Chinese officials are undergoing large coronavirus testings as a high number of asymptomatic cases have been recorded in the city of Kashgar.

Around 137 cases were detected by health officials, which has been linked to a garment factory in Kashgar. It is unclear how the initial infection was contracted, and authorities are working to test the entire city of 4.7 million residents by Tuesday.

The streets of Poland have been swarmed by angry protesters, after the constitutional court voted in favour of enforcing an almost total ban on abortion.

The court alleged the current laws on abortion of damaged foetuses does not align with the constitution.

The Great Barrier Reef is set to receive a $28 million federal funding package to help enhance the marine life and environment.

The funding will be divided between six natural resource projects on Queensland’s east coast. It will include beach clean-ups, managing threatened species, and helping rejuvenate natural habitats.

Warnings have been issued to parts of Queensland’s east coast today, urging people to be prepared for another day of severe thunderstorms.

The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) advised the south-east corner and northern parts of Queensland are expected to experience heavy storms today.

Researchers at Charles Sturt University have designed plastic boxes as a home for animals that have lost their habitats to the bushfires.

Through the use of 3D printing, the boxes imitate the microclimate of an actual tree hollow.

Melbourne is experiencing some relief as long-awaited easing of restrictions begins midnight tonight.

With the state recording zero coronavirus cases on Monday, the Premier Daniel Andrews has announced the end of the lockdown, and changes to the restrictions.

Belarus has undergone a nationwide strike in a strong protest to see leader Alexander Lukashenko step down from power.

A group of almost 3,000 Belarusians have taken to the streets waving red and white flags and protest signs.

Japan has vowed to become carbon neutral by 2050, as part of the country’s plan to committing to helping climate change.

The Prime Minister, Yoshihide Suga, delivered his first address on Monday, with the environment as his main concern and issue.