Countries that fail to use every mechanism available to combat the still-raging coronavirus will struggle to beat it, the World Health Organisation says.

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UK govt accused of virus towns data bungle

Opponents have accused the British government of putting lives at risk by failing to share information about local coronavirus outbreaks with affected areas.

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BioNTech, Pfizer vaccine 'shows potential'

A COVID-19 vaccine developed by German biotech firm BioNTech and US pharmaceutical giant Pfizer has shown potential and was found to be well tolerated in early-stage human trials, the companies say.

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US police clear 'brutal' Seattle demo zone

Seattle police are working to clear out a protest zone in the city that has become "lawless and brutal" after weeks of violence, including four shootings and the deaths of two teenagers, the city's police chief says.

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Putin can extend Russia term: early result

Early referendum results suggest Russian voters are overwhelmingly approving constitutional amendments that would allow President Vladimir Putin to run for another two terms and potentially extend his rule until 2036.

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HK police arrest more than 300 protesters

Hong Kong police have fired water cannon and tear gas and arrested more than 300 people as protesters took to the streets in defiance of sweeping security legislation introduced by China that critics say is aimed at snuffing out dissent.

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Australian Associated Press