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Coronavirus: What can the UK learn from Germany on testing?

The UK's chief medical adviser says there's "a lot to learn" from Germany, so what has it been doing?




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How the spread of coronavirus is testing Africa

A surge in cases of Covid-19 will push the continent's health infrastructure to the limit.




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Kawasaki-like disease: Coronavirus risks for children

A rare but dangerous syndrome spotted in children has been linked to coronavirus.




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Coronavirus doctor's diary: Is lockdown good for your heart?

Why do fewer people seem to be having heart attacks and strokes? One theory is that the lockdown lifestyle is healthy.




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Coronavirus: The health advice that is misleading or worse

There's still plenty of dangerous and untested medical advice circulating online.




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Remdesivir: Drug has 'clear-cut' power to fight coronavirus

The data on its effect on symptoms comes from a trial of more than 1,000 patients in the US.




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Coronavirus: WHO defends coronavirus outbreak response

The health organisation pushes back at criticism of its response to the coronavirus outbreak.




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Coronavirus: UK hospital trials new treatment drug

The new drug is based around a protein that is commonly used in the treatment of multiple sclerosis.




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Coronavirus: Is there any evidence for lab release theory?

BBC News examines allegations that the coronavirus was accidentally released from a lab.




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Coronavirus cure: When will we have a drug to treat it?

There are no drugs proven to help doctors treat the disease, but work is under way around the world.




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Hubble telescope's Universe revealed in 3D

New techniques are being used to transform images from Hubble into spectacular 3D visualisations.




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Tsunami risk identified near future Indonesian capital

Scientists map ancient underwater landslides in the region chosen for Jakarta's replacement.




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Antarctica's A-68: Is the world's biggest iceberg about to break up?

The 5,100 sq km behemoth which broke away from Antarctica in 2017 drops its own large chunk of ice.




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Climate change: More than 3bn could live in extreme heat by 2070

Areas such as India, Australia and Africa are predicted to be among the worst affected.




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What is climate change? A really simple guide

BBC News looks at what we know and don't know about the Earth's changing climate.




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Nasa space lasers track melting of Earth's ice sheets

US space agency satellites follow the melting trends in Antarctica and Greenland over 16 years.




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High microplastic concentration found on ocean floor

Mediterranean sediments are shown to have up to 1.9 million tiny plastic pieces per square metre.




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'Nearest black hole to Earth discovered'

An unseen object is found to be lurking in a double-star system a mere 1,000 light-years from Earth.




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Timeline: Guinea-Bissau

A chronology of key events




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Timeline: Guinea

A chronology of key events




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Timeline: Eritrea

A chronology of key events




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Timeline: Equatorial Guinea

A chronology of key events




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Country profile: Guinea-Bissau

Key facts, figures and dates




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Country profile: Guinea

Key facts, figures and dates




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Country profile: Eritrea

Key dates, facts and figures




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Country profile: Equatorial Guinea

Key facts, figures and dates




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Blyth festival 2020 season cancelled

The Blyth Festival will not be staging any plays this year.




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St. Thomas, Ont. judge does away with signature requirement due to COVID-19 fears

An Ontario judge has dispensed with the need for a signature on a probation order due to the risks of COVID-19.




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After 13 years mother shares son's birthday with CTV News, again

There’s no better way to celebrate Mother’s Day than becoming a mom for the first time on that very day.




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Early 'in-person' mother's day visits for Huron County seniors

The county-run Huronlea and Huronview long-term care homes have organized "physical distancing" visits for their residents.




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OPP find body in search for missing man; one person arrested

Provincial police have located human remains in their search for a missing Meaford man, and one person has been taken into custody.




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Middlesex-London reports one COVID-19 death and two new cases

The Middlesex-London Health Unit is reporting that a man in his 40s has died from COVID-19.




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COVID-19 erases one year of employment growth in London - in six weeks

Grim new evidence that temporary closures and pandemic-related layoffs are hammering the local job market.




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Two men charged following woman's death in Simcoe

Two men are in custody following a woman's death earlier this week in Simcoe.




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No new COVID-19 cases or deaths in the region: MLHU

The Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) is reporting some good news regarding the status of COVID-19 in the region.










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COVID-19 bigger threat to CFL than 90s bankruptcy scare, former Riders' CEO says

As COVID-19 continues to shut down sporting events across the globe, a former Roughriders’ CEO says it could be the greatest threat the CFL has ever faced.




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How much actually changes in final nine games of a Premier League season?

How much is likely to change in the Premier League table if the season is played to its conclusion? BBC Sport looks at the past 10 years for some hints.




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Coronavirus: Chinese official admits health system weaknesses

China says it will improve public health systems after criticism of its early response to the virus.




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‘After eight years on drugs, I run a million-dollar firm again'

The US designer who rebuilt his life after destroying it through cocaine and crystal meth addiction.




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Coronavirus: Meat shortage leaves US farmers with 'mind-blowing' choice

As the virus disrupts the food chain, millions of pigs could be put down without ever making it to table.




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Ottawa Police charge 15-year-old boy in Centretown homicide

A 15-year-old boy is charged with first degree murder in connection to the January murder of Manny Akol in Centretown.




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‘It’s a huge loss’: Ottawa PSW who died of COVID-19 remembered by colleagues

A personal support worker at Madonna Care Community who died of COVID-19 is being remembered as a hard worker who took great pride in those he cared for.




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Ottawa Public Health 'concerned' about long-term care homes during COVID-19 pandemic

Medical Officer of Health Dr. Vera Etches says hospital staff are providing support to long-term care homes hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.




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Ottawa deploying 'park ambassadors' to clear up confusion on rules in parks

The City of Ottawa is launching a “Parks Ambassador Program” to educate residents on the do’s and don’ts in parks during the COVID-19 pandemic.