Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's temporary release from prison in Iran has been extended during the coronavirus pandemic, her MP has said.

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Michael Gove insisted the Government "should not be thinking of lifting" lockdown restrictions yet as he launched a staunch defence of Boris Johnson's management of the coronavirus crisis.

Businesses are giving schoolchildren virtual work experience placements to prevent them from missing out on opportunities during the coronavirus.

Cath Kidston is cutting 900 jobs and permanently shutting 60 UK stores.

"Massive fireballs" and "huge explosions" have been seen near Maidstone in Kent as firefighters responded to an explosion on a farm.

Netflix has seen a surge in new sign-ups as audiences stayed in their homes to help fight coronavirus and binged on series such as Tiger King.

Police are hunting for a man after a girl was sexually assaulted on a bus in east London.

A second wave of coronavirus cases could put an "unimaginable strain" on the US healthcare system this winter, the country's top health official has warned.

Police have arrested six people and seized about £1m in assets from brothels in Westminster as part of a major crackdown operation.

A 17-year-old has been charged with 16 sexual offences after allegations of abuse at a nursery.

Donald Trump has signed an executive order temporarily suspending immigration into the US during the coronavirus pandemic.

Poorer children taking GCSEs and A-levels next year face an "impossible situation" because they have missed so much face-to-face teaching, a leading London headmaster has warned.

A couple who were living their dream of sailing across the Atlantic have shared their "shock" of returning to land and hearing the news about the global coronavirus pandemic.

The UK is set for more warm weather over the weekend while temperatures soared to more than 24C on Thursday.

The CNN anchor has gone viral after putting a positive spin on the news

An "evil" sex attacker who drugged and assaulted his victim after meeting him outside a London pub has been jailed.

Donald Trump has told a coronavirus press conference that the idea of injecting Covid-19 patients with disinfectant "sounds interesting to me".

A six-year-old boy with Spina Bifida has raised more than £200,000 for NHS charities by walking 10 metres every day in his walking frame.

Mr White also took issue with the duchess's allegation that the publisher "acted dishonestly" when deciding which parts of her letter to her father to publish.

A further four tigers and three lions have tested positive for coronavirus at the Bronx Zoo after a four-year-old Malaysian tiger contracted the disease earlier this month.

Trials of drones delivering medical supplies amid the coronavirus pandemic will begin next week, Grant Shapps announced at today's Downing Street press conference.

Brits could be allowed to meet up with small "bubbles" of up to 10 of their closest family or friends in an effort to wind down the coronavirus lockdown.

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Police have been alerted to more than 1,000 potential child sexual abuse cases during the coronavirus pandemic, the Home Secretary has said.

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has called for a coronavirus lockdown "exit strategy" with the Government facing increasing pressure to reveal its next steps.

A coronavirus vaccine might not be ready until later next year, the former deputy chief medical officer for England has said.

The UK death toll could jump past 100,000 by the end of the year if lockdown is lifted too early, a top professor has warned.

The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) said this summer would mark its first ever "virtual" version of the event at Royal Hospital Chelsea, London.

Lockdown is going well. I made a BLT the other day where I decided to deep fry the tomato in cornmeal and cooked the bacon in maple syrup.

Businesses are giving schoolchildren virtual work experience placements to prevent them from missing out on opportunities during the crisis.

Italians were today looking forward to a gradual easing of their coronavirus lockdown after the unveiling of a detailed exit strategy by prime minister Giuseppe Conte.

Volunteers spent the day on a farm to harvest vegetables that would have otherwise gone to waste so the produce could be turned into meals for our Food for London Now appeal.

Britain is saying goodbye to weeks of warm weather with temperatures set to tumble for the sixth week of lockdown.

Retailer also doubles staff discounts and commits to guaranteeing time off for employees over Christmas period

Military-style semi-automatic weapons and assault rifles will be banned in New Zealand from next month under tough new laws announced today by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.

PM urged UK to "contain your impatience" Said it is too soon to "go easy" and relax the lockdown Described virus as "invisble mugger" as he drew on own treatment

Many countries, including ours, are battling the question of how to lift the lockdown.

More deadly pandemics are likely to follow the coronavirus outbreak in future unless nature is protected, experts have warned.

University students have told how they are more anxious than excited about starting their careers after graduation amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Experts have said it is too early to reopen schools in the UK as it is still unclear how coronavirus spreads among children.

Virgin Media customers are still complaining about issues with their broadband despite the provider saying the issue has been fixed.

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People headed to the beach and fast food outlets after New Zealand lifted its strict lockdown rules that were put in place to limit the spread of coronavirus.

Medical experts have hit out at Donald Trump after he suggested that research should be carried out into whether the coronavirus might be treated by injecting disinfectant into the body.

Sydney's famous Bondi Beach reopened to swimmers and surfers today, five weeks after it was shut over the coronavirus pandemic.

Piers Morgan slammed a Home Office minister and accused her of laughing as he branded PPE shortages a "national disgrace" in a furious exchange on Good Morning Britain.

Secondary school pupils in France will be required to wear masks from next month as they start returning to school under new measures set out by the country's prime minister to ease the coronavirus lockdown.