A political analyst says Russia is trying to use this week's talks with the US to destroy the trust between the US and the EU.
The UN is condemning the launch of a North Korean ballistic missile.
WHO scientists estimate that half of the Western European population will be infected with COVID-19 in the next 6 - 8 weeks.
Victoria's vaccine booster mandate for workers in critical industries will come into force today at midnight.
NSW residents will have to report positive results from rapid antigen tests.
