Natalya Lebedeva had been accused of failing to stop an outbreak of Covid-19 inside the restricted Star City (file phot) where cosmonauts are trained, colleagues claimed.

Russian real estate magnate Aras Agalarov, 64, said his Crocus Group business is in trouble due to coronavirus shutdowns and fears the worst is yet to come when Russia hits its peak in May.

Col. Gen. Andrei Burlaka, the FSB Border Service's chief of operational staff, has been named as the highest-ranking person of interest in the investigation into the downing of the plane.

The victim Maria from Russia sought help from her hospital and an online forum but was refused an appointment due to the lockdown and a ban on nonessential consultations.

The 7,099 new cases - surpassing the previous high of 6,411 on Tuesday - bring Russia's total from 99,399 to 106,498, the eighth-highest tally in the world.

Mikhail Mishustin, Russia's Prime Minister, has today said he has tested positive for the coronavirus as Russia's death toll today reached 1,000 and its total number of cases broke through 100,000 (graph).

Russian researcher Vitaly Davydov has said robots will overtake their human brothers on the battlefield because they will be faster and are more accurate in target selection.

Russia's coronavirus crisis continues to worsen with a record 7,922 cases recorded the day after Prime Minister Mikhail Mishtushin (left, inset) tested positive for the disease.

The former Scottish First Minister was widely criticised for taking a job with Vladimir Putin's 'propaganda' channel, formerly known as Russia Today, on its English-language service.

Dr Andrew Marriott, 64, a retired lieutenant colonel and visiting researcher at Newcastle University, concluded it is 'highly implausible' that the medals came from Russian guns.

Deaths from coronavirus rose by 58 to 1,280, official figures show, as Russia is now recording more new infections than any European country. New infections rose with 10,633 cases in the past 24 hours.

Vladimir Putin (pictured) has seen his trust ratings fall following dissatisfaction with the Russian government's handling of the coronavirus crisis as cases of the disease continue to rise.

The latest rise of 10,102 cases, bringing the total from 145,268 to 155,370, confirms Russia's place as Europe's new virus hotbed as infections slow elsewhere.

The news comes just two weeks after Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov was admitted to hospital with flu and pneumonia symptoms after spending two days walking up freezing mountains.

Alexander Shulepov, 37, from Voronezh is in intensive care after taking part in a video which claimed he was ordered to work despite testing positive for Covid-19.

The body of Dmitry Bosov, 52, who played ice hockey with Vladimir Putin, was discovered by his wife with a gunshot wound to his head in a 'suspected suicide' at his Moscow mansion.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan 'thoroughly rejected' Donald Trump's letter, dated October 9, and promptly threw it in the bin, officials have revealed.

Kate Upton joined Andy Cohen and 50 Cent for Watch What Happens Live on Monday. The model had some harsh words for Victoria's Secret and its focus on exclusively petite models.

The socialite, 34, looked incredible as she walked the red carpet alongside the likes of Scarlett Johansson, Laura Dern and Kate Upton.

'I LOVE talking about sports and reading all of the dumb misogynist comments. It reminds me that women need to keep fighting for equality. It's 2019 but feels like the 1950s,' she tweeted.

DailyMail.com was given a look at her swimsuit images which were taken on a pristine beach this summer. The star is seen in two of the suits, the Jazmin model in teal and the Tiger style.

Kate Upton shared a truly stunning picture of herself in full-on mommy mode on Friday, lifting her supremely cute one-year-old daughter Genevieve up in the air and holding her close, nose-to-nose.

Kate Upton stepped out in Miami Friday in a pale yellow suit that showcased her cleavage. The 27-year-old model was previously featured in a steamy Super Bowl ad in 2015.

Hugh Jackman is considering a move back home to Australia, according to a report in New Idea magazine on Monday. The 51-year-old is considering a move to his home in Sydney.

The pop superstar, 50, was dressed in a black hoodie and leggings. Her hair was tied back into a messy bun with a few tendrils left loose and falling down over one side of her face.

