Australia has recorded about 11,800 coronavirus cases

China recorded a total of 42 new asymptomatic cases

Economy comes under pressure due to coronavirus pandemic and US sanctions

TV images shows smoke coming out of the 15th century structure

Australia posted its second biggest one-day rise in new Covid-19 infections

The summer rainy season brings floods to China almost every year

Thailand’s coronavirus tally since January is 3,227 infections and 58 deaths

Mexico recorded 276 additional fatalities and 4,482 new infections

Accidental downing of a Ukrainian passenger plane in January killed 176 people aboard

Country's seven other states and territories have banned travellers from Victoria