David Beckham has led the charge among footballers to support to the NHS staff working tirelessly to save lives during the coronavirus crisis.

Actress Kate, 44, screenwriter Phoebe, 34, and thespian Jude, 47, led the stars expressing their gratitude towards the healthcare professionals as they held up 'thank you' placards in a heartfelt clip.

David Beckham, Lewis Hamilton and Geri Horner led the celebrity tributes to WWII hero Captain Tom Moore on Thursday, as the veteran completed his charity walk,

The footballer, 44, took to Instagram to share a video of his 'infinity applause' on Thursday and was joined by the likes of Michael Owen, Harry Maguire and Pelé.

Amanda Holden, David Beckham, Scarlett Moffatt and Bear Grylls led the stars honouring the 75th anniversary of VE Day on Friday.

DOMINIC KING AT THE SAN MARINO STADIUM: He asked for a finish that was all guns blazing but, once again, it was a night when England shot themselves in the foot.

Following news that Kane would be out of action until April after tearing his left hamstring while playing for Tottenham, there were calls to bring Vardy out of international retirement.

Cheryl has lead celebrity tributes to the NHS on its 70th birthday. The singer took to Twitter on Thursday where she cited her near fatal battle with Malaria in 2010 in an emotional tweet.

It was an afternoon that left football fans across the country in utter elation, as England reached a World Cup semi-final for the first time in 28 years.

The third round of The Open at Royal Portrush begins on Saturday with defending champion Francesco teeing off at 8:45am BST. Follow all the golf action LIVE with JONATHAN SPENCER .

The final round of The Open at Royal Portrush begins slightly earlier than scheduled due to chances strong wind gusts Sunday afternoon. Follow all the golf action LIVE with Jonathan Spencer.

George Osborne has used an editorial in the Evening Standard newspaper of which he is the editor to declare his support for Boris Johnson in a boost to the latter's hopes of being the next PM.

Two Labour leadership hopefuls clashed over Brexit today as Sir Keir Starmer said the row over the UK leaving had been settled but Jess Phillips suggested she could campaign to rejoin the EU.

Rushan Abbas is calling for China to be stripped of its 2022 Winter Olympics and 2021 FIFA Club World Cup hosting rights.

Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is reportedly the leading candidate to become the new president of Ligue 1 side Rennes and is open to talks with the club's wealthy owners.

Wenger wants a player to be deemed onside if any part of the body which can legitimately score a goal is level or behind the last defender - even if other parts of their body are beyond it. 

Figures from poll trackers which map the various opinion poll firms suggest the Conservatives are on 35 per cent, with Jeremy Corbyn on 25 per cent and the Lib Dems on 18 per cent.

Some 36 per cent of voters have swung behind the Prime Minister, according to a YouGov survey conducted as the official starting gun was fired on the general election campaign.

Boris Johnson and the Tories hold a 12 point poll lead over Jeremy Corbyn and the Labour Party with the general election now just nine days away.

Boris Johnson and the Tories have a 10 point poll lead over Jeremy Corbyn and the Labour Party with the general election now just one week away.

Boris Johnson and the Tories' lead over Jeremy Corbyn and the Labour Party has narrowed to just six points with the general election three days away.

The bitter recrimination between Mr Corbyn' hard-Left supporters and more moderate factions began as soon as the exit polls last night accurately predicted the party's brutal pummelling

Andrea Leadsom is facing the axe in the reshuffle after 'lecturing' Boris Johnson about dangers of a 'male-dominated environment'. Liz Truss may survive and Thérèse Coffey given a reprieve.

Andrea Leadsom, who has twice run for the Tory party leadership and has held a variety of Cabinet posts, took her team of advisers for a champagne lunch at a Westminster hotel after her dismissal.

Ms Leadsom, who frequently clashed with the former Speaker in the Commons, used a ministerial resignation speech to wade in on him again, despite his own retirement in December.

In an article for The Conversation, Dr Kimberley Smith of the University of Surrey explains her latest research into the negative health affects of isolation and loneliness,

A letter signed by global leaders past and present has urged G20 to prevent a 'global recession becoming a global depression'. Tony Blair and Gordon, among other signatures, support the creation of an $193bn fund.

Mr Turnbull revealed he fell into a depression after his first ousting as the Liberal Party leader in 2009.

Former Tory Party leader Iain Duncan Smith - the self-declared 'quiet man' of politics - receives a knighthood. He has been regarded as the 'architect' of universal credit.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said in a message to Prime Minister Boris Johnson today that he wanted to 'express my sincere support at this difficult moment for you', according to the Kremlin.

The Favourite actor, 28, was back on home turf as he attended Tom Ford's Beau De Jour Fragrance Launch At The Marks Club in Mayfair, London on Tuesday evening.

Also joining the victorious no-shows were James Corden, Roman Griffin Davis, Elton John, Regina King, Bill Hader, Toni Collette and Stellan Skarsgård.

Ivanka Trump is said to be working hard behind the scenes of Washington DC to implement her paid family leave initiative - and she certainly didn't shy away from the spotlight in Munich this week either.

Body language expert Judi James suggested May's 'pantomime over-reaction' showed her desire to gain approval from the German leader, 'like you would your boss'.

Aides revealed it was a TV still of the duo speaking in the Commons and the Bundestag at the same time yesterday morning before flying to Brussels.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison is the fifth highest paid world leader with a massive salary of around AUD$538,000 - seven times the average national wage in Australia.

Body language expert Judi James told MailOnline there was a 'sense of intimidation' coming from other leaders while Boris had 'an air of happy oblivion' at the G7 in Biarritz, France.

Photos have emerged of Scott Morrison looking awkward while engaging with other world leaders at the G7 Summit in France.

G7 leaders posed on the shore of the Atlantic this evening for a 'family portrait' at the summit in Biarritz but Boris Johnson found himself in a place at the far side of the front row of 19 leaders and spouses.

Merkel, on a visit to Beijing, met with Chinese premier Li Keqiang and stressed that a peaceful solution is needed following as military trucks parked on the Hong Kong border.

EXCLUSIVE: John Baird, who steered Canada's foreign policy from 2011 to 2015, believes the Prime Minister can spearhead the Western push-back against Iran.

'Together, my friends, we have begun a political revolution to transform America and that revolution – our revolution – continues,' Sanders said.

Former Vice President Joe Biden sealed his status as the Democratic front runner on Tuesday when a new poll showed him leading his nearest rival Bernie Sanders by 24 points. 

Joe Biden is still holding his lead over the rest of the Democratic field as 20 presidential candidates gather in Detroit this week for their second round of primaries debates.

The Clemson University Palmetto Poll was released on Wednesday, just three days out from Saturday's vote.

Joe Biden is likely to take Florida in their primary elections next week as polls released Thursday show him in a massive lead against rival Bernie Sanders.

Sam Thompson, 24, has revealed he regrets leading his fellow housemate Amelia Lily, 22, on as he's not yet ready to have a girlfriend.

The Price Tag hitmaker, 31, looked breathtaking as she displayed her abs in a bralet and suit while her beau donned a casual look

While FIFA has drawn up plans to extend existing deals and push back the transfer window, De Marco insists players like Olivier Giroud, Willian and Jan Vertonghen would, legally, be free to depart.

Former Vice President Joe Biden leads Sen. Bernie Sanders 28 to 23 in a new CBS / YouGov poll in South Carolina, where Biden needs a strong showing.