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Australian politicians have condemned protests against coronavirus restrictions amid a rise in cases.

The Delta variant of COVID-19 has now been detected in 124 territories worldwide, the World Health Organization (WHO) says.

The Afghan government imposed a curfew across almost all of the country on Saturday in an attempt to stop the Taliban from invading cities.

Rescuers are scouring devastated parts of western India for survivors after heavy rains caused deadly floods.

US R&B star R. Kelly has been accused of fresh abuse allegations, including the claim he had a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old boy.

Demonstrations have taken place in Australian cities against tight restrictions imposed to tackle a rise in COVID cases.

US President Joe Biden has authorised up to $100m from an emergency fund to meet “unexpected urgent” refugee needs stemming from the situation in Afghanistan.

China is imposing sanctions on several US individuals and organisations in response to recent US sanctions on Chinese officials in Hong Kong.

The rush home for up to 20,000-odd Kiwis in Australia is on following the suspension of the transtasman bubble and a seven-day deadline for getting back without the need for an MIQ voucher – which are all currently taken.

NSW is bracing for another rise in COVID-19 cases today after a record rise yesterday and a state of emergency being declared.

Rescue teams in India struggled through thick sludge and debris to reach dozens of submerged homes.

There were 12 new locally-acquired cases recorded in Victoria in the 24 hours to midnight.