The coronavirus outbreak has reached a "decisive point", the head of the World Health Organisation (WHO) says, urging countries to redouble efforts to contain its spread effectively.

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Assange tried to change US policy: court

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange committed a "purely political offence" because releasing classified US military and diplomatic files was aimed at changing American foreign policy, a court has heard.

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Canada to scrap security for Harry, Meghan

Canada will no longer provide security for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle once the couple are no longer working members of the British royal family in the coming weeks, the Canadian government says.

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Biggest explosion 'came from black hole'

Astronomers have discovered the biggest explosion seen in the universe, originating from a super-massive black hole.

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US basketballer admits to Aussie's death

A young Los Angeles basketballer will avoid a long prison sentence after pleading guilty to the fatal Hollywood hit-and-run death of Australian Andrew Mallard.

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Australian Associated Press