The UK Government made plans to conduct the 'biggest surveys in the world'. But still, less than 4,300 have taken place at Public Health England's lab, despite the goal of 5,000 per day in April.

The Chinese embassy in Berlin responded to Bild's article with an angry letter which accused the paper of 'stirring up nationalism' and prejudice towards China' (pictured, Chinese leader Xi Jinping).

In Berlin (pictured) it will be mandatory to wear face masks on public transport from April 27, with some states also requiring them in shops as the country begins to relax coronavirus restrictions.

A new study has found that using delivery drones in dense urban environments might consume more energy than a conventional delivery van due to wind and other factors.

Leaked documents in Germany have revealed the plans to equip all the players with masks to be worn throughout the entirety of a match.

Germany's infection rate has slowed to a record low this week, with only a 1.6 per cent growth in cases for each of the last three days (new cases are shown on a graph, with 2,337 added today).

Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced yesterday that some 18,000 staff will be put in place as part of the mass-testing scheme but scientists do not believe that will be enough.

Bayern Munich midfielder Philippe Coutinho underwent minor surgery on his right ankle on Friday and will start his rehabilitation programme in about two weeks, the German champions said.

Around 75 demonstrators, including ex-servicemen and women, bumped shoulders at the park at Trafalgar Train Station in West Gippsland, Victoria on Saturday, demanding an end to lockdown.

Saturday saw Germany confirm 2,055 new coronavirus cases, bringing to total figure to 152,438, and 179 new deaths, bringing the total fatalities in the country to 5,500 (graph pictured).

A document from the German football federation has mapped out how the game can return safely, how players will train and play matches as well as what happens if someone contracts Covid-19.

Borussia Dortmund star Erling Haaland has rewritten the goalscoring handbook since arriving on the scene with Red Bull Salzburg and has now revealed the secrets behind his success.

Diego Maradona and Argentina managed to reach the final against West Germany at that edition of the tournament but went on to lose the clash 1-0, having two men sent off in the process.

The Juventus striker, 32, garnered heavy criticism for his performance on football's biggest stage as the Argentine missed huge chances as Germany ran out 1-0 winners in the 2014 World Cup final.

The latest figures bring Germany's total number of infections from 154,175 to 155,193, an increase of just 0.7 per cent which is the lowest since the crisis began.

The petition Blanke Bedenken aims to tell Germany's health ministers that their calls over several months for more protective gear weren't heard.

Swiss shoppers were returning to garden centres and hair salons today (pictured here in Villeneuve) as the army prepares to hand out a million masks a day to shops and businesses.

The 47-year-old Colombian-born actress teased Heidi Klum about her accent in a new teaser released Monday for the upcoming season of America's Got Talent.

The German economy is on course to suffer its worst year since 1949 after a collapse in demand for exports caused by the coronavirus pandemic and will not recover until late 2021, researchers say.

Bayern Munich are reportedly confident of signing Celtic attacker Barry Hepburn this summer. As reported by The Sun, the German club are eager to finalise a deal.

The decision in France sent shockwaves through football and arrived as a red flag to the Bundesliga, Premier League, Serie A and LaLiga as they all plot to finish the season by UEFA's August deadline.

Italian PM Giuseppe Conte bemoaned the 'rashness' of local politicians who opened up bars and pizzerias at a 'delicate stage' of the coronavirus crisis, four days before the lockdown is due to end.

Just as football fans were getting excited at Europe's major leagues restarting again, the events of recent days have thrown everything into jeopardy. Ligue 1 is cancelled and others could follow suit.

Statistics show the US has seen more than 153,000 people recover from the deadly illness, followed by Germany (123,000) and Spain (112,000).

Klopp is on the verge of winning the Premier League title with Liverpool, but it won't be the charismatic German's first domestic league title, having stormed the Bundesliga with Dortmund.

Germany will have to wait a bit longer for sport to return to the country, as the government has not given approval for a planned racing meeting on Monday in Dortmund.

By late April 1945, the German army was in retreat and, after nearly six long years of war, the Allies were finally poised to defeat Adolf Hitler.

As the country reveled in triumph on May 8, 1945, the streets of London were packed with overjoyed Britons weary from six years of war with the Axis powers in Europe.

According to Bild, tests at all Bundesliga clubs were carried out on Friday - the day German clubs returned to training - which saw all those connected to Bayern get the all clear.

Traditionalist former Pope Benedict XVI, pictured in The Vatican during his  final audience as as pope in 2013. His new biography offers a fresh attack on gay marriage.

German news outlet Bild have claimed that former Schalke right back Kamba is alive, aged 33, and back working as a chemical technician at an energy supplier in Ruhr.

FRIDAY, MAY 4, 1945: The situation early this morning was moving quickly. British tanks were rolling into Denmark, crossing the German border into Jutland.

Researchers from Poland's Institute of National Remembrance pieced together the layout of the Preventive Security Police Camp for Polish Youth in Lodz, where hundreds of children died.

In a statement, his bandmate Ralf Hütter announced: 'The very sad news that his friend and companion over many decades Florian Schneider has passed away from a short cancer disease.'

The top download category is crosswords and puzzles, up a huge 125 per cent. Content for children is in second place, showing an astronomical rise of over 100 per cent.

Germany has identified an R rate below 1.0 as the key indicator of whether the epidemic is under control, and therefore whether restrictions can be eased.

She made waves after she cancelled her performance at the Grammy Awards last month. But Ariana Grande captivated the crowd at iHeartRadio Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

The historic Owlwood Estate sits on 10 acres in enclave of Holmby Hills in Los Angeles. It has been inhabited by Hollywood moguls including actor Tony Curtis and Sonny and Cher.

The 48-year-old rapper and record producer looked regal in a patterned Dolce & Gabbana coat for her August 2019 cover shoot for Marie Claire .

With a mom who played Selena Quintanilla in the 1997 biopic and a dad who has won eight Grammy awards, it only makes sense that Max and Emme have some serious musical chops.

Last month, JLo closed the Versace fashion show in a recreation of the iconic green gown she wore to the 2000 Grammys. And Lisa Rinna summoned the spirit of that jungle-themed gown for Halloween.

Dua Lipa, 24, has now teased a potential collaboration with superstar Miley Cyrus, 26.

The actress, 44, was speaking ahead of the Hollywood Film Awards in Beverly Hills on Sunday when she was asked when such awards should be introduced and said: 'Let's hope soon'.

The Chilean-Mexican 36-year-old dropped a black trench coat down around her shoulders exposing her breasts, which bore the message: 'In Chile they torture, kill, and rape'

Australian alternative dance group Rufus Du Sol and DJ Flume will go head-to-head at next year's Grammy Awards.

The 17-year-old singer after making Grammy Awards nomination history credited Sporty Spice with helping her to be more mindful on Thursday during a chat show appearance.

She's fresh off of making history with her six nominations for the Grammy Awards.But, Billie Eilish, 17, appeared to take it easy over the holiday weekend with a nice stroll.

Lizzo strutted out the charm and charisma as she flaunted her curves in spaghetti-strap leotard ensemble for iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour in Tampa on Sunday.

'We're all trying to make our way through a very chaotic time, and we all just need a little celebration -- to feel like we're with friends, like somebody actually cares,' she explained to Billboard.

Spanish talk show celebrity, Raul De Molina talks about his life as an award winning photo journalist in Miami, Florida during the 1980s before he became famous on television.