns

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed the harsh truth brits must adapt to the new normal as a coronavirus vaccine may not arrive any time soon.

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison delivers the national apology to sexual abuse survivors at the Parliament on Oct. 22, 2018.

Coronavirus Australia Update: Nearly 600,000 Jobs Lost In April As Unemployment Rate Surges

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has confirmed the grim truth close to 600,000 jobs were lost in April.

Coronavirus Australia: Federal Treasurer Gets Tested For COVID-19 After Coughing Fit At Parliament

Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has tested negative for COVID-19 following an alarming coughing fit during a parliament address.

Coronavirus: Australian Church That Promotes Bleach As COVID-19 Cure Slapped With Fines

An Australian church has been issued infringement notices for selling and promoting bleach as a cure for COVID-19.

US President Donald Trump wears protective goggles during a visit to a Honeywell plant that manufactures personal protective equipment in Phoenix, Arizona

Twitter To Tag Misleading COVID-19 Tweets From Trump

It remains to be seen if Twitter will really tag tweets from President Donald Trump containing disputed or misleading information about COVID-19.

Ahmaud Arbery Killing: Father, Son Suspected Of Killing Black Man While Jogging Arrested

A white father and son have been arrested in the death of a black Georgia resident, Ahmaud Arbery, who was fatally shot while jogging through neighborhoods southwest of Brunswick.

Soccer Player Found Alive Four Years After Car Crash That Allegedly Killed Him

He’s alive! A soccer player who reportedly died in a car crash in 2016 has been found alive. The Congolese athlete who played professional soccer in Germany has emerged alive after four years.

Coronavirus Australia: NSW, Victoria Will Not Lift COVID-19 Restrictions For Mother's Day

Major states in Australia will remain on lockdown and will not relax social distancing restrictions by Mother’s Day despite reports Prime Minister Scott Morrison will be announcing the easing of measures this weekend.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth and Princesses Anne arrive at Ascot racecourse.

Coronavirus Update: Queen Elizabeth Is 'So Pleased" With Australia's COVID-19 Response

Her Majesty The Queen commended Australia for its successful efforts in controlling the spread of the coronavirus.

Australia To Reopen Economy This Week, But Warns COVID-19 Cases May Surge

Australia is bracing for an uptick of COVID-19 cases in the coming weeks as the country opens up its economy again after two months of lockdown and travel and social distancing restrictions.

Coronavirus Investigation: China Accuses Australia Of 'Petty Tricks' Over COVID-19 Probe

The exchange of words between China and Australia continues following the latter's call for an investigation into the origins, spread and global response on the COVID-19 outbreak.

Coronavirus Australia: ‘Cause For Celebration’ As COVID-19 Cases Continue To Decline

Australia has a “cause for celebration” after it recorded only one case of community transmission on Monday. New cases of COVID-19 continue to show a decline as well.

Teen Couple Hires Hitman To Kill Stepdad After Getting Caught In Bed

A teen couple from Pennsylvania were arrested for plotting to kill the girl’s stepdad by hiring a hitman after he found them in bed.

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China Threatens Australia Over Coronavirus Investigation, Minister Payne Calls It ‘Economic Coercion’

China is calling out Australia for its plans to conduct an investigation into the origins and spread of COVID-19, including the initial response of Beijing.

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New Coronavirus Symptoms: CDC Adds 6 More COVID-19 Indicators To Its Website

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has officially confirmed six more COVID-19 symptoms, adding to the initial three indicators of the disease.

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Coronavirus Update: Scott Morrison, Donald Trump Discuss US-Australia COVID-19 Response

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison confirmed that he had spoken with U.S. President Donald Trump Wednesday about the coronavirus crisis sweeping the world and the issues revolving the World Health Organization (WHO).

Coronavirus Update: PM Scott Morrison, Bill Gates Discuss WHO Funding, COVID-19 Vaccine

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Bill Gates have spoken today about the future of the World Health Organization (WHO).

Coronavirus: 42-Year-Old Filipino Is Youngest Person To Die Of COVID-19 In Australia

A 42-year-old man from Perth became the youngest person to die of COVID-19 in Australia.

FILE PHOTO: Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk stands on the podium as he attends a forum on startups in Hong Kong, China January 26, 2016.

Elon Musk Claims Ventilator Donations Arrived At Hospitals, Governor’s Office Says They Didn’t

The office of Gavin Newsom, governor of California, said ventilators Elon Musk promised to donate have yet to arrive at hospitals. The Tesla CEO claims hospitals have received the medical equipment.

Coronavirus Australia: Government Urges States To Reopen Schools Despite COVID-19 Pandemic

Australia’s federal government has urged states to reopen schools while it considers easing some restrictions on travel in light of the slowing spread of COVID-19 in the country.

Coronavirus Australia: Man Gets Jailed For Breaking Quarantine Rules To Visit Girlfriend

A man from Perth has become the first person to be jailed for breaking quarantine restrictions in the country. His great reason for sneaking out — his girlfriend.

Coronavirus Update: Australia Won’t Lift COVID-19 Restrictions Despite Low New Cases

Australia will not be easing its travel restrictions and social distancing rules despite a slow growth in COVID-19 cases in the country. Australia has been praised for its success in curbing the coronavirus outbreak.