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Digital wallet provider Hyperlayer closes in on £30m funding boost

Octopus Energy sparks £10bn demerger of tech arm Kraken

Octopus Energy sparks £10bn demerger of tech arm Kraken

Ryanair urges EU chief to 'quit' over air traffic strike disruption

Ryanair urges EU chief to 'quit' over air traffic strike disruption

Man who persuaded victim to attempt suicide is first to be sentenced under new online safety laws

Man who persuaded victim to attempt suicide is first to be sentenced under new online safety laws

Octopus Energy sparks £10bn demerger of tech arm Kraken

Octopus Energy sparks £10bn demerger of tech arm Kraken

Nine deaths in Europe linked to 'silent killer' heatwave

Nine deaths in Europe linked to 'silent killer' heatwave

The victims and people missing named so far after deadly US floods

The victims and people missing named so far after deadly US floods

7/7 bombings: Stories that define the bravery of victims and responders 20 years on

7/7 bombings: Stories that define the bravery of victims and responders 20 years on

Israel attacks Houthi targets at three ports and power plant in Yemen

Israel attacks Houthi targets at three ports and power plant in Yemen

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Millions of Iranians unite in mourning

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Father of 7/7 victim: 'We should have a son'

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'You're gonna need a replica boat': Jaws vessel copied

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Tiny creatures gorge, get fat, and help fight global warming

Tiny creatures gorge, get fat, and help fight global warming

Scientists find out how the epic deep sea migration of a tiny animal is storing planet-warming carbon.... Read more

$88m pollution-tracking satellite missing in space

$88m pollution-tracking satellite missing in space

MethaneSat was meant to keep track of potent greenhouse gas emissions from oil and gas production.... Read more

Ancient Egyptian history may be rewritten by DNA bone test

Ancient Egyptian history may be rewritten by DNA bone test

A DNA bone test on a man who lived 4,500 years ago sheds new light on the rise of Ancient Egypt.... Read more

Recent droughts are 'slow-moving global catastrophe' - UN report

Recent droughts are 'slow-moving global catastrophe' - UN report

It says drought has compounded poverty, hunger, and energy insecurity worldwide.... Read more

Will there be a drought where I live?

Will there be a drought where I live?

We take a look at river, reservoir and groundwater levels after a particularly dry few months.... Read more

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Why does China care who the next Dalai Lama is?

Why does China care who the next Dalai Lama is?

Flight cancellations, Trump and the arcade game inspired by cricket

Flight cancellations, Trump and the arcade game inspired by cricket

Is this the most powerful Trump's been?

Is this the most powerful Trump's been?

PM told to 'use Rayner - people like her'

PM told to 'use Rayner - people like her'

What's it actually like in Iran right now?

What's it actually like in Iran right now?

Kush – the deadly drug wreaking havoc in West Africa

Kush – the deadly drug wreaking havoc in West Africa

What's really going on with Rachel Reeves?

What's really going on with Rachel Reeves?

Why is Paramount paying Trump $16m?

Why is Paramount paying Trump $16m?

All eyes on Gaza - but what about Ukraine?

All eyes on Gaza - but what about Ukraine?

Ozzy Osbourne reunites with Black Sabbath in an emotional but truly metal goodbye

Ozzy Osbourne reunites with Black Sabbath in an em...

Ozzy Osbourne has reunited with Black Sabbath and performed his final gig - telling fans "you've no idea how I feel - thank you from the bottom of my heart", in an emotional but truly metal goodbye.

Oasis reunion: A high-five and a hug - the gestures were there, but ultimately it was all about the music

Oasis reunion: A high-five and a hug - the gesture...

Oasis have reunited on stage for the first time in almost 16 years - with brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher sharing a high five and the briefest of hugs as they closed a performance that for fans was more than worth the wait.

What you need to know about the Oasis tour - and why Cardiff is the first stop

What you need to know about the Oasis tour - and w...

Oasis are set to kick off their reunion tour in Cardiff this weekend, with thousands expected to descend on the Welsh capital.

