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Why Scott Morrison 'has zero chance' of banning wet markets in China

The Morrison government - and the US administration - have called for the markets to be closed permanently to protect public health. But China is unlikely to listen.




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Mother breaks down in tears as she meets her long-lost son who was 'accidentally switched at birth'

This is the emotional moment a mother breaks down in tears when she hugs her biological son for the first time in nearly three decades after he was swapped by accident at birth.




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Trump says the US will bill China a 'substantial' amount of money for coronavirus damage

President Donald Trump said Monday from the White House: 'Germany's looking at things, and we're looking at things, and we're talking about a lot more money than Germany's talking about'.




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Girl, five, cries inconsolably after her medic mother died in the fight against coronavirus

Zhang Jingjing, 32, died from a cardiac arrest earlier this month after working day and night to save patients during a two-month mission to Hubei, the former ground zero of the outbreak.




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Chinese state media blasts Trump for 'destroying America's democracy and freedom'

'Numerous people are wondering how the US system can tolerate such a person as a president,' Chinese state-run tabloid Global Times accused in an opinion piece.




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How coronavirus will see 240,000 fewer people move to Australia this year

Digital share broker CommSec, which provides financing to buy shares, is predicting Australia's border closures will cause immigration levels to plummet to levels that will harm the economy.




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Men who catch coronavirus are more than twice as likely to die from the disease as women

The virus hits men harder as they suffer more severely and have a death rate that is around 2.5 times higher, researchers from China found.




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Beijing slams Scott Morrison over calls for an inquiry into coronavirus

A comment article in the People's Daily , which parrots the views of the Chinese government, said Mr Morrison is targeting China to score political points with the Australian public.




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More than 128,000 people in US have RECOVERED from coronavirus - double the number who died

At least 128,141 Americans have been confirmed to have recovered from coronavirus, which is double the number who've died from the illness, which sits at 62,547.




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Chinese tourists ignore social distancing and swarm to a 'sacred' mountain to watch the sunrise

A video shows the Mount Tai, one of China's five greatest mountains, being jam-packed with visitors this morning. Similar sights can be spotted in other famous tourist attractions in China today.




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China censorship deleted critical coronavirus articles and social media posts written in Morse code

One deleted article about the situation in Wuhan (pictured) that caused particular outcry was typed out again and re-posted by dozens of social media users in 10 languages to test out censorship levels.




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'Once upon a virus': China mocks the US response to the coronavirus crisis with Lego-like animation

In the animation posted online by China's official Xinhua news agency, a warrior Lego figure wearing a face mask warns a Statue of Liberty figure of the dangers of the virus.




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China and Australia tensions mount over coronavirus inquiry after diplomat's 'outrageous behaviour'

China's 'bullying' responses to Australia's calls for an international coronavirus inquiry were slammed as 'outrageous' as experts rethink the diplomatic relationship.




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Disneyland Shanghai to reopen on Monday with social distancing measures remaining in place

Walt Disney CEO Bob Chapek revealed Disneyland Shanghai (left) will reopen its gates on Monday, becoming the first Disney theme park to start operating again after COVID-19.




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Shanghai Disneyland is 'set to open in mid-May' after a nearly four-month coronavirus shutdown

Preparations for the opening are underway as the theme park in China is set to welcome visitors again in mid-to-late May, a source revealed to the Chinese media on Monday.




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Paralysed mother, 79, miraculously survives after being 'buried alive by her son'

Police in north-western China's Shaanxi province rescued the paralysed mother, known by her surname Wang, on Tuesday after the woman's daughter-in-law reported her missing.




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How Beijing-backed investment Down Under plummeted by more than $10BILLION in just a year

The Foreign Investment Review Board's annual report shows the value of Chinese investment approvals across all sectors fell from $23.7 billion in 2017/18 to $13.1 billion in 2018/19.




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Coronavirus: Nations hit hardest had most international travel

Brazilian researchers found nations hit hardest by the killer disease were ones accepting the most international flights. It may explain why the US (73,431) and UK (30,150) have the most deaths.




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Salomon Rondon 'desperate to return to Newcastle' as he eyes European switch after spell in China

Rondon spent the entirety of the 2018-19 season on loan at Newcastle from West Brom and scored 12 goals in 33 appearances, which saw him crowned the club's player of the year.




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More than 70 tonnes flown into Australia on infamous flight from Wuhan STILL hasn't cleared customs

The supplies were sent from the coronavirus epicentre of Wuhan to Sydney Airport on April 8.




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Justin Rose in confident mood ahead of final round at US Open as he hunts down Woodland

Rose heads into the final round just a shot behind American Gary Woodland and knows the pressure will be on the world No 25 as he seeks a first major title on the Monterey Peninsula.




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My magical moments at the majors: Tiger Woods' Masters victory belongs on the silver screen

This was a major season that had it all. From Tiger Woods's remarkable comeback to Ireland's Portrush party of all parties, here are the biggest and best of this Grand Slam season.




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Priyanka Chopra cuts a glamorous figure in fringed dress at the Couture Council Award Luncheon

Priyanka Chopra had all eyes on her at the Couture Council Award Luncheon in New York ahead of Fashion Week on Wednesday.




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Gael Monfils fails to join girlfriend Elina Svitolina in US Open semi-finals

Thirty-three-year-old Frenchman Gael Monfils was unable to join his girlfriend Elina Svitolina in the semi-finals of the US Open after bowing out in a five-set thriller against Matteo Berrettini.




