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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

Most of Europe is right now baking in a so-called "heat dome" - conditions a bit like a pizza oven, which are scorching Spain, France, Italy, Greece and beyond.

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

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

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

The government is warning that the NHS will be under even more pressure this weekend as temperatures soar, so looking after yourself in the sunshine is crucial.

Prince William has had a lot to say this week, attending three events about the environment as part of London Climate Action Week and giving three speeches.

A teenager who lost her mother, aunt and uncle to a genetic condition is the first person in Europe to receive a "life-changing" drug.

Brazilian officials have rebuked the push to increase defence spending, as it tries to bring countries together for negotiations on tackling climate change later in the year.

Guidelines on how to deal with AI-generated child sexual abuse material (CSAM) have been issued to 38,000 teachers and staff across the UK. 

A British historian who discovered a Magna Carta copy was a genuine manuscript has shared his theory on why the document was misidentified.

A new portable gene therapy device could allow hospital pharmacies to create personalised medicines on demand, a new study says.

Major pornography sites including Pornhub and Redtube will introduce "highly effective age checks" from the 25 July in the UK for the first time.

At least six people have died after floods overwhelmed China's Guizhou province.