Veteran performer Elton John has apologised to fans for cutting a gig short in New Zealand, after being diagnosed with walking pneumonia.

Sir Elton was performing at the Mount Smart Stadium in Auckland on Sunday evening as part of his global farewell tour when he lost his voice and began crying on stage.

Footage online shows the 72-year-old being

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A British couple in quarantine on board a cruise ship in Japan have begged British authorities to get them home, as coronavirus cases on board the Diamond Princess rise.

David Abel has been documenting his experience on board the ship, which has been docked off the coast of Yokohama in Japan for around three weeks.

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Briton arrested for 'patting airport guard on the back' in Egypt is releasedBriton arrested for 'patting airport guard on the back' in Egypt is released

A British holidaymaker arrested for reportedly "patting" a male airport security guard on the back has been released from custody, a campaign group has said.

Supporters of London businessman Tony Camoccio, 51, were worried he would be wrongly accused of sexually assaulting the guard in the alleged incident at Hurghada International Airport on 8

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A minister has suggested the number of cases of coronavirus outside China has remained relatively low because of the "sacrifice for global health security" the country has made.

Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi made the remark after an 80-year-old tourist in Paris became the first person to die from the illness in Europe.

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China's foreign minister has said Huawei is a "trustworthy" company, after senior Conservatives called on the government to rule out working with the telecommunications giant.

Wang Yi also said the Chinese firm has pledged "not to do back door deals" after six Conservative MPs, including four cabinet ministers, signed a letter raising concerns

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Caroline Flack said 'it was her job to befriend and check in on Love Islanders'
Caroline Flack shared before her final series of Love Island that she would make Love Islanders 'feel at ease' after being dumped from the villa and 'look out for them'

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