Coronavirus death tolls have climbed by more than 800 in both Italy and Spain but the World Health Organisation's emergency chief says cases in the two countries are "potentially stabilising".

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Mutating coronavirus 'now has 8 strains'

The coronavirus is mutating - as viruses do - and eight strains are now making the rounds globally, medical experts say.

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UK says restrictions helping virus battle

Britain's near-lockdown is having a "big effect" on social contacts as it races to limit the spread of coronavirus and avoid overwhelming the country's intensive care units, the government says.

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Aust, Dutch holding MH17 talks with Russia

Australia and the Netherlands are still holding diplomatic talks with Russia that could pave the way for litigation over the MH17 disaster, a victims' spokesman says.

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Prince Harry, Meghan leave royal roles

Prince Harry and his US wife Meghan have posted their last message as working members of Britain's royal family before officially embarking on new careers without their "Royal Highness" styles.

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I Love Rock N' Roll co-writer dead at 69

Alan Merrill, who co-wrote the song I Love Rock N' Roll that became a signature hit for fellow rocker Joan Jett, has died of coronavirus complications aged 69.

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Australian Associated Press