Joe Biden downplayed Donald Trump's approval rating boost during the coronavirus outbreak, claiming all president's have seen a surge during times of crisis in the U.S.

The US has 245,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus, which is twice as many as Spain, which surpassed Italy as the country with the second-highest number of cases at 117,000.

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The British-Iranian woman, Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, jailed in Iran on sedition charges must wait another day to hear whether her furlough from prison will be extended.

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's temporary release from an Iranian jail has been extended for one month, with her husband revealing how the family have been video calling every day for several hours.

Iran has paid the deadliest price in the Middle East from the pandemic. Now another 76 fatalities have been declared amid the easing of lockdown measures - taking Iran's official death toll to 6,650.

Hackers from Russia and Iran have been attempting to gain access to British universities that are developing vaccines for the coronavirus. Pictured: Stock image of a hacker.

A report by a media analytics firm shows Facebook posts which are said to have been fabricated by Iran in an effort to boost the candidacy of Ron Paul and sabotage Mitt Romney.

The move comes after the country determined the threat from Iran that sparked an arms buildup in the region last year had waned, a Defense Department official said Thursday.

Footage of the pair of reckless drivers was captured on Clapham Road in Lambeth, south London, just after 12.30pm on Saturday, June 15.

Laura Chaisty, from Oxfordshire, arrived home to find a Royal Mail 'Something For You' note, alerting her to the fact that a parcel had been thrown through an open upstairs window.

A set of eight stamps, covering 500 years, will commemorate some the British navy's key ships, starting with Henry VIII's Mary Rose of 1511.

Alex Hearn, 30, lives in Rainham, East London, with his partner and their two young daughters. The couple had suspicions when they found their door step wet in the mornings.

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.

Olivia Colman who succeeds Claire Foy as the Queen in The Crown, joined co-stars in revealing how they prepared for their roles. The series portrays the life of the Royal Family from 1964 to 1976.

Alexanda Kotey, 35, is in custody in northern Syria. Kotey, from London, has been accused of torturing IS hostages and reported that CPS has evidence to charge him with murder.

Union bosses have been accused of timing the walk-out to hamper the Tories, as postal voting is more common among the elderly in the UK who make up nearly half of the party's members.

RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: A national strike by Royal Mail staff threatens to derail the General Election and wreck Boris Johnson's dream of getting Brexit done by Christmas.

Royal Mail worker Ian Barrington, who lives in Thorney, Cambridgeshire, had asked for help with a disabled ramp on a First Bus on November 4. Mr Barrington only speaks English.

Karen Forshaw, 49, sparked outrage after mobile phone footage emerged showing her arguing with wheelchair user Ian Barrington during a dispute on a bus in Peterborough.

The Communication Workers Union has lost an appeal against a High Court injunction granted to Royal Mail blocking potential strikes by its members. 

Artist and Great War veteran Gilbert Spencer joined the Home Guard in the Lake District during World War Two. He produced a series of paintings poking fun at life in the Guard.

Early video games from the 1980s and 1990s are being celebrated by Royal Mail in a new set of 12 stamps, including space trading title Elite, the Dizzy series and 1989's Populous.

Speaking to Fox News' Laura Ingraham this afternoon, President Trump voiced his disappointment at the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's bombshell announcement this week.

'Positive' talks are underway about a four-stamp set to be released in January 2021, after the year-long transition period comes to an end.

The price of a first class stamp will be increased by 6p to 76p and the price of a second class stamp will rise 4p to 65p, the Royal Mail said.

Royal Mail workers voted massively in favour of the strikes, but said they would hold off any action because they were 'putting the interests of the nation first'.

Postal workers are being advised to call in sick rather than risk catching the coronavirus. The Communications Workers Union is warning it could halt deliveries within three weeks as they deliver 'junk'.

Princess Eugenie, 29, has taken to Instagram to thank every postman and woman for working so hard during the coronavirus pandemic.

Letter deliveries are 'temporarily' on hold but 'most parcels' will be delivered.

The company will 'temporarily' cut back its services from this weekend as Britain continues to grapple the deadly bug.

Seventy-five years ago, a sea of people gathered in Trafalgar Square under a banner on Nelson's Column which declared 'Victory Over Germany 1945'.

Kate Hudson shared her love for her boyfriend and baby daddy for his birthday on Monday, posting a beautiful picture of him and their daughter Rani Rose.

While out to lunch with her boyfriend Danny Fujikawa, 33, the Hollywood star shared some fun videos to Instagram on Wednesday. Kate posed for a sweet photo with her beau showing off the scenery.

Kate, 40, exuded style in a long sleeve, fire red dress that cinched into her svelte waist while flowing freely across the rest of her body. The actress topped off the chic look with a taupe bag.

Luxury jeweler Bulgari made sure their Wednesday event was packed with a VIP crowd.

She spent the day bikini-clad while yachting with her family.

Kate Hudson took some time in between filming her new movie to divulge in a much-need cocktail. The 40-year-old took to Instagram on to share a picture of herself sipping on her blood orange drink.

The 40-year-old Oscar nominee chatted on her cell phone outside her trailer before eating out with her 'feisty' daughter Rani

Kate Hudson showed off her toned figure on Instagram Thursday sharing a carousel of pictures wearing her athletic wear line, Fabletics, to promote the label's upcoming launch.

The actress, 40, told how she and musician Danny, 33, have spoken about marriage in the past but Kate explained she does not view tying the knot as a 'golden ticket'.

The 40-year-old actress and fashion entrepreneur smiled as she cuddled the 11-month-old cutie she shares with her actor beau, 33, as they jetted out of the busy airport in New York on Sunday.

The anniversary of 9/11 fell on Wednesday this year. And celebrities were quick to take to social media to share tributes after the devastating terrorist attack brought down the World Trade Center in 2001.

The actresses spent quality family time together on a bike ride in Pacific Palisades, California on Thursday.

The famous sibling duo released the first episode of their Sibling Reverly podcast on Monday to, ask Kate, 40, put it 'inspire people to understand their differences with their siblings and family.'

Chrissy Teigen flashed her knockout legs through the dangerously high thigh-slit of her gown at the Baby2Baby gala on Saturday in Los Angeles.

Kate Hudson sparkled in a reflective gold dress at the 2019 Baby2Baby gala, which raises funds for children living in poverty. She was joined by her husband Danny Fujikawa and a bevy of celebrities.

The Almost Famous star, 40, looked effortlessly chic as she wore a pair of black flares with a polka dot silk pyjama shirt over the top.

With the temperature barely scraping a chilly 45F on a cloudy day, the proud mom and dad were wrapped up warmly for the outing in New York City's Soho district on Friday morning.

They welcomed their daughter last October. And on Sunday, Kate Hudson and boyfriend Danny Fujikawa stepped out for lunch in New York with daughter Rani Rose, one.