The 1960 300 SL Roadster, now listed for $1.095 million through a classic car dealer in New York City, was discovered in storage by relatives of an Indiana man who recently passed away.

NYC will begin storing the bodies of coronavirus victims in freezer trucks to help ease the strain on the city's overflowing hospital morgues and overwhelmed funeral homes.

Emergency room doctors say coronavirus patients are coming into the hospital with pneumonia and low oxygen levels, but they aren't struggling to breathe, meaning they are in critical condition already.

Excess mortality figures - the number of deaths that occur above seasonal averages - from 13 countries and regions have revealed some 31,000 deaths not being counted in official totals.

New York architect Joseph Feingold, 97, originally from Poland, who appeared in an Oscar-nominated film about his escape from the Nazis called 'Joe's Violin', has died with coronavirus.

Stay at home orders remain in effect in New York City until at least May 15th as the coronavirus crisis continues, but essential outdoor activities such as walking the dog are still permitted.

Mayor Bill de Blasio said Sunday that he believes it will take more than 20 months to fully rebuild New York City and announces different councils that will focus on reopening the Big Apple.

The Winter Soldier actor approved of passing the Captain America shield to his co-star Anthony Mackie (Falcon), and thinks their new Disney+ series is as cinematic as the Marvel movies.

Erin Strine shared video of her packed American Airlines 338 flight on Saturday from New York City to Charlotte, North Carolina where passengers failed to practice social distancing.

Olivia Palermo put on quite the stylish display while out and about New York City on Tuesday. The 34-year-old beauty rocked leather pants and a scarf mask to walk her dog.

The 12 jets streaked through the skies Tuesday afternoon in a 'collaborative salute' to doctors, nurses, and other essential workers.

The NYC Mayor showed up at an Orthodox Jewish funeral in Williamsburg Tuesday and threatened mourners with arrest for ignoring social distancing. His actions were widely condemned.

Marvel Cinematic Universe star Sebastian Stan was seen on the streets of New York City on Wednesday, staying safe in a pair of bright blue latex gloves as added precaution against the coronavirus pandemic.

A shocking video shows the moment an unhinged man believed to be an essential worker throws 40 punches at an innocent bystander who was Asian, because the attacker blamed him for COVID-19.

Andy Cohen took his adorable son Ben along to participate in what has become a highlight of the day for many New Yorkers in quarantine. Later, he posted a sweet photo of Ben holding his hand.

Sebastian Stan was seen walking around the streets of New York City on Saturday, and he made sure to protect himself with some gear as the city continues to grapple with the coronavirus pandemic.

NYC Mayor Bill De Blasio unveiled the controversial scheme on Saturday, urging New Yorkers to text 311 to report anyone violating the state's social distancing rules or stay-at-home orders

To honor the Met Gala, that was cancelled as the country continues to grapple with the coronavirus pandemic, Julia Roberts shared a glamorous throwback photo.

The 49-year-old Wreck-It-Ralph star, who was once again joined by her assistant Annie Sega for their daily salute to NYC's essential workers, beamed on her fire escape in New York City.

The 34-year-old socialite stepped out on Tuesday looking runway ready, as she took her beloved white Maltese dog, Mr. Butler, for walkies.

Jayden Hardowar had complained of a fever and diarrhea just five days before his heart failed and he was placed on a ventilator at a New York City medical center.

Wendy Williams is never one to bite her tongue.

Movie star Julia Roberts was in a composite of the 52-year-old Oscar-winning actress next to an image of herself from her 1990 film Pretty Woman.

Beatriz Haddad-Maia failed a urine test following a WTA Tour event in Croatia in June but was still able to play at Wimbledon, where she earned £72,000 in prize money.

Dillian Whyte underwent a hearing in front of a doping panel just hours before his clash with Oscar Rivas, Sportsmail can reveal. He went on to beat Rivas on points at The O2 in London on Saturday.