Authorities are preparing for conditions to worsen again by Saturday in NSW and Victoria, where thousands of properties have already been razed and at least 18 people have lost their lives.

DOMINIC LAWSON: The coronavirus sweeping the world can be traced back to a food market in the Chinese city of Wuhan, where the new strain first transferred from wildlife to humans.

DOMINIC LAWSON: Only a certain type engages in professional point-scoring in the midst of a pandemic. But Sir Paul Nurse, the Nobel prize-winning scientist, seems to fit that bill.

The FA will today hold urgent talks over the impact of the coronavirus on England's Wembley friendly with Italy next month. Twelve people have died from the disease in Italy so far.

EXCLUSIVE BY MATT HUGHES: The FA face multi-million pound losses if they are forced to cancel games or stage them behind closed doors due to the coronavirus crisis.

The news had been widely expected since the Olympics were pushed back by 12 months, with the coronavirus crisis also creating a backlog of qualifying fixtures.

EXCLUSIVE BY MATT HUGHES AND DOMINIC KING: England's Under 20 team is at risk of being scrapped or merged with other sides due to cost-cutting measures set to be implemented by the FA.

Billy Gilmour was the name on everyone's lips as Chelsea dumped Liverpool out of the FA Cup. And the youngster could get more game time as Chelsea grapple with an injury crisis.

In March boxing superstar Floyd Mayweather was hit with two bereavements, and has not had the chance to speak out publicly since. Taking to social media, he reveals what is on his mind.

There will be no boxing behind closed doors in Britain before the coronavirus lockdown is lifted, along with all social distancing measures.

KIT HOLDEN IN GERMANY: Having begun the year in full-blown crisis mode, Joachim Low's side have stumbled through a minefield. But there is a new problem: their fans are not happy.

Sir Malcolm Rifkind delivered the stark message after allies of the PM made clear he will try to cling on if he is defeated on a confidence motion by rebel Tories determined to head off No Deal Brexit.

Racing leaders said on Wednesday that they are putting together a financial submission for Government aid to try to avert a desperate financial crisis.

Serie A bosses are reportedly working out plans to resume training and hope to be playing by the end of May or the start of June, with each side still having 12 fixtures remaining.

John McDonnell claimed a former Labour MP who launched a stinging attack on Jeremy Corbyn is 'employed by the Tories', prompting a backlash and a demand for the shadow chancellor to apologise.

The mosquito-borne virus sparked global panic this year after millions were infected, causing scores of babies to be born with birth defects such as microcephaly.

When three-legged Anatolian Shepherd Haatchi first entered Owen Howkins' home he would slide about recklessly, but, the moment he stepped into Owen's bedroom his demeanour changed completely.

GUY ADAMS: we produce more varieties of cheese even than the French. Sadly, these high-quality cheeses are extremely difficult to shift with the h­ospitality sector closed.

The West Australian Government are looking to accommodate homeless people at the Pan Pacific hotel in Perth during the global health crisis.

Former PM Tony Abbott spoke of going up against 20m walls of flame, leading crews into the inferno, and what inspired him to join, telling his story along with three other NSW RFS members.

Sydney will now host the Matildas' matches against China, Taiwan and Thailand after Asian Football Confederation moved games away from Nanjing due to coronavirus outbreak.

Italian journalist Gianluigi Nuzzi (pictured) writes that the Vatican lost nearly €44million (£38million) last year while its property empire made a loss for the first time.

President Donald Trump said he called the head of Walmart to place a 'big' order for gowns as the nation confronts a pressing need for hospital gear.

Manchester's leaders accused the US tech firm of 'flooding' the city with sub-standard drivers and even said its licensing standards were being 'undermined'.

The @RoyalFamily and @ClarenceHouse accounts posted birthday messages today, while Kensington Palace released a new photograph of Kate to mark the occasion.

Trevor Noah, Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel were among the late night hosts poking fun at Harry and Meghan after crunch talks at the Queen's Sandringham estate over the future of the royals.

The Duke of Cambridge put on a brave face as he stepped in for the Queen at an investiture ceremony this afternoon, beaming beamed as he signed 'congratulations' and gave an MBE to Alex Duguid.

Price hike is being blamed on a shortage driven by contamination concerns. Sacla recalled 19 products in December after discovering they may have contained peanuts.

