Coronavirus: From 'dancing plague' to shrinking genitals - history's weirdest epidemics

Facing a recall effort and a rising tide of resentment on the mounting crime wave in Los Angeles County, District Attorney George Gascon is revising his approach – but keeping his opposition to the death penalty.

Tyson Fury has escalated his feud with next opponent Dillian Whyte by offering him a measly 47p - as a row over pay between the two camps continues.The self-proclaimed Gypsy King looks set to get back into the ring on March 26 to defend his WBC and The Ring heavyweight titles against mandatory challenger Whyte.A purse bid, which was recently won by Frank Warren's Queensberry Promotions is set to see Fury earn £22.5million, with his British rival taking only £5.6m.That 80/20 split is said to be a source of discontent for Anthony Joshua's former rival, and he might not be so keen on doing press conferences without more money.Fury has since taken to Twitter to lash out at Whyte, with a joke offer of cash.He said: "I just heard that little sausage Dillian Whyte wants paying to turn up for a press conference. You little silly fat sausage, you’re getting that [a fist], you coward."He continued: "Hi guys, just a quick one.

Gogglebox’s Pete Sandiford has opened up and shared some rare details about meeting his wife Paige, who he wed last spring.Pete and his wife Paige Sandiford née Yeomans got hitched in secret last year, and didn't tell the public until the autumn – around the same time that they revealed they had welcomed their son, Jimmy.Chatting on Gogglebox, when the new series returned to our screens on Friday (February 18), Pete spoke about his wife and shared some rare details about how they met.He told his sister: "It got quite awkward actually our first date when me and Paige went."We were in a bar in London, and I bought this bloke a beer, which in London, you don’t seem to buy anyone a drink."It was like he was my best friend, he didn’t leave us alone, so he was with us for our whole date!"Paige has never appeared on Googlebox with her husband, although their son, Jimmy has appeared in his dad's arms a couple of times.Taking to Instagram in October to share the sweet photograph (seen above), Pete wrote: My Mrs and best mate what more could I ask for, don’t worry @sophiesandiford1 you are a close second best friend." 27-year-old Pete revealed the joyous news about his nuptials in September, explaining how they tied the knot in secret in May 2021.One month prior to their secret wedding, the pair announced in April that they were expecting a child together, and while on stage at the National Television Awards in September 2021, Pete shared the news that Paige had given birth.Speaking at the event he said: "It's a bit overwhelming - got it all going on at the moment!"The TV star then added: "He's a cool little lad, takes after his mum not me!"In November, on his birthday, Pete shared a snap of him holding his son and penned: "Jimmy

Love Is Blind to Instagram. “To say I had a crazy week is an understatement! As I reflect back on the pods and my time in Mexico, I made some great connections and lifelong friends,” he wrote.

Tik Tok hack video. Scots have been ordered to wear face coverings inside shops from today as the country continues to battle the coronavirus pandemic.

It could take as long as five years to bring the coronavirus pandemic under control, a top WHO scientist has warned.

The UK government will officially stop showing how coronavirus deaths compare to the rest of the world at its daily press conference.

One of the world’s top infectious diseases experts has compared scientists who predict the spread of Covid-19 to stock market traders.

The World Health Organisation said there is currently "no evidence" that people who have recovered from COVID-19 and have antibodies for the virus are protected from a second coronavirus infection.

Up to half of the coronavirus deaths in Europe are care home residents, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said.

An ex- World Health Organisation executive has revealed his hopeful strategy to gradually bring the UK out of coronavirus lockdown.

City officials have imposed heavy fines on people leaving the house without covering their faces in a bid to tackle the spread of coronavirus.

Anxious Brits fear they could soon be barred from buying alcohol after rumours swept the internet claiming a ban was imminent.

West Lothian archer Nathan McQueen was devastated to hear that Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games have been postponed.

The UK will “pay the price” for not going into a coronavirus lockdown earlier and will suffer more infections than Italy, a World Health Organisation expert has warned.

Coronavirus could kill as many as 3.5million Iranians if people there ignore measures aimed at preventing the spread of the bug, a study says.

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It’s important to stay hygienic during the current coronavirus outbreak – and don’t Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas know it.

The head of the World Health Organisation has thanked Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp for his "powerful message to the world" on coronavirus, and also praised the efforts of several other sports stars in helping combat the pandemic.

Italy will now close all shops except pharmacies and food outlets in the country's war against coronavirus .

Simon Cowell, Jeremy Corbyn and the Queen are some of the prominent Brits who could be left housebound by an over 60s coronavirus warning.