Explainers

Covered in volcanic ash, Tonga looks like the moon – and is nearly as inaccessible

What’s the latest in Russia and NATO’s standoff over Ukraine? The story so far

N95, medical or cloth face masks: Which is best against the Omicron COVID-19 variant? Canada’s latest guidance explained

Is mandatory COVID-19 vaccination coming to Canada? A look at each province and territory’s restrictions and vaccine mandate policies

What’s behind unrest rocking oil-rich Kazakhstan?

What’s next for Ghislaine Maxwell after guilty verdict?

Rapid antigen tests for COVID-19 can give results in as little as 15 minutes. Here’s where Canadians can get the screening tool for free and for sale

What is Bill 81, Alberta’s newly passed election law?

Why are tensions building at the Russia-Ukraine border?

What’s going on in Myanmar? Aung San Suu Kyi’s conviction and the military coup explained

Parents are rarely charged in school shootings. How unusual are the charges against the parents of the Michigan school shooting suspect?

Roe v. Wade is before the U.S. Supreme Court. Here’s what’s at stake for abortion rights

The Omicron COVID-19 variant has sparked global concern and prompted new travel restrictions. Here’s everything you need to know

What we know so far about the new COVID-19 variant first identified in South Africa

Three white men were found guilty of murdering Ahmaud Arbery. Here’s what you need to know

The supply chain crisis explained: What B.C. floods, inflation and global shortages mean for Canadians ahead of the holiday season

From fire to ‘atmospheric river’: Why B.C. is trapped in a world of climate extremes

Are B.C.’s flood defences holding? What you need to know about forecasts, road closings and more

The Rogers family feud: From a butt-dial to a B.C. Supreme Court case, here’s what’s happening inside Canada’s biggest telecom boardroom

COP26: What does net zero emissions mean? Who sets NDCs? Explaining key terms for the Glasgow climate conference

A look at high-tech climate solutions that could cut emissions in the long term

What is the G20 summit and why are world leaders meeting in Italy?

Trudeau’s cabinet shuffle: Which ministers changed jobs and what lies ahead for foreign policy, defence, health and more

Which of Canada’s top military officers are accused of sexual misconduct so far? A continuing list

What is COP26? A guide to the Glasgow climate talks – the world’s most consequential environment conference

What exactly are ‘The Facebook Papers’?

Canada’s COVID-19 benefits are set to expire on Oct. 23. Here’s what you need to know

Why some fear Poland will leave the EU

Explainer: A closer look at how lawmakers are investigating the U.S. Capitol riot

COP26: The climate issues world leaders will be discussing at the Glasgow conference in November

Making sense of the promises made so far on limiting climate change

What is causing the recent surge in violence in Indian Kashmir?

Is there a global energy shortage or is it a coincidence of regional crises?

Ontario’s rules for proof of COVID-19 vaccination will change in January, 2022. Here’s what’s new

Does my province have COVID-19 vaccine passports, mandates or public restrictions? The rules across Canada

What’s behind Evergrande’s debt struggle and why it’s rattling investors around the world