Angela Merkel urged Germans to heed the stringent confinement measures imposed this week as the number of infections soared over 11,000 today, including 28 deaths.

European leaders are pushing ahead with plans to ease lockdowns and restart their battered economies amid fears of a second wave of coronavirus cases and deaths.

Social distancing was the first lesson on the timetable in Dortmund this morning where pupils lined up at 5ft intervals in the playground.

Vice President Joe Biden has slipped off the campaign trail, scheduling no events until Friday's Democratic New Hampshire debate.

A top advisor to Mike Bloomberg's campaign brought up Bernie Sanders' unusual 1960s writings about sexuality and cancer, as candidates prepare to debate tonight in Charleston.

She's the Dancing With The Stars contestant who is ready to tear up the ballroom floor.

The new season of Dancing With The Stars premiered on Sunday. 

Chloe Lattanzi has gone from strength to strength on Dancing With The Stars. 

Dean Wells was the first celebrity to be eliminated on this year's season of Dancing With The Stars.

Gogglebox's Di Kershaw has taken a swipe at her former co-star Angie Kent over her stint on Dancing With The Stars. 

Christian Wilkins must remain in self-quarantine with his dance partner Lily Cornish until next week, despite testing negative for coronavirus on Thursday.

Taking to Instagram, the former TOWIE star, 27, shared a clip of her lavish decorations, which included an array of gold balloons emblazoned with the words 'my winner'.

On Monday morning, eagle-eyed fans of the Channel 5 reality show noticed that the 67-year-old actress's name had been added as the 2018 winner, putting her alongside such past victors as Gary Busey, Katie Price and Coleen Nolan.

After partying the night away, following Monday's Celebrity Big Brother final, the former TOWIE hunk made his way to the family home, where he was reunited with his wife and children on Tuesday.

The 34-year-old former Corrie actor, who shares the nine-year-old with his ex Tina O'Brien, filmed a video as he collected his beloved girl from school during which she dropped her school bag

The pair were arm in arm as they posed for photos at the event, where they were joined by a host of familiar faces.

The bombshell - who dresses like Marilyn Monroe - said, 'YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL WITHOUT MAKEUP, TOO! Please remember your inner strength shines through.'

The former CBB star, 34, revealed the joyous news on Monday as he shared a sweet first snap of his newborn resting on Shelley's chest.

The mum-of-two proudly showcased her post-partum figure in lingerie while cradling her baby girl- admitting she is in no rush to shed the pounds.

The 31-year-old songstress smiled beside her beau before attempting to lick his face in sweet black-and-white photos of the couple.

From keeping your distance to forcing yourself to see flaws in the person you fancy, sex and relationship expert Tracey Cox reveals the nine steps to crush your crush when you're already attached.

The songs and dances for Strictly Come Dancing: Movie Week have finally be revealed, with some of the show's most hilarious combinations to date.

The singer, 31, uploaded the snaps to her Instagram where the couple can be seen nestled against each other with a Ferris wheel in the background.

Florence Alexandra went to catch the Magic Mike Live show in Melbourne on Monday and she liked what she saw. 

Channing Tatum received a warm welcome this week when he held an event in Melbourne to announce the arrival of Magic Mike Live Australia in 2020.

Channing Tatum took his six-year-old daughter Everly to see the Frozen musical on Broadway this Friday night.

Channing clearly agreed with the 31-year-old Grammy nominee when he posted a meme which read: '2019 basically said, "But did you die tho?"'

The 31-year-old singer uploaded an image of herself overlooking a city landscape from above as she shared some words of advice and reassurance in the lengthy post on Sunday.

The British musician, 31, shared a cryptic Instagram message about 'being committed to what's best for your heart' on Tuesday, just months after splitting from the actor, 39.

The pair, who split up last month, were reportedly spotted together in Los Angeles over the weekend in a high-end furniture store, despite trying to go unseen.

The ended their one year relationship in December, but have since reconnected. And on Friday, Channing Tatum, 39, confirmed that he and Jessie J, 31, are indeed a couple again.

The acting duo will split their time with Everly 'right down the middle' with joint custody 'pursuant to a 2-2-5' parenting schedule, according to TMZ .

The Price Tag hitmaker, 31, shared a loved-up video with her beau Channing Tatum, 39, on Instagram as they celebrated Valentine's Day together on Friday.

Jenna Dewan just welcomed her second child and first with fiance Steve Kazee, earlier this month. And while isolating at home, the couple are getting in lots of time with their new son Callum.

Jessie - who recently split from Channing Tatum, 39 - penned a list that included 'I want to cook with my boyfriend', 'I want to have a baby' and 'I want friendships I don't manage'.

The Bronze Bomber was battered from pillar to post during a seven round onslaught before his trainer Mark Breland threw in the towel to hand Tyson Fury a famous win in Sin City.

The newly-crowned WBC heavyweight champion dethroned Deontay Wilder in Las Vegas - and appeared sharper than ever as his unparalleled return to the sport reached yet another high.

Dillian Whyte, who is in pole position to challenge for Tyson Fury's belt - once he has fought Deontay Wilder - will go toe-to-toe with Alexander Povetkin at the Manchester Arena in May.

RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: All a conspiracy in the tale of a farmer's revenge, or did the Furys make a pig's ear of their defence against one of the most contentious cases in the history of British sport?

The mother-of-five, 30, shared the snap with her husband, 31, looking back at the incredible evening after watching The Gypsy King beat Deontay Wilder in Las Vegas.

COMMENT: How very apt for these difficult times that Tyson Fury appears to be washing his hands of a problem. We are still waiting for a convincing explanation about recent doping allegations.

DANIEL MATTHEWS: For a time, the life of Tyson Fury centred around a bore and a boar. In 2015, the 6ft 9in giant travelled to Dusseldorf to challenge Wladimir Klitschko for the unified heavyweight titles.

The world heavyweight champion, 31, admitted that with a family of seven isolating at home they're getting through huge amounts of rubbish and food, but he can't take any waste to the tip.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY JORDAN SEWARD: Sam Jones has gone from car salesman to boxing manager in three years. He has struck a deal with Floyd Mayweather and works with Joe Joyce.

Hedge fund billionaire Leon Cooperman compared Vermont senator Bernie Sanders to the deadly coronavirus in reference to his economic policy.

While he did not inexplicably name Nazi Germany, it was clear that Chris Matthews was equating the Democratic establishment to the French during World War II.

Bernie Sanders announced a new universal childcare and pre-K plan, calling it 'unconscionable' that 'we do not properly invest in early childhood education.'

Pundits declared Bernie Sanders as the winner of the Dem debate on Tuesday. Joe Biden also earned himself a win in Charleston, South Carolina ahead of the primary on Saturday.

Joe Biden went after Bernie Sanders' quest for Medicare-for-all during a campaign stop in rural South Carolina Thursday.

Amy Klobuchar denied she was pressured to exit the primary to endorse Joe Biden and said there is no conspiracy among moderate Democrats to stop Bernie Sanders' from becoming the nominee.