Iran, the worst-hit Middle Eastern coronavirus country, diagnosed 24,811 cases of the virus - an increase of 1,792 in 24 hours - and confirmed 1,934 deaths, though that is likely an under-estimate.

The US has 245,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus, which is twice as many as Spain, which surpassed Italy as the country with the second-highest number of cases at 117,000.

Iranian Revolutionary Guard chief Hossein Salami boasted that 'local scientists' had invented the 'state-of-the-art' device to detect virus cases 'remotely' without the need for a blood test.

The heavily-inked singer paired the statement piece with a more relaxed outfit consisting of a tight-fit white T-shirt, which displayed his toned biceps, and a pair of baggy trousers.

He surprised fans with an intimate gig at the Bowery Ballroom in New York on Saturday and was clearly in the mood to celebrate when he stepped out after his show and enjoyed a boozy night on the town.

Red eyes, a sore throat, wheezing, fatigue, a dry cough - do these symptoms sound familiar? They are typically associated with hay fever. They are also the symptoms of Covid-19.

Experts say the vulnerability of health systems in Eastern Europe spurred leaders into decisive action while governments in the west felt a 'greater sense of complacency'.

Paul Casey thought he'd be in Florida this week, trying to join the select band of golfers who have won the same PGA Tour event three years in a row. 

The Florida senator used a word-association game to turn his fire on the Democrat, who is expected to run for the White House, as he spoke at the CPAC convention in Maryland.

Senator Marco Rubio, who has been a critic of China's human rights record, took to Twitter on Sunday to accuse the mainstream media of blindly trusting data reported by the country.

FEMA placed the ominous $5.1 million order for 'human remain pouches' on April 21, following just weeks after a separate order for 100,000 body bags was made by the agency.

Prosecutors in the Oscar Pistorius case have consulted with a criminal law expert over a possible appeal, which means the Olympic runner could face a murder conviction again.

Oscar Pistorius' case will be heard by South Africa's Supreme Court of Appeal on November 3, when prosecutors will ask a panel of five judges to reject his trial verdict and convict him of murder.

Two hospitals in Burnie, northwest Tasmania, were closed on Monday amid a cluster of more than 60 COVID-19 cases, including about 45 staff, associated with the facilities.

The number of 'confirmed and probable' infections remained at 1,487 after one suspected case 'already known to us' tested positive, New Zealand's health ministry said.

The number of 'confirmed and probable' infections remained at 1,487 after one suspected case 'already known to us' tested positive on Monday, the health ministry said.

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'I'm absolutely devastated and horrified by the senseless, cold blooded, racially motivated killing of Ahmaud Arbery,' the pop superstar, 30, tweeted, adding the hashtag  #JusticeForAhmaud.'

Michelle Obama hosted an online event on behalf of When We All Vote - a non-profit, nonpartisan organization hoping to increase participation in every election.

I’m a big John Williams fan, and this rush-released double album is in my opinion the finest showcase for his film music yet to emerge.

Professor Tim Spector, a leading genetic epidemiologist, said the failure to class common symptoms in with the dry cough and fever has led to statisticians collecting data which is 'nonsense'.

An employment tribunal in Llandudno, Wales, ruled Andrew Weatherby, 50, was sexually harrassed by a female coworker. It heard that she threatened to make 'his life hell' if he reported her to his boss.

Kourtney Kardashian showcased some Palm Springs throwback photos from happier days on Tuesday. The 40-year-old was seen in her tiny bikini for the pool day.

Figures collected by Public Health England show there was just 2,810 cases of HIV among gay and bisexual men in 2016 - down from the 3,570 the year before.

Daryll Rowe is on trial accused of infecting four men from the Brighton area with the virus and attempting to give it to a further six.

A report released today by the New York City Department of Health showed 2,279 new diagnoses were recorded in 2016 - a nine percent drop from the 2,493 new cases in 2015.

Public Health England figures also show deaths from AIDS – the consequence of untreated HIV - across the home nations have never been lower.

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Kylie Jenner ups the quarantine fashion ante in a unitard. The sexy one-and-done garment is the perfect at-home uniform to look great on video calls, feel productive and stay comfy.

Neymar went off injured 12 minutes into Brazil's 1-1 draw with Nigeria in a friendly in Singapore on Sunday.

She, along with her siblings, wished Khloe Kardashian's daughter True Thompson a happy second birthday on Sunday. And hours later, Kim Kardashian shared a sultry snap.

The Instagram model, 25, displayed her jaw-dropping curves in a tiny silk dressing gown with a plunging black lace neckline.

The 20-month-old girl was admitted to the Children's Hospital at Westmead, in western Sydney after a three month trip to Pakistan.

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The non-fiction saga followed the 2001 trial of writer Michael Peterson, who was accused of murdering his wife at their North Carolina mansion. He said she fell down the stairs by accident.

The 28-year-old actress and model was dressed to impress as she displayed her legs in just a jumper as she joined her ex at Kylie Jenner's 19th birthday party

Earlier this month, Nia Guzman who has daughter Royalty with Chris, had filed a restraining order against Shakur Sozahdah. Sozahdah had responded by also filing a restraining order.

Actor Brooke Mueller, 41, ex-wife of Charlie Sheen, was said to be outside of RiteAid at 7am in the Hamptons on Sunday, with 'suitcases full of drugs,' and allegedly demanded strangers 'party' with her.

The Gaza Strip, an enclave bordering Israel which has 5,154 people per km, reported two cases of Covid-19 today. The two patients, both Gazans, had travelled to Pakistan before returning.

The American Idol judge, 35, looked sensational as she showcased her new longer locks in a smoldering Instagram uploaded on Sunday.

Benjamin Netanyahu will meet Cypriot president Nicos Anastasiades in Athens today to sign off on a $6bn EastMed pipeline deal, just days after the high-profile gang-rape case concluded.

The 19-year-old woman from Derbyshire, who MailOnline has chosen not to name, broke down and hugged her family this morning after a judge in Cyprus gave her a suspended sentence.

ITV's Believe Me is said to feature fresh testimony about the alleged attack in Ayia Napa last July including compelling statements from the young woman's friends.

A Rotherham grooming survivor, Ella Hill told FEMAIL she's been closely following the case of a British teenager accused of lying to a court in Cyprus about being gang raped.

The former footballer, 44, once again showcased his culinary skills as he whipped up a batch of chocolate brownies for his brood, taking to Instagram on Friday to show off his bake.

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley couldn't resist teasing her new M&S collection as she shared some sneak peek snaps of herself on Tuesday.

Sepp Blatter was being investigated into matters over selling World Cup TV rights too cheaply. Prosecutors are set to drop the case, but are still probing an alleged £1.8m payment to Michel Platini.

Passengers who travelled on a Qantas flight from Melbourne to Brisbane last week have been told to seek health advice after a traveller on board tested positive for coronavirus. 

The Department of Health has confirmed 1,557 tests in England have come back positive, along with 136 in Wales, 195 in Scotland and 62 in Northern Ireland.

Clubs in the German top flight have returned to training in the hope that the rest of the season can be finished off - providing Chancellor Angela Merkel gives the green light for action to resume.