Birthdays

A meeting of global power brokers in a Hertfordshire hotel is exciting conspiracy theorists, but what are they really about?

Microsoft finally unveils its Xbox ONE console

Dating website pulls intimate 'hook-up' section to curb harassment

Dan Brown reveals the message that told him door to the lodge is open

Nick Buckles survived the Olympics débâcle and a £5bn bid fiasco but a profit warning finally triggered his downfall

Tumblr’s David Karp’s message of reassurance to his staff sounded very familiar

There's a real desire around the grounds for safe standing. But will the authorities listen?

Disillusion with a siege mentality and negative playing style made change inevitable

British driver was fascinating man whose epic duel with Niki Lauda in 1976 was typical of an era of glamour and glory – but also the ever-present threat of death

Lions' cub, 20, joins long line of players from Scottish borders club Hawick given opportunity to make his mark at highest level

Carl Froch handed rare chance of revenge with dream rematch against Mikel Kessler

'There is a battle going on inside us that is never discussed'

An incendiary remark from Rush Limbaugh may be the beginning of the end for outspoken right-wing US broadcasters

Elmbridge pays more income tax than big cities of the North

Michael Landy's artistic marriage made in heaven... and hell