It’s King Charles’ 74th birthday – his first as sovereign. To mark the occasion, it’s expected he will be out and about to thank well-wishers. Some of those cheering loudest could be his lowest-paid staff – they’re getting some extra cash to help with cost of living pressures. Reports say Charles is making the payments “out of his own pocket”.

The top has won a place in the Toy Hall of Fame thanks to its 5,000 years of history across cultures. Master of the Universe – a 1980s icon – was also recognised, beating out Pound Puppies, bingo and the piñata.

And rats can – and will – bop along to the beat if it’s at the right pace. Scientists thought it might be faster than humans like it, given their faster heartbeat – but rats are just like us, preferring it in the 120-140 beats per minute (bpm) range. It’s such a shame the Boomtown Rats’ I Don’t Like Mondays comes in at 145bpm…