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Infrared pictures taken from space of Australian bushfires

Satellite images taken on Saturday showed wildfires burning around East Gippsland and Kosciuszko National Park.




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Last plane from China coronavirus epicentre lands in Sydney

One international student from Wuhan, who asked not to be named, said he was quizzed by officials on the way in to the airport and a group of doctors wearing masks asked him if he was unwell.




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Emma Willis, Rochelle Humes and Rylan lead the excited celebrities at Spice Girls Wembley show

The trio joined the likes of Sam Smith, Emma Stone, Haim, Lily Collins, Jaime Winstone, Judge Rinder and Greg Rutherford at the sell-out event.




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Gareth Southgate backs England No 1 Jordan Pickford amid poor form

England manager Gareth Southgate has backed his No 1 goalkeeper despite his patchy form this season. Pickford again came under the microscope with a mistake at the weekend.




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Michael Owen picks Shearer to start up front in England XI since his debut... despite simmering feud

The two strikers differences were shot into the spotlight last year when Owen released his autobiography, in which he had a pop at the former Newcastle striker and legend.




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Reece James posts throwback picture from Chelsea academy days including Mason Mount and Declan Rice

Reece James has posted a picture of himself and other Premier League stars during their time in Chelsea's academy. The right back has been reflecting on his journey to the first team.




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Olympics 2020: Floyd Mayweather named 'special adviser' to China's boxing team

Floyd Mayweather has been named 'special adviser' to China's boxing team as they look to improve their medal count at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. 




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Bugs: Amazing photos show microscopic insects coping with a downpour

Tiny droplets of water make the bugs take on an altogether different look - looking inflated by the covering of liquid.




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Benedict Cumberbatch transforms into cat-loving artist Louis Wain to film biopic in London

Sporting a distinguished moustache, Benedict Cumberbatch transformed into cat-loving actor Louis Wain to film scenes for the biopic in London on Thursday.




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Penguins pick England to pip Sweden in Saturday's World Cup fixture

A colony of penguins at an aquarium in Birmingham have picked England to win in their World Cup quarter final fixture against Sweden this Saturday.




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Pickford soaks up praise for man of the match display against Sweden

Jordan Pickford revealed on Saturday night that he injured his hand by accidentally hammering it against his knee in a moment of frustration during his man-of-the-match display




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Zlatan Ibrahimovic chooses his favourite team of all time... and picks HIMSELF 11 TIMES!

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has played for European giants across the biggest leagues, including Ajax, Juventus, Inter Milan, Barcelona, AC Milan, Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United.




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Woman is hailed an 'icon' for editing the captions of Instagram pictures with bad ex-boyfriends

Rosie from Singapore edited the captions of several old Instagram photos with old flames to portray what was really happening behind the scenes with those guys.




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Pictured: Parents accused of keeping their five-year-old son in cage before scalding him to death

Azlin Arujunah and Ridzuan Mega Abdul Rahman, both 27, have been accused of abusing their son at their family home in Singapore three years ago.




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Terrifying pictures capture Blue Mountains mega-blaze as firefighters risk their lives to save homes

Photographs show the carnage on Saturday night as intense weather conditions propelled a mega-blaze covering 460,000 hectares from Gospers Mountain through to the Blue Mountains.




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STIRLING MOSS PICTURE SPECIAL: The most important moments of racing legend's life

Stirling Moss passed away in the early hours of Easter morning at the age of 90 with his wife Susie - having nursed him through a long battle with illness - by his bedside.




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I’m not convinced by Eddie Jones' decision to pick Ben Te'o and Manu Tuilagi against Italy

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: England supporters will be seriously excited by Eddie Jones’ heavyweight backline - but I am not sure Ben Te’o and Manu Tuilagi will strike the same fear into the Italians.




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Ireland 27-3 Scotland: Joe Schmidt's side pick up bonus point in opening Rugby World Cup game

Ireland delivered on their promise to hit form when it mattered most by stunning Scotland 27-3 with a bonus-point blitz to launch their Japanese World Cup quest in style.




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Daniele De Rossi pictured for the first time in Boca Juniors colours

Daniele De Rossi, who left Roma at the end of last season after they announced they would not renew his contract, donned his new club colours for the first time in Buenos Aires.




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BBC One picks up Channel Seven's Pooch despite dismal ratings

Rumours have been circulating that Rebel Wilson's Pooch Perfect might be pulled by Channel Seven due to low ratings.




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Rio Olympics and Zika Virus could spark 'a full-blown global health disaster'

University of Ottawa professor Amir Attaran has accused the World Health Organisation (WHO) of putting unborn children at risk by letting August's Olympics go ahead as planned.




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Calls for Rio Olympics to be postponed, cancelled or moved over Zika virus fears

University of Ottawa's Amir Attaran recently wrote an article in the Harvard Public Health Review, saying the Olympics should be moved from Rio to prevent a 'full-blown global health disaster'.




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Zika virus fears may cause Sunrises' Samantha Armytage to drop out of Olympic coverage

Samantha Armytage revealed she has serious doubts about covering the Rio Olympics over fears of contracting or being exposed to the Zika virus, with plans to have children over the coming years




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Samantha Armytage hits back at Olympic coverage claims over Zika virus fears

Taking to Instagram on Sunday morning, the 39-year-old Sunrise host decided to clarify herself after The Daily Telegraph reported she wants to have children 'in the next few years'.




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Rio Olympics may be cancelled over the Zika virus

More than 200 academics have now signed an open letter to the World Health Organisation calling for the Olympics to be postponed. But is it really necessary? Virus expert Dr Derek Gatherer gives his views.




