Thousands of devices are being distributed to vulnerable groups such as the elderly.

Energy companies stand accused of trying to downplay their contribution to global warming.

George was neglected by his parents, then an adoption went wrong. There was only one family that he felt loved by.

Sarah Dahia from Australia takes us through her week during the coronavirus pandemic.

The mystery surrounding a 19th Century portrait and its role in one of the first immunisation campaigns.

Janusz Walus killed anti-apartheid leader Chris Hani in 1993, sparking fears of a racial civil war.

A blocked or runny nose, a sore throat and a cough are common, especially in the winter. But how do you know if you have coronavirus?

A selection of pictures from our readers on the theme of "night vision".

The president says the bid by Oracle and Walmart would protect the data of TikTok users in the US.

Nominated actors will have someone waiting outside their home to hand over an award if they win.

Protesters cement a "People's Plaque" in a park and march in Bangkok calling for political reforms.

Where will Diogo Jota fit into a Liverpool side that possesses one of the best attacks in football? BBC Sport takes a look.

Real Madrid begin their La Liga title defence on Sunday knowing their fierce rivals Barcelona are in turmoil on and off the pitch.

The coin, bearing the head of a Scottish king and turned into jewellery, was found in a field.

The Boston Celtics win 117-106 against the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference finals to close the gap to 2-1 in the best-of-seven series.

Hopes are rising after the badly-hit state of Victoria reports just 14 new infections in 24 hours.

Robert W. Gore's invention has been used in space suits, guitar strings and waterproof jackets.

Manchester United's first game of the season did little to instil confidence that this will be a year of progress, writes Simon Stone.

An overnight blaze leaves a distinctive building at one of Africa's oldest universities a shell.

The musician, who was also part of heavy metal band Uriah Heep, had been diagnosed with prostate cancer.

Sound science "will be the sole basis" for safe and effective therapies to be adopted, the WHO says.