Secretary of State Mike Pompeo launched a new round of attacks on China, accusing Beijing of covering up coronavirus outbreak and charging them with providing faulty medical equipment.

The Foreign Investment Review Board's annual report shows the value of Chinese investment approvals across all sectors fell from $23.7 billion in 2017/18 to $13.1 billion in 2018/19.

The patient, named as Cui An, tested positive for COVID-19 in early February and had been hooked to a life-support machine for more than two months when surgeons performed the operation.

China has forbidden all cities from erecting towers taller than 500 metres (1,640 feet) except in 'special' circumstances. The construction of those taller than 250 metres (820 feet) will be 'strictly limited'.

The report by Israeli cyber-security company Check Point said hackers known as Naikon targeted a worker in the office of the Western Autralian premier.

A Chinese scenic spot has built a huge swing on the edge of a 2,300-foot-tall cliff and is planning to apply for the world record of the largest swing. The swing is roughly the height of a 30-storey building.

At least three groups of cruise ships, with 15 in total, are clustered together off Coco Cay and Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas and about 12 are off the coast of Manila, in the Philippines.

The European Union has excised reference in a public letter that the coronavirus pandemic originated in China, after receiving pressure to do so from the Chinese foreign ministry.

US Navy said on Friday that the littoral combat ship USS Montgomery and the replenishment ship USNS Cesar Chavez were sent to conduct a 'presence operation' in the South China Sea.

Phil Mickelson, looking to seal the career Grand Slam after finishing runner-up six times at the US Open, shot an opening round of one-over par to leave himself seven shots behind leader Justin Rose.

DEREK LAWRENSON AT PEBBLE BEACH: A thrilling weekend is in prospect at the US Open with Justin Rose and Rory McIlroy in contention behind leader Gary Woodland.

Several spectators were injured by a runaway golf cart during the second round of the US Open at Pebble Beach. Reports varied on the number injured with some saying four and some five.

The third round of the US Open takes place at Pebble Beach in California on Saturday. Here are all the tee times and pairings as the main contenders look to make their move.

Reed broke the wedge over his thigh after leaving the ball in the rough on a delicate chip from right of the 18th green. After taking it out on the wedge, he tossed the club shards toward his bag.

DEREK LAWRENSON AT PEBBLE BEACH: One month to go until the biggest sporting event the province has seen, and the boys from Northern Ireland are building up a head of steam.

The US Open reaches it climax at Pebble Beach in California on Sunday. England's Justin Rose sits just one shot off the lead held by American Gary Woodland heading into the final day.

DEREK LAWRENSON AT PEBBLE BEACH: Nothing in the record of Gary Woodland suggested he would hold on to win the US Open. He had just two top tens in majors to his name in 30 attempts.

European tour golfer Clement Berardo has had what must go down as one of the most shocking rounds to ever grace the sport. A round so bad that he had to be disqualified for losing all of his balls.

This was a major season that had it all. From Tiger Woods's remarkable comeback to Ireland's Portrush party of all parties, here are the biggest and best of this Grand Slam season.

The US Open is set to become the third American major to be postponed and will now be played in early September, according to a report in the New York Post.

Rafael Nadal moved ominously into the last 16 at the US Open with a straight-sets win over Chung Hyeon.

MIKE DICKSON IN NEW YORK: In the long run it may not prove such a bad thing that Coco Gauff was unable to produce a stunning upset of Naomi Osaka.

Nick Kyrgios claimed video games were ruining him and demanded a linesman be removed during a typically dramatic exit from the US Open in New York.

The Australian, who won the French Open earlier this year, was beaten in straight sets by Wang Qiang, the 18th seed from China.

The 23-year-old Australian tennis star was thrashed 6-2 6-4 by Chinese player Wang Qiang, just a day after playing a hard-fought doubles clash.

MIKE DICKSON IN NEW YORK: Defending singles champions perished at the US Open within 24 hours of each other, one departing to a cacophony of booing and the other to supportive cheers.

Number one tennis seed Naomi Osaka, 21, has been praised by celebrities and sports stars for being persuading her opponent Coco Gauff, 15, to join her in a post-match interview after her straight set win.

Naomi Osaka's 10-match US Open winning streak and title defence are done after she was outplayed in the fourth-round by Belinda Bencic in a 7-5, 6-4 defeat.

MIKE DICKSON IN NEW YORK: Words with negative connotations are out when it comes to the work she does with Dimitri Zavialoff. The hairdryer is strictly confined to the hotel room.

Ashleigh Barty is poised to crown her phenomenal season by becoming the first Australian woman to ever top the year-ending tennis rankings.

MIKE DICKSON IN NEW YORK: The watching Tiger Woods could scarcely contain his excitement as Rafael Nadal moved ominously towards yet another Grand Slam final.

Rod Laver says Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios needs to stop trying to be an entertainer and take a discipline pill in order to maximise his undoubted potential.

Serena Williams dropped just one game as she blew China's Wang Qiang away 6-1, 6-0. It was the American's 100th victory at the US Open, and at 44 minutes the quickest at this year's tournament.

Priyanka Chopra had all eyes on her at the Couture Council Award Luncheon in New York ahead of Fashion Week on Wednesday.

Rafael Nadal is taking nothing for granted as he bids to close in on Roger Federer's grand-slam record. Nadal is chasing a fourth US Open title which would move him to within one major win.

World No 2 Rafael Nadal likes a challenge and he wowed the crowd at the US Open after hitting a tennis ball into the window of a TV studio from the Arthur Ashe stadium court.

Meghan Markle is understood to have touched down in New York, after being delayed on the commercial flight. The 8.25am flight was delayed by one hour and 17 minutes.

MIKE DICKSON IN NEW YORK: The US Open was where Andy Murray made his Grand Slam breakthrough, but it is brother Jamie who gone on to become a Flushing Meadows specialist.

In July, Justin Bieber stepped out in LA rocking a T-shirt with the Jonas Brothers. And on Friday, Nick Jonas attended the US Open in NY, clad in a tee with the photo of Justin wearing his famous shirt.

The model, 27, and the actress, 29, looked every inch the happy couple as they shared a smooch while attending the Women's Singles final match of the 2019 US Open in NYC on Saturday.

The Duchess of Sussex , 38, was the center of attention as she cheered on Williams, 37, who could not dominate in her clash with Canadian Bianca Andreescu at the Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens.

The catwalk queen, 33, turned heads once again as she brought some supermodel glamour to the US Open men's final at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York on Sunday.

Royal fans are rushing to get their hands on a dress worn by Meghan Markle, 38, to watch the US Open Tennis Championships on Saturday. The J.Crew dress is now selling for over £270 online.

Nadal won his 19th major title in dramatic fashion after holding off a remarkable comeback from Russian Daniil Medvedev in Sunday's US Open final - he is now one off Roger Federer's record.

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.

She exited the US Open in the first round last month when she lost to Latvia's Anastasija Sevastova. But Eugenie 'Genie' Bouchard has plenty to keep her spirits up - including a new romance.  

Serena, 37, wore her hair in tumbling corkscrew curls, accessorized with a pendant necklace and stepped out in pointed toe yellow heels.

The teenage tennis star talked about the 'best summer [she's] ever had,' admitting she's freaked out over attention from famous people like the former first lady and Jaden Smith.

Wealth platforms are being urged to give regular investors a fairer deal on charges. It follows Interactive Investor's decision to ditch its 99p flat fee levied on regular investments.

Link Fund Solutions, which supervised Woodford's management of his flagship Equity Income fund and smaller Income Focus fund, stopped savers withdrawing their money from the funds.