Vladimir Putin has denied owning a secret £1 billion (AU$1.77 billion) Black Sea palace with a pole dancing boudoir, after vision of its ritzy interiors was released.

The impeachment of Donald Trump is a step closer, with the article handed to the US Senate, triggering his trial.

As the United Kingdom approaches 100,000 coronavirus related deaths vaccines are being administered across 50 mass vaccination centres manned by the military and powered by NHS staff and volunteers.

COVID-19 fragments found in one of Sydney’s major sewage treatment plants has caused concern among healths officials, prompting calls for residents to go and get tested immediately.

Democrats can’t let go of Donald Trump, even as a former President. So now we have a second impeachment “Trial of the Century” in two years. Images: Europa Press/Zuma Press/Getty Images Composite: Mark Kelly