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Greg Rutherford has sperm frozen amid fears over Zika virus at Rio Olympics

The British long-jumper has frozen samples of his sperm amid fears about the Zika virus at this summer's Olympic Games in Rio. The virus can cause birth defects and be transmitted through sex.




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Rory McIlroy pulls out of Rio Olympics 2016 over fears about the Zika virus

The Northern Ireland sportsman was due to compete in the sporting event in August. But he said today that it was a risk he was 'unwilling to take'.




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Zika virus Q&A: What is it and what are the dangers for Rio Olympics 2016? 

With the Zika virus casting a cloud hanging over the Olympics Games, several athletes have opted out with many more taking precautions. MARTHA KELNER answers the key questions...




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Hideki Matsuyama to withdraw from Rio 2016 Olympic golf event over Zika fears

Hideki Matsuyama has become the latest golfer to withdraw from the Olympics because of concerns over the Zika virus. He joins the likes of Rory McIlroy and Jason Day in deciding not to compete.




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Rebecca Adlington surprised by golfers opting out of Olympics 2016 over Zika virus

The retired swimming champion questioned whether the game's big stars, including Rory McIlroy and Jason Day, were 'not going because they just don't want to go' to Rio de Janiero in Brazil.




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Rachael Finch knocks back 2016 Olympic Game coverage due to Zika virus scare

She said earlier in the year that she wishes to have three children with her husband Michael Miziner.




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Zika virus would not have stopped me playing in the Olympics, says Colin Montgomerie

Montgomerie, who was part of the delegation which presented golf's Olympic bid in 2009, also questioned the disparity between the number of men and women to have so far withdrawn.




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Lindsey Vonn won't be going to the Olympic games due to Zika virus fears

Gold-winning Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn has admitted that she won't be going to the Summer games in Rio, Brazil this year because she's scared of contracting the Zika virus.




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BBC staff refuse to travel to cover Rio Olympics over Zika virus fears

A dozen staff are threatening to follow sports journalist Richard Conway (pictured) who is said to have told bosses he is bowing out of the event in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.




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Australian star golfers Jason Day and Adam Scott slam Olympic bosses

Australian golfers Jason Day and Adam Scott have slammed Olympic chiefs for questioning their integrity by accusing them of not attending the Rio games because there is no prize money.




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Hope Solo shows off the 'Zika proof' arsenal she's packing for the Rio Olympics 

Hope Solo took to Twitter to Friday to document her extensive Zika arsenal laid out on her bed – adding: 'If anyone in the village forgot to pack repellent, come and see me… #DeptofDefense #zikaproof.'




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Zika virus to sports stars during the Rio Olympics is negligible

Scientists at Yale University have calculated only three to 37 people will bring the mosquito-borne disease back to their countries - in a worst-case scenario.




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Australian athletes ROBBED during Rio Olympics 2016 fire evacuation

Australian team boss Kitty Chiller confirmed on Monday a laptop and some Zika-protective shirts were stolen during a fire evacuation on Friday when a blaze was sparked by a cigarette.




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Rio locals promise to give the world 'Olympic welcome' despite fears over Zika

From furious protests over government corruption to the Zika epidemic, the road to Rio has been beset with problems, but locals have said visitors can expect a warm welcome.




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Hope Solo taunted with 'Zika virus' chants during Rio Olympics 2016

American goalkeeper Hope Solo was heavily booed during Team USA's opening soccer match in the Rio Olympics.




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KATIE HOPKINS on the 2016 Rio Olympics and why it stinks

The athletes who have decided to attend may be competing under the arms of Christ the Redeemer, but it’s hard to find one redeeming feature to the Olympic Games in Rio, writes KATIE HOPKINS.




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Rio witch doctors say 'don't worry about Zika virus at Olympics 2016'

Herbalists and witch doctors in Rio de Janeiro say star athletes who skipped this year's Olympic Games shouldn't have worried about contracting Zika while in Brazil.




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Rio Olympics battered by torrential rain and high winds

Torrential rain and high winds became the latest misfortune to hit the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, with rowing events canceled and other athletes including cyclists forced to cope with the bad weather.




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Fears over Zika virus in Brazil as British women put Olympic medals over baby hopes

Taekwondo star Jade, 23, today launches her bid to defend the Gold medal she won at London 2012, supported by her family including grandfather Martin Foulkes.




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Jade Jones wins consecutive golds at Rio Olympics with 16-7 victory in taekwondo final

TeamGB taekwondo champion Jade Jones kicked her way Olympic history when she won gold to make her the most successful Briton in her sport.




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Giaan Rooney talks about being pregnant after returning from Rio Olympics amid Zika fears

Australian swimmer-turned-commentator, Giaan Rooney, has announced she's pregnant with her second child, just months after travelling to Brazil amid the Zika virus concerns




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PICTURE SPECIAL: Sportsmail's guide to the 12 stunning stadiums in use at the 2018 World Cup

There are 12 arenas hosting World Cup games with Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium kicking things off as well as bringing the show to and end with the final on July 15. Here's our guide to them all.




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Mel B teases Spice Girls reunion as she posts Instagram picture

They've admitted they are in talks to do something momentous to mark the 20th anniversary of The Spice Girls in July and Mel B has teased the group's fans with a cute Instagram picture. 




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Never-seen-before pictures of reclusive Prince

Never-before seen photos of pop megastar Prince have been released to make the one-year anniversary of his tragic death. The snaps give a rare insight into his life at Paisley Park.




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Autographed pic of Yara Shahidi Prince had in his office when he died

Images that were taken by investigators inside Prince's Paisley Park compound following his death revealed that the singer had a number of photos in his office of family members.