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Moo Deng the baby hippo became a global sensation after her videos of frolicking at a Thai zoo went viral. She has featured in brand campaigns and is likely to even have her own livestream. However her newfound fame isn’t without problems, Maroosha Muzaffar reports

“The defendant was an isolated and vulnerable woman seeking refuge from an imminent threat of domestic violence... it is reasonable to expect an ordinary person in that situation to have acted in that way."

The 69-year-old revealed how she maintained her career in a male-dominated industry

The Guardian theatre critic’s imaginative exploration of life in the shadows

"We’re at breaking point – and we’re done being disrespected."

Alex Croft looks at how Sergei Torop, also known as Vissarion, ended up in jail after he was accused of harming his followers

"A pinch of France in space", says the European Space Agency, presenting an unprecedented initiative: when she flies to the ISS in 2026 as part of the "εpsilon" mission, the young French astronaut will take with her signature dishes from the world's most Michelin-starred chef.

Wimbledon 2025 launched with standout performances from British tennis stars and the introduction of Hawk-Eye Live, the first fully electronic line-calling system. Explore the thrilling matches and reactions shaping this landmark tournament

Wildlife experts have said lynx could be the answer to managing the UK’s deer population