The Oasis reunion felt like it might never happen - but now, finally, the Gallaghers are back

The Oasis reunion felt like it might never happen ...

Listening to Noel Gallagher over the years, for a long time it didn't feel like this was part of the masterplan.

Michael Madsen, who starred in Reservoir Dogs and Kill Bill, dies

Michael Madsen, who starred in Reservoir Dogs and ...

Actor Michael Madsen, who starred in a number of Quentin Tarantino films, has died at the age of 67.

BBC to stop showing 'high risk' performances live after Bob Vylan row

BBC to stop showing 'high risk' performances live ...

The BBC has said it will no longer live broadcast "high risk" performances after the controversy over Bob Vylan's Glastonbury gig.

Diddy sentencing date set - as star on his knees as he avoids most serious charges

Diddy sentencing date set - as star on his knees a...

Sean "Diddy" Combs has been found guilty of transportation for prostitution following a landmark trial in New York - but cleared of more serious charges of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy.

Bob Vylan to no longer headline festival after Glastonbury controversy

Bob Vylan to no longer headline festival after Gla...

Punk rap duo Bob Vylan will no longer headline the Radar Festival in Manchester days after leading chants of "death to the IDF" at Glastonbury.

Influencers demand formal recognition from government

Influencers demand formal recognition from governm...

The UK's YouTubers, TikTok creators and Instagram influencers have been surveyed en masse for the first time ever, and are demanding formal recognition from the government.

The Vivienne died by 'misadventure'

The Vivienne died by 'misadventure'

An inquest has found drag queen The Vivienne did not intend to take their life when they died after taking ketamine.

Man who persuaded victim to attempt suicide is first to be sentenced under new online safety laws

Man who persuaded victim to attempt suicide is fir...

A 23-year-old man who convinced his victim to attempt suicide and seriously self-harm online has become the first person sentenced under new internet safety laws.

Octopus Energy sparks £10bn demerger of tech arm Kraken

Octopus Energy sparks £10bn demerger of tech ...

Octopus Energy Group, Britain's largest residential gas and electricity supplier, is plotting a £10bn demerger of its technology arm that would reinforce its status as one of the country's most valuable private companies.

Nine deaths in Europe linked to 'silent killer' heatwave

Nine deaths in Europe linked to 'silent killer' he...

At least nine people in Europe have died in savage heat this week as a "silent killer" heatwave continues to bake the continent.

Influencers demand formal recognition from government

Influencers demand formal recognition from governm...

The UK's YouTubers, TikTok creators and Instagram influencers have been surveyed en masse for the first time ever, and are demanding formal recognition from the government.

More bad news for Musk as Tesla deliveries miss mark again

More bad news for Musk as Tesla deliveries miss ma...

Tesla's woes have deepened as latest production and deliveries figures showed a greater fall than expected.

Hundreds on Greek island flee raging wildfire that officials warn 'they cannot stop'

Hundreds on Greek island flee raging wildfire that...

A fierce wildfire driven by gale-force winds has torn through southern Crete, forcing the evacuation of more than 1,500 people from homes and hotels.

Jackets laced with water pipes and smart bottles - the tech solutions to the heatwave

Jackets laced with water pipes and smart bottles -...

Heatwaves and hot days may often be described as "good weather", but heat can have a dangerous effect on the human body. 

Trump says 'very wealthy group' has agreed to buy TikTok

Trump says 'very wealthy group' has agreed to buy ...

Donald Trump has said the US government has found a buyer for TikTok that he will reveal "in about two weeks".

Gut bacteria linked to fertility issues in women with polycystic ovary syndrome, research indicates

Gut bacteria linked to fertility issues in women w...

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have lower levels of a gut microbe, new research suggests.

European heatwave leaves Spain, Portugal, Italy and Greece in sweltering 40C heat

European heatwave leaves Spain, Portugal, Italy an...

Major heatwaves across southern Europe have left Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece in sweltering conditions of more than 40C (104F).