At least 3,506,729 people have been sickened by the virus since it emerged in China late last year, according to Johns Hopkins University figures.

A tweet posted by Mark Buttigieg flashed on screen during Q and A on Monday night, where Mr Buttigieg claimed Australia's relationship with the US is biased.

Documents released today from the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) show that UK scientists believed that the number of cases was vastly higher than admitted by Beijing.

MIKE DICKSON IN NEW YORK: Daniil Medvedev has been portrayed at the US Open as some kind of pantomime villain, but the 23 year-old Russian is showing plenty of substance.

MIKE DICKSON IN NEW YORK: From day one there have been instances of the men getting on the wrong side of the crowds or the rules, above and beyond what is normally most fractious of Slams.

MIKE DICKSON IN NEW YORK: The unbreachable defences of Medvedev have gained him the distinction of becoming the first of the younger generation in men's tennis to reach a Slam final.

MIKE DICKSON IN NEW YORK: Nadal denied Medvedev one of the greatest comebacks when he finally forged a 7-5, 6-3, 5-7, 4-6, 6-4 victory that took a breathless four hours and 51 minutes.

MIKE DICKSON AT FLUSHING MEADOWS: The tears flowed as Rafael Nadal sat on the Arthur Ashe Stadium, watching a montage on the giant screen chronicling all of his Grand Slam triumphs.

In a major red flag with hindsight, the report called out Woodford's investment firm last year as one of the 'main culprits' for disappointing returns, four months before his flagship fund was suspended.

It has been a rollercoaster ride for investors over the past few weeks as stock markets have felt the financial effects of coronavirus.

The French midfielder joined the north London club last summer in a £65million move from Lyon, but has massively failed to deliver on the overwhelming expectation heaped on his shoulders.

Biotechnology lies at the intersection of a growing need for healthcare and treatments tailored to patients. Ailsa Craig, of International Biotechnology Trust, explains how it invests.

Small companies and stockbrokers welcomed the chance that shares quoted on the junior Alternative Investment Market may qualify for tax relief under the Individual Savings Account shelter.

Geoff Parkes, teaching fellow at Aston Business School in Birmingham, said: ‘Thus far, the scheme has accounted for less than two per cent of all lending to small firms.’

World No.1 Rafael Nadal jovially called out veteran tennis reporter Ubaldo Scanagatta, 70, during the post-match presser when he accidentally dozed off.

The Pitch Perfect star, 39, looked stylish in an emerald green satin shirtdress, which featured a belted waist, accentuating her recent weight loss even more.

Fans were quick to vent following Human Nature's divisive performance at the Australian Open on Sunday night.

Novak Djokovic is facing the prospect of a hefty fine for twice tapping Damien Dumusois on the foot while remonstrating with the French official during his Australian Open win.

The 24-time tennis grand slam winner from WA is bitterly disappointed over her treatment at the Australian Open, where she was not allowed to give a speech at a presentation in her honour.

Brazil's third-place play-off against Holland on Saturday was a chance for a redemption following their jaw-dropping 7-1 semi-final humiliation to Germany.

Diego Maradona took a swipe at Lionel Messi the day after his World Cup heartache by insisting the heir to his throne didn't deserve to win the Golden Ball award.

The Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Oliver Dowden has been slammed for failing to intervene in the proposed takeover of Newcastle United by a Saudi-led consortium.

Price criticised the quality of the women's game while speaking with Eddie McGuire and Luke Darcy on Triple M's Hot Breakfast on Tuesday morning.

She's the glamorous WAG with a taste for the finer things in life. But when it comes dealing with the pain of breastfeeding, Rebecca Judd, 37, swears by a surprisingly humble home remedy

Geelong Cats vice-captain Mark Blicavs hosted a party just hours after the AFL season was put on hold on Sunday.

Former AFL player Brendan Fevola and Love Island Australia's Dom Thomas have sparked controversy by promoting an online poker machine game this week.

Victoria Police are investigating following the robbery at AFL star's Easton Wood's Albert Park home sometime between 12am April 14 and 5.30pm April 26.

Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez looked smitten as they celebrated her manager Benny Medina's birthday party at Papi Steak in Miami on Friday.

An Uber passenger who filmed himself taking the wheel of a taxi has been banned from the app - as New South Wales Police say they are searching for him.

At least three people have been arrested in connection with the murder of three aspiring doctors and their driver after they attended a weekend festival in east-central Mexico.

RIcky Gervais, 56, made the comments on Fearne Cotton's Happy Place podcast. He said: 'Social media is like being able to read every toilet wall at once.'

UEFA medical chief Professor Tim Meyer has said it is 'definitely possible' to plan for the suspended 2019-20 season to restart, a day after his counterpart warned against resuming before September.

The WH rescinded its invitation for CNN anchors to attend the pre-State of the Union lunch on Tuesday. 'Solidarity needs to be modeled by news organizations for the sake of free press,' Omar said.

The two sparred verbally when Acosta - who Trump has regularly assailed as 'fake news' was invited to ask a question by the president at his New Delhi press conference wrapping up his India trip.

Michael Smerconish opened his Saturday morning segment of 'Smercornish' by comparing the Vermont senator to the global pandemic that has devastated markets.

Donald Trump insisted Sunday that it isn't the federal government's fault that states can't get necessary medical equipment to address the coronavirus outbreak.

FEMA Administrator Peter Gaynor said the administration was going to use the Defense Production Act 'today' to procure critical medical gear, but did not specify precisely where or how.

The cyclist who was 'verbally attacked' by Chris Cuomo has reported him to the cops and accused the CNN host of breaking quarantine rules laid out by his brother, New York Gov Andrew Cuomo.

EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN: A small section of fans of the home club were heard to sing songs including the words 'f*** the Pope and the IRA' and 'f*** the IRA' a number of times.

The clamour for Mohamed Sankoh is growing after an impressive campaign at Stoke's academy, scoring nine goals and registering nine assists in his 16 appearances for the club's Under-18 side

JAMIE REDKNAPP: For a while, we thought Traore was all pace and no end product. He is a different player these days, and Nuno Espirito Santo deserves great credit for this transformation.

Warren Gatland's Welsh career ended in defeat on Friday as Wales were beaten by the All Blacks in the bronze medal match in Tokyo. Relive the match with JAMES DUTTON.

The three-time Six Nations Grand Slam-winning coach, who left Wales after 12 years in charge after the World Cup, is coaching the Barbarians against his former team on Saturday.

Anthony Watson and Mark Wilson will make their first England appearances since the World Cup final in Saturday's Guinness Six Nations match against Wales at Twickenham, the RFU has announced.

Liam Williams will play his first Test for four months in the Six Nations against England, coming straight into the starting team as Wayne Pivac rings the changes for Wales.

The 1000-year-old Allerton Oak in Calderstones Park, Liverpool, will represent the UK in the European Tree of the Year contest which begins in February.

After playing an angel and God himself, where else can you go? To the Dark Ages - that's where Daniel Radcliffe and Steve Buscemi are headed next in season two of TBS's Miracle Workers.

The 37-year-old Lancashire seamer managed just four overs in the Ashes last summer due to a recurring calf injury but has proved his fitness on a pre-tour fitness camp.

Stokes' incredible performances in the World Cup, not least in the Lord's final, and his unforgettable match-winning century in the Ashes Test at Headingley saw him land the prestigious prize.

EXCLUSIVE BY LAWRENCE BOOTH: Stokes and Leach pulled off an incredible run chase at Headingley in 2019 by chasing more than they had ever managed to keep Ashes alive.