Two leading medical journals say the UK's plan to ease coronavirus rules is a "blunder".
The much-delayed figures show 1,264 people in Scotland died of drug misuse last year.
Total deaths in the UK have been 20% above normal in recent weeks, but that figure has now dropped.
Scientists in Japan open the Hayabusa-2 space capsule that landed just over a week ago.
Experts are calling for greater surveillance of wildlife for the virus after the discovery in a wild mink.
Measures designed to contain the coronavirus pandemic will change how millions of people celebrate.
Scientists will send robotic vehicles under the colossal berg drifting in the South Atlantic.
Scientists will keep a close eye on this variant to see if it is a better spreader than others.
Scientists will keep a close eye on this variant to see if it is a better spreader than others.
From cancelled operations to benefit claim rises, how has the pandemic impacted peoples' lives?
The poorest families have been hardest hit, with children hungrier and unhappier, report says.
An MPs' report examined the impact of the Covid pandemic on people from black and Asian backgrounds.
Many tier three areas have falling infection rates but the virus is spreading elsewhere.
Tourists and scientists gathered at an observation site in Argentina to witness the total eclipse.
Professor Chris Witty told a press conference there was "no evidence" it was more dangerous.
It's the toughest level of restrictions in England but what does it mean you can no longer do?
The new strain may be growing faster in some parts of the country, Health Secretary tells MPs.
A new variant of Covid-19 could be speeding up the spread of cases in parts of south east England, says Matt Hancock.
The AI academic at the centre of a race row at Google speaks to BBC News.
Officials will hold discussions with France's EDF about funding the Sizewell C project in Suffolk.