The London Mayor promised a zero-tolerance stance towards abuse on social media when the police unit was launched more than two years ago, which is staffed by five Scotland Yard officers.

It means thousands of councillors and elected mayors including London's Sadiq Khan - who called for the May 7 poll to go ahead as planned - will spend an extra 12 months in office.

MIKE DICKSON AT ROLAND GARROS: Barely two months ago, Jo Konta was in the bowels of the Miami Dolphins stadium, desolate after being routed by Chinese player Qiang Wang.

Ashleigh Barty is one match away from becoming the first Australian to be crowned women's world number one in 43 years after progressing to the final of the Nature Valley Classic.

The American, who became the youngest player to reach a WTA final since Czech Nicole Vaidisova in 2004, overcame 2017 French Open champion 6-3 1-6 6-2 in the final.

Nigel Farage (pictured today), who intends to spoil his own ballot paper, savaged Boris Johnson's 'oven-ready' Brexit deal and claimed it will give the UK 'many long years of indigestion' and 'agony'.

Taking to Instagram in June, the 22-year old actress shared a black and white image of Lauren Bacall and Humphrey Bogart following an adverse response to her dating DiCaprio, 45.

The 22-year-old actress spoke with The Los Angeles Times , where she was asked about her relationship with the 45-year-old DiCaprio, who have been dating since late 2017.

Leonardo DiCaprio was seen posing with longtime friend Robert De Niro, 76, during the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards held in Beverly Hills. They worked together on the 1993 film This Boy's Life.

Kaoru Hasuike and his girlfriend Yukiko spent 24 years as captives in North Korea, where he was forced to work training spies after being kidnapped from a Japanese beach.

Kim Jong-un will likely have 40 nukes by 2020, researchers from Sweden say, around a dozen more than this time last year - meaning he has continued to build them despite talks with the US.

Jeffrey Lewis, an nuclear expert from California, has warned that Trump's volatile relationship with Kim Jong-un could plunge the world into a nuclear crisis if North Korea restarts testing nukes.

On Sunday, state media showed Kim Kyong Hui (right) sitting near Kim Jong-Un at a performance celebrating the Lunar New Year in Pyongyang.

A report studying the internet usage of these North Korean leaders throughout 2019 claims Kim Jong-un is presiding over 'a nation run like a criminal syndicate'.

Last year, Katy Perry released her holiday jingle Cozy Little Christmas. And on Sunday, the singer, 35, announced that the song's music video would be coming out one year after its original release.

The Prime Minister's favourite team will begin their 2020 campaign against the South Sydney Rabbitohs - supported by opposition leader Anthony Albanese - at ANZ Stadium in Sydney.

A former Channel Seven reality TV star sobbed as a judge sentenced her to up to four years' jail time for dealing heroin after hearing how she abused four different drugs a day following her brush with fame.

Kendall Jenner has recently earned the title of highest paid woman on Instagram. She raked in $15.9million this year in sponsored posts, charging $611k per post and posting 26 ads.

Hailey Bieber doesn't often share details from her personal life. But in the new issue of People, the 23-year-old Vogue cover girl did just that where she admits she has been on birth control for two years.

The 24-year-old model said she would love to bag the highly-desired position - but only 'for a year.'

The statuesque supermodel looked carefree as she showed off her fantastic physique while romping around the beaches of the Bahamas in minuscule Sommer Swim suit.

Melbourne club promoter William Cabantog, 36, was arrested on July 9 for alleged cocaine possession at Lost City Nightclub in resort precinct, Canggu.

The hapless reptile - thought to be a critically-endangered Siamese crocodile - was first spotted in 2016 in a river running through central Sulawesi's capital, Palu, in Indonesia.

Former NRL star Beau Ryan has been come under fire after sharing a photo of him kissing his seven-year-old daughter Remi saying he was the only guy 'allowed' to do so. 

A pedophile who filmed and photographed himself sexually abusing 47 boys across four countries will spent at least 28 years behind bars.

Sophie Partik, 35, who lives in Bali, claims she hasn't consumed any water for a year. She dry fasts for up to 14 hours a day and then only consumes 'living water' from fruit or coconuts.

The bisexual 31-year-old Insta-storied a video of herself and the 36-year-old reality star wearing masks and she jokingly wondered if they'd 'survive' the Coronavirus and 'make it to LA alive'

Keira Knightley was in her teens when she went on her first political march, but she has already taken her four-year-old daughter, Edie, to protest. They joined the People's Vote march in London in Spring.

House Speaker Paul Ryan told Republican delegates tonight that it is time for party unity and a 'clean break from a failed system.'

The undefeated boxer has not fought since defeating Conor McGregor in 2017, but a deal appears to have been agreed that will see Mayweather face off against an unnamed UFC fighter.

2019 had some big fights, Anthony Joshua's double-header with Andy Ruiz Jr the most notable, but 2020 is looking set to blow it out of the water in terms of entertainment. . 

Conor McGregor has called out his old nemesis Khabib Nurmagomedov for a rematch ahead of his long-awaited return to the UFC.

The former UFC champion, 31, cannot use his own name for his sportswear brand. McGregor New York, founded in 1921 by Scotsman David Doniger, won the legal battle.

Lady Gaga celebrated the one-year anniversary of A Star Is Born, and her Oscar-winning song Shallow going platinum six times over on Saturday.

Ronnie Scott's jazz club in Soho has welcomed a star-studded guest list over the years, with visitors including Princess Diana, the Rolling Stones and Elton John. It is turning 60 this year.

Lady Gaga rung in 2020 by passionately kissing a mystery man early on Wednesday morning before they left together while out in Las Vegas.

The Million Reasons singer was reported to have been in the studio with then-boyfriend Dan Horton, an audio technician to the stars, last June, and now it has been claimed.

While Gaga hasn't responded to the leak, fans have been raving about the track, which appears to be a throwback to her early style, with some already calling it the 'song of the year.'

Coutinho, now on loan at Bayern Munich after struggling since his huge-money move to Barcelona, has seen his value slashed by a massive £60million according to Transfermarkt.

Gareth Bale is determined to see out the final two years of his Real Madrid contract, according to the player's agent Jonathan Barnett.

PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: Having played no part in the win that put Real back in control of their LaLiga fate it seemed Bale was in no mood to share the celebratory mood sweeping the squad.

Although Gareth Bale would likely draw a hefty sum, Real Madrid reportedly want to hang on to him for now as they make preparations for a season without a major acquisition.

It wasn't quite an annus horribilis, as the Queen would say. Not like 2014. And 2015. And 2016. And, oh yes, 2017 and 2018

Caitlyn Jenner's huge fanbase turned on her following Thursday's instalment of I'm A Celebrity after she discussed her relationship with Khloe Kardashian.

The much travelled 31-year old Republic of Ireland striker is joining on a six month contract to play in Iran's Pro League. Stokes was released early from his contract with Adana Demispor.

The spread of the infection has started to slow down in China but has sped up in other parts of the world including South Korea, Iran and Italy, and scientists say it may never disappear completely.

The woman, who arrived in Adelaide via Kuala Lumpur on Sunday, is currently at home but will be transferred to hospital soon.

British singer Sir Elton John is to feature on a new set of postage stamps to mark his 50 years in showbusiness. He is said to be 'overjoyed and honoured' by the new accolade.

Robert Lockyer, who was based at a delivery office in Ashford, Kent, was dismissed from his job in October last year after he joined a queue in a bank and signed over a special delivery item a minute late.

According to New York Times bestselling author Ian Halperin, Jennifer Aniston is 'having the last laugh', particularly over old rival Angelina Jolie.