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White rhino siblings Markus and Mo celebrated their first birthday at Cotswold Wildlife Park with cakes made from soaked pellets, carrots and salad leaves. Their births brought the park’s rhino population to nine, its highest in 56 years, and highlight the continuing role of conservation. Born last year…
Cybersecurity experts advise giving retailers a false date of birth or leaving the field blank, because information exposed in data breaches can help scammers build convincing profiles and impersonate customers. A birthday on its own is of limited use to criminals, but combined with names, contact details and…
The FBI attributed a major hack targeting cryptocurrency exchange Binance to TraderTraitor, a North Korean cyber group, but President Donald Trump said his administration was still investigating and did not know whether North Korea was responsible. His remarks appeared to diverge from the agency’s public assessment, as he…
James Talarico, a 37-year-old Democrat and former teacher, is trying to win a Texas Senate seat in a race that could affect control of Congress. Democrats have not won a Texas statewide election in more than three decades, so a victory would mark a major political shift and…
California doctor Violetta Mailyan has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for defrauding Medicare of more than $45 million. The case shows how false claims for medical treatment can divert public healthcare funds, and how investigators said Mailyan tried to conceal the fraud. Prosecutors said Mailyan…
The cast of *Godzilla Minus Zero* recalled an enthusiastic reception at the film’s Los Angeles premiere, where applause continued in a 900-seat theatre and fans chanted director Yamazaki Takashi’s name. They shared their memories at the Tokyo International Film Festival, shortly before the sequel to the Oscar-winning *Godzilla…
Milo Rau and Servane Dècle’s documentary play about the trial of the men who drugged and raped Gisèle Pelicot will be staged at London’s County Hall on 30 November and livestreamed in full. The sold-out Young Vic production features Adjoa Andoh, Rosie Jones and Olivia Williams, and uses…
Joe Hawkins says missing the 2023 Rugby World Cup has strengthened his determination to earn a place in Wales’ squad for next year’s tournament in Australia. The 24-year-old was unavailable for selection after moving from the Ospreys to Exeter, because Wales’ 25-cap rule restricted players with fewer than…
In 1980, Michael J Fox was a struggling actor in Los Angeles who owed the US Internal Revenue Service $50,000 in unpaid taxes. He leased a Porsche on his accountant’s advice to get to auditions, while the car also helped him appear employed; the story illustrates the financial…
▶A credible mass casualty threat prompts a US Embassy warning in Moscow, while voters in key US counties differ sharply on Trump and Senate candidates. Google reports its first in-orbit AI inference; Rumours nears a sales milestone and Skyblivion faces a legal challenge.