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Emily Mortimer puts on animated display at US Open with husband

Emily Mortimer was enjoying a break from her acting duties on Wednesday, watching the tennis at the US Open alongside her husband Alessandro Nivola and her son Samuel, 15.




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Meghan Markle wears modest $118 J. Crew dress after coming under fire for lavish private jet

The Duchess of Sussex , 38, was the center of attention as she cheered on Williams, 37, who could not dominate in her clash with Canadian Bianca Andreescu at the Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens.




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Irina Shayk puts on leggy display in a shirt dress as she brings supermodel glamour to the US Open

The catwalk queen, 33, turned heads once again as she brought some supermodel glamour to the US Open men's final at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York on Sunday.




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Justin Timberlake and Tiger Woods join forces to raise money for Hurricane Dorian victims

The champion golfer took to Twitter on Thursday to announce he and the SexyBack hitmaker are establishing a fund to provide aid and relief for victims of Hurricane Dorian.




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Novak Djokovic takes on sumo wrestlers in Japan as he jokes he 'needs a few more kilos' to compete

World No 1 Novak Djokovic has taken an innovative approach to training ahead of the Japan Open by stepping into the dohyo to face a sumo wrestler. 




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Got a small amount of shares? Donate them to ShareGift

ShareGift accepts donations of shares, which typically tend to be worth around £15, and are more of a nuisance than anything else to the holders, since trading fees could wipe out the profit.




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Going green really can pay dividends: Clean up by putting your money into ethical funds

Sections of the investment community have been campaigning for years for companies to incorporate environmental, social and governance criteria into the way they do business.




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London retains first place in Europe for investment crown while Manchester moves into global top 30

London kept second place globally and first in Europe in the annual chart, which measures the attractiveness of major cities around the world for real asset investing.




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Funds Woodford investors could try now they have some money back

For investors who entrusted their savings to Neil Woodford, their financial nightmare is at a close. As investors finally get some of their cash back, we ask the experts where to turn next.




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Nutmeg teams up with Great Ormond Street Hospital for Junior Isa

Digital wealth manager Nutmeg and Great Ormond Street Hospital charity have launched a new Junior Isa with three investment styles - including a socially responsible portfolio.




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Most savers want their pension funds to invest ethically

Savers want to prioritise responsible investing for retirement, but 'default' funds - which staff are automatically opted into - are not yet reflecting this, according to the report by pensions consultant LCP.




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Are fast-moving tech stocks still a wise bet? UK funds that have gambled on Elon Musk racing ahead

Before you jump on the bandwagon, it is worth remembering that a company's fortunes - especially one so closely linked to its boss - Elon Musk - can change quickly.




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Woodford shamed again in infamous 'Spot the Dog' fund list

In a major red flag with hindsight, the report called out Woodford's investment firm last year as one of the 'main culprits' for disappointing returns, four months before his flagship fund was suspended.




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How to invest your nest egg to beat rising prices as inflation hits six-month high

Just as inflation hit a surprise six-month high of 1.8% last week, National Savings & Investments joined the big banks in slashing its savings rates and cutting prizes on its Premium Bonds. 




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My investing firm won't let me move half of my funds to a rival

I am now being held to ransom and am a prisoner of the old firm. I can transfer the whole amount but I want to spread my investments, and see how the new ones perform and what the service is like.




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INVESTMENT EXTRA: Why backing women could make savers more money 

Ahead of International Women's Day tomorrow, the FTSE 100 welcomed its sixth female chief executive this week as Milena Mondini de Focatiis was named new boss of insurance group Admiral.




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How to put money into your investment Isa safely

You can now put your money into an investment Isa wrapper, leave it in cash and invest it in stocks gradually over the course of the year. All the major fund supermarkets will allow you to hold cash.




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Fund manager Ruffer raked in more than £2bn last month

London-based Ruffer, founded by Jonathan Ruffer, has revealed it made huge profits from a series of complicated trades, which helped offset losses as stock markets were hammered.




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Dodge the dividend strike: Choose trusts that have put aside money

The much-publicised move by the big banks to cancel their dividends has left investors with mixed emotions and many questions. But the loss of this income will still come as a blow.




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One big lesson from the latest crash for small investors: Five years is not long enough any more

Five years has always been the standard stipulation from financial experts as the minimum period that small investors should plan to remain in the market.




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Housebuilders' shares could rise if prices don't drop more than 10%

Liberum's central estimate is based on the assumption that house prices will have a 'soft landing' and fall by 7 per cent in real terms.




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Have novice investors been spooked by stock market turmoil?

More younger people are investing thanks to the rise of the simple stocks and shares Isa - are they worried about recent market volatility? We find out.




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SMALL CAP IDEAS: Anglo Pacific's chunky dividend looks more than safe

Anglo Pacific Group PLC (LON:APF) has access to a huge amount of financial firepower, both from its own balance sheet and in the form of various borrowing facilities that are in place.




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ALEX BRUMMER: Debt bubble fears mount

When Jeremy Corbyn and the Labour Party were proposing to go on a spending spree ahead of last December's general election there was much talk of a magic money tree.




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Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho will start volunteering amid coronavirus pandemic

A message from the Portuguese was posted on the club's official Twitter account on Thursday amid the coronavirus pandemic. Tottenham's £1billion stadium is acting as a distribution centre.




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Tottenham eye move for PSG star Thomas Meunier

The Belgium international right-back, who turns 29 in September, is weighing up a number of options as he prepares to leave Paris St Germain with Borussia Dortmund also interested.