Italy locks down millions as toll jumps
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Italy has ordered a virtual lockdown across much of its wealthy north, including the financial capital Milan, in a drastic new attempt to try to contain the coronavirus outbreak.
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China quarantine hotel collapse kills six
Six people have died in the collapse of a hotel in the Chinese city of Quanzhou, the Ministry of Emergency Management said on Sunday, after state media said the place was being used to quarantine individuals under observation for the coronavirus.
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Another jump in coronavirus deaths in Iran
Iran's health ministry says 194 people have died from coronavirus and 6566 are now infected.
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MH17 trial set to begin in Netherlands
The trial of four men charged with murder over the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight 17 is set to begin in the Netherlands.
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Kamala Harris endorses former rival Biden
US Senator Kamala Harris, a former 2020 Democratic presidential candidate, says she will endorse her one-time rival Joe Biden's bid for the White House.
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Protests, celebrations mark Women's Day
From the streets of Manila to a school in east London, demonstrators around the world have marked International Women's Day with calls to end exploitation and increase equality.
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Harry, Meghan on last duty before new life
Prince Harry and wife Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, will fulfill their final royal commitment when they appear at the annual Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey in London on Monday.
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Australian Associated Press
