President Trump said he believed the American coronavirus death toll was accurate - but not China's - amid reports that he planned to start sowing doubt about the U.S. totals.

Neville Power, the chairman of the government's COVID-19 recovery taskforce, has suggested resuming travel ties with China. He used to run iron ore exporter Fortescue Metals.

Gordon Ramsay, Gino D'Acampo and Fred Sirieix's planned stint around Asia for Gordon, Gino & Fred: Road Trip has been postponed thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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.

The patient, named as Cui An, tested positive for COVID-19 in early February and had been hooked to a life-support machine for more than two months when surgeons performed the operation.

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.

City Football Group, who are majority owned by Abu Dhabi United and have involvement from China Media Capital, CITIC Capital and Silver Lake, will wipe out Lommel's debts of £1.75million.

President Donald Trump turned down suggestions by aides who encouraged him to press Chinese President Xi Jinping on transparency.

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says China is holding back essential information about the coronavirus, although a whistleblower says a top U.S. official failed to ask for it in January.

The report by Israeli cyber-security company Check Point said hackers known as Naikon targeted a worker in the office of the Western Autralian premier.

The Royal Australian Mint began circulating the new note in October 2019, months before the virus was even identified in Wuhan, China - the original epicentre.

Researchers in China looked at semen samples of 38 men who had tested positive for COVID-19. One in six had traces of the virus in their semen - including some who were no longer sick.

Odion Ighalo was settling in nicely to his dream Manchester United loan before it was cruelly cut off by coronavirus, leaving the striker desperate to extend his stay with the Premier League club.

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.

The European Union has excised reference in a public letter that the coronavirus pandemic originated in China, after receiving pressure to do so from the Chinese foreign ministry.

The report, which was based on commercially-available cellphone location data - indicates that there might've been a 'hazardous event' at China's Wuhan Institute of Virology in early October.

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

The politician recalls his travel adventures including nearly being arrested in Nepal when he was accused of being in Al-Qaeda just after 9/11 - and eating his most unpleasant meal, in China.

Phil Mickelson, looking to seal the career Grand Slam after finishing runner-up six times at the US Open, shot an opening round of one-over par to leave himself seven shots behind leader Justin Rose.

The 119th US Open continues at Pebble Beach Golf Links on Friday, with Justin Rose leading after a stunning six-under-par first round of 65. You can keep up with all the latest scores right here.

Reed broke the wedge over his thigh after leaving the ball in the rough on a delicate chip from right of the 18th green. After taking it out on the wedge, he tossed the club shards toward his bag.

DEREK LAWRENSON AT PEBBLE BEACH: One month to go until the biggest sporting event the province has seen, and the boys from Northern Ireland are building up a head of steam.

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.

DEREK LAWRENSON AT PEBBLE BEACH: Nothing in the record of Gary Woodland suggested he would hold on to win the US Open. He had just two top tens in majors to his name in 30 attempts.

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.

Phil Mickelson came up short on Sunday in his bid to win one of the oldest events on the PGA Tour, the Pebble Beach pro-am, for a record sixth time.

The US Open is set to become the third American major to be postponed and will now be played in early September, according to a report in the New York Post.

DEREK LAWRENSON - WORLD OF GOLF: The Open will not be staged this year for the first time since 1945, after the R&A took the momentous decision to cancel the championship set for July.

The Vogue editor-in-chief, 69, appeared on day five of the US Open Friday. She attended Federer's match against Great Britain's Dan Evans.

She's one of the biggest stars in Hollywood, known for her films including Pitch Perfect and The Hustle.

MIKE DICKSON IN NEW YORK: Martina Navratilova described the British No 1's performance in beating China's Zhuai Shang on Friday night as 'A-plus' as she prepares to take on Karolina Pliskova next.

Rafael Nadal moved ominously into the last 16 at the US Open with a straight-sets win over Chung Hyeon.

MIKE DICKSON IN NEW YORK: In the long run it may not prove such a bad thing that Coco Gauff was unable to produce a stunning upset of Naomi Osaka.

Coco Gauff's ather Corey says that age restriction rules will see his daughter out of the spotlight for a while following her third round defeat to Naomi Osaka at the US Open.

MIKE DICKSON IN NEW YORK: Hardly anyone walks tightrope of deciding sets as well as Jo Konta this year, and she successfully did so once again to make the last eight of the US Open.

The actor, 38, looked enthralled as he watched Johanna Konta of Great Britain play against Karolina Pliskova of Czech Republic on Sunday.

The 23-year-old Australian tennis star was thrashed 6-2 6-4 by Chinese player Wang Qiang, just a day after playing a hard-fought doubles clash.

Kendrick and Snow starred together in the 2012 film Pitch Perfect, which followed a disgraced all-women's collegiate a cappella group as they fought to win nationals and fix their reputations.

MIKE DICKSON IN NEW YORK: Defending singles champions perished at the US Open within 24 hours of each other, one departing to a cacophony of booing and the other to supportive cheers.

Naomi Osaka's 10-match US Open winning streak and title defence are done after she was outplayed in the fourth-round by Belinda Bencic in a 7-5, 6-4 defeat.

Maisie Williams was spotted with boyfriend Reuben Selby on Monday, enjoying some couple time at the Tennis Channel's Suite at the US Open in New York.

MIKE DICKSON IN NEW YORK: Words with negative connotations are out when it comes to the work she does with Dimitri Zavialoff. The hairdryer is strictly confined to the hotel room.

MIKE DICKSON IN NEW YORK: This time there were no recriminations or spats with the media, just the numbing disappointment of another missed opportunity.

He's been taking advantage of his temporary American residency by enjoying the US Open. 

The Good Place actress, 33, oozed style in a casually chic ensemble, consisting of an oversized black blazer and a pair of form-fitting cycling shorts.

Woods, 43, shares Charlie and a daughter Sam, 12, with his ex-wife Elin Nordegren to whom he was married from 2004 to 2010.

The Mulholland Drive star began hanging out with Van Ness and his Queer Eye co-stars Tan France and Antoni Porowski last year: 'They've sort of included me in their little wolf pack.'

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

MIKE DICKSON IN NEW YORK: Two days before another dramatic US Open exit, Roger Federer was talking up the chances of him being competitive in the Grand Slams into his forties.

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.