With each day that passes, we learn a little bit more about the nature of this ghastly virus. Statistics show that obesity is one of the biggest risk factors for Covid-19.

People from black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities are two to three times more likely to die from coronavirus, new analysis by University College London today suggests.

Fourteen staff at Oxfordshire-based Allertons volunteered to manufacture scrubs - sanitary clothing worn by medical professionals - and are producing around 100 garments per week.

The Roborock is simple to set up, unlike a lot of rivals, and trundles off to clean any flat space, without fear of it plunging to its doom down the stairs

Harrison Ford's faithful sidekick in his new film was created using a human - former circus performer Terry Notary. Computer whizzes then animated him into a 140lb St Bernard-Scotch Collie.

Acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney was kept in the dark about the raid that killed ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi and did not learn of it until it was already under way. 

Donald Trump bragged on Twitter that the US knows 'exactly' who Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi is after ISIS unexpectedly named him as their new leader, leaving terror experts stumped.

Behzad Bahmanzad worked at the store in Plymouth, Devon, for five years and said he was bullied by other staff members who repeatedly called him 'ISIS', 'terrorist' and 'bomber'.

Police are looking into the possibility Isis 'sleepers' have been 'reactivated' and are plotting attacks around Europe. Two weeks ago Britain's most wanted ISIS fugitive, who has links to Jihadi John, was arrested.

Valtteri Bottas finished fastest in opening practice for the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as Sebastian Vettel crashed out.

Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas had the fastest time Friday in the second practice for the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and was also involved in a crash.

JONATHAN McEVOY IN ABU DHABI: Ferrari have admitted for the first time that they are considering a move for Lewis Hamilton with his contract due to expire after the end of the 2020 racing season.

After taking a stunning victory in Brazil last time out, the Dutchman narrowly pipped Hamilton to the fastest time as he looks for back-to-back wins for the first time in his career.

Max Verstappen rattled the top of the drivers' market on Tuesday by committing his future to Red Bull for £40million a year and the promise of a title-winning car.

The six-time world champion's clarification follows Italian media reports claiming negotiations with team boss Toto Wolff have broken down over his annual pay demands.

JONATHAN MCEVOY IN BARCELONA: Lewis Hamilton is making Mercedes wait to open contract talks, though he revealed that 'freedom' will be a central demand when negotiations finally start.

It has been reported that Hamilton could pocket around £60million from a new deal with Mercedes but he and Wolff both claimed that they have not yet spoken about figures.

The reigning Formula One champion is waiting to agree terms over a new contract with Mercedes, with his current £40million-a-year deal expiring at the end of this season.

The former Everton boss has been leading his national side since February 2018 after being sacked by the Toffees in 2017 following a run of poor results.

Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Taison has been handed a one-match ban for reacting to racist abuse in his side's 1-0 win over Dinamo Kiev earlier this month.

Rita, 24, was spotted at Chris Brown's concert on Friday night in the company of her gentleman friend.

it is outrageous that the Prime Minister should tell people to stay away from the high street without putting in place practical help for the businesses that will suffer as a result, Ruth Sunderland writes...

England paceman Jofra Archer has revealed his delight at signing a two-year contract extension at Sussex which will keep him at the club until at least the end of the 2021 season.

PAUL NEWMAN: David Warner yesterday became the first big name to pull out of the ECB's new Hundred competition to concentrate on international cricket.

Fears over international teams getting stuck at this year's Twenty20 World Cup will feature prominently in the ICC's teleconference talks between chief executives next Thursday.

It is a timeframe that clashes with England's proposed return to international action - one that is set to be held in a bio-secure environment following the outbreak of the coronavirus.

His catchphrase 'winning' became infamous all around the world in 2011.

Ahead of his first-ever Australian speaking tour, Charlie Sheen has opened up about the day he first learned he had contracted HIV. 

Charlie Sheen is heading to Australia next month for a highly-anticipated speaking tour.

Denise Richards opened up on the Daddy Issues podcast about her ex Charlie Sheen bringing a prostitute to Thanksgiving. She recounted her father's hilarious reaction to the surprise guest.

The 40-year-old was furious after Bush appeared to suggest that he and his siblings didn't love Donald Trump. 'Jeb! I love everything about my father,' he tweeted.

Model Andreja Pejic has set her sights on acting, after her debut movie was released last year. 

Assistant coach Michael Carrick has revealed that the players have now been given compulsory training schedules to follow at home instead of the optional work-outs they've done in past two months.

EXCLUSIVE BY MATT HUGHES: The defining vote on whether to resume the season will not take place until May 18, a week on Monday, amidst continued in-fighting between the clubs.

EXCLUSIVE: The Government are set to recommend that all UK sportspeople agree a coronavirus charter before returning to competitive action, Sportsmail understands.

PATRICK COLLINS: Black Friday is the launching pad for the Christmas shopping season. This year it was also the day the Premier League published how much each club handed to agents in last 12 months.

PATRICK COLLINS: When his massive contribution has been adequately assessed, Jimmy Hill will be seen as one of the most significant figures in the modern history of British football.

PATRICK COLLINS: Fifty-two years have passed since that February dawn, yet still the cry comes ringing down the decades: ‘Ah shook up the world! Ah shook up the world!’

JAMIE REDKNAPP: Sadio Mane's reaction to being told he had just scored his 100th goal in the English game said it all. There are no egos in this Liverpool team.

The former Manchester United and Real Madrid superstar's deal is currently set to expire in June 2022, and Juventus hope to convince Ronaldo to commit his future to Turin.

Cristiano Ronaldo is the highest paid footballer in Serie A, earning £27.5million per season. He could leave Juventus if he demands the lost wages back rather than sign a contract extension.

Wales fought to a creditable draw at home against Croatia but qualification for Euro 2020 is now out of their hands. 

Christopher Pickering, 45, and girlfriend Rebecca Cross, 37, appeared in court after they were spotted drunkenly engaging in 'amorous' foreplay at the back of a plane - before takeoff.

The beleaguered carrier has reportedly asked staff to sign contracts that would allow the airline to fire them without negotiation. It has also warned it could withdraw from major UK airports.

Is ‘painting life’ really a subject? Or does this exhibition just amount to an agreeable collection of pretty well-known figurative painting?

Radwa Mohamed (pictured) was detained at her home on Wednesday night and accused of spreading false news, officials in Egypt said.

Sadio Mane believes he and his Liverpool teammates Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino are not feeling the effects despite racking up a significant number of games since 2017.

Katy Perry, 34, and Luke Bryan, 43, were giving their best Jack and Rose impressions while filming a clip for the new season of American Idol at the Wharf waterfront in Washington, DC on Tuesday.

Russian actress Lidiya Velezheva, 53, was manhandled off a Russian plane by police after a 'brawl' during which she labelled her fellow passengers "plebs".

Actress Charlotte Gainsbourg, daughter of French singer Serge Gainsbourg and English actress Jane Birkin, is on a desperate hunt her gray and lilac cat Milo.