The UK retail giant's chief executive, Dave Lewis, said panic-buyers tended to be more affluent customers from London and that 10 per cent of shoppers were behind a third of Tesco sales.

London zoo furloughed 280 staff but needs a cash injection of £25million to stay afloat as it faces the worst crisis since opening in 1847. This could put its collection of more than 20,000 animals at risk.

Laura’s story of her path to glory is one of the most uplifting of the past ten days. But the thing that makes it extra special is the fact that, right from the start, it’s been a fabulous Trott family effort.

Abdelhamid Abaaoud's behavior after the carnage on November 13 will be of concern to those allowing thousands of foreign down-and-outs, including many Roma gypsies, into Paris.

Tough times can play havoc with our emotions and I've witnessed my clients suffering in many ways. But five principles helped steady my nerve in my own crisis

American actress Nicola, 25, took to Instagram to share a loved-up video with Brooklyn, 21, as they packed on the PDA in her US home.

The One Direction star, 26, donated a whopping 100,000 euro (£87,000) to an Irish charity which helps older people through the coronavirus pandemic.

Jack Grealish has landed himself in hot water after the Premier League star defied his own pleas to stay at home amid the coronavirus lockdown to go out partying over the weekend.

Shamed Aston Villa star Jack Grealish has issued a grovelling apology after admitting that he made the 'stupid' decision to party at an ex-team-mate's flat during the coronavirus lockdown.

In response to Grealish's apology, Collymore wrote 'Good lad' followed by a heart emoji. Fans hit out at Collymore for appearing to stick up for Grealish but the ex-forward clarified what he meant.

During his time lower down the football ladder, the centre-back had to work full-time as a mortgage adviser to make ends meet and fund his dreams of one day playing in the Premier League.

The actress celebrated her 28th birthday by taking part in the video for Disney, who shared the soothing reading session via Twitter on Friday.

The annual singing contest - due to take place in Rotterdam this May - has been cancelled as a response to the global crisis

BW Businessworld’s Manish Kumar Jha in a special edition on States' measures & economic policies for Covid-19, spoke with Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani over the phone. Issues ranging from labour to MSME and export amid the hope for flattening the Covid-19 curve, he is talking his way forward for an economic recovery.

Indian politician and Rajya Sabha MP from Maharashtra and Deputy Leader of Shiv Sena, Priyanka Chaturvedi, in conversation with Dr. Annurag Batra, Chairman & Editor-in-Chief BW Businessworld, Jyotsna Sharma, Sr. Editor, BW Businessworld and Abhinav Trivedi, Managing Editor, BW TV & Digital about leadership, women empowerment and the Maharashtra government’s efforts to mitigate the effects of the deadly Covid-19.

As the COVID-19 crisis melts down Financial Markets across the world, it’s as good a time as ever for Advisors to reflect on the key lessons that they can glean from this experience. Here are a few.

Israeli AI analytics startup Anodot has raised $35 million from Intel Capital, SoftBank Ventures Asia, Samsung NEXT, and La Maison. The company began its fundraising in November 2019, and closed last week amid coronavirus uncertainty."This is a very important day for the company but it's important we are around for the day after," Anodot CEO and cofounder David Drai told Business Insider in an interview. "We are looking to be sensible with our runway but also be on the offense to grow and provide more offerings." Click here for more BI Prime stories.Israeli AI analytics startup Anodot has raised $35 million from Intel Capital, SoftBank Ventures Asia, Samsung NEXT, and La Maison. The company increased the size of its fundraising as a result of the coronavirus.Anodot said it began raising in

The TOWIE star, 25, cut a chic figure in a black faux fur-trimmed jacket and aviator sunglasses as she took a break from isolation to take her pet dogs for a walk around her local area on Thursday.

Bosses of the popular series put out an announcement on Sunday, while also revealing that the number of episodes aired weekly would be reduced from five to three.

A host of measures are being put in place by TV chiefs to help keep things run as normal once the pandemic is over

An estimated 30,000 migrants gathered at checkpoints after Turkey's president claimed to have 'opened the doors' to allow as many as 4 million asylum seekers to leave the country.

LARISA BROWN: The gateway to Greece and the EU for migrants encouraged to leave by Turkey's regime is a short walk across no man's land. But they cannot advance any further.