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The Observer's front page features a mix of domestic and international news, with a prominent reportage on the economic decline of Great Yarmouth and the political aspirations for its revival. Other top stories include an analysis of a Trump ally's involvement in Ukraine, a look at the UK's new…

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Making Yarmouth Great Again ↗

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A reportage on Great Yarmouth, once a thriving seaside economy, now a symbol of British decline, exploring the potential of far-right politics to revive it.

Andy Burnham: The Greatest Showman ↗

The new Prime Minister is presenting himself as a political outsider while employing the tactics of a seasoned career politician, raising questions about his ability to maintain this image.

Betye Saar: A Maverick 'Magpie' ↗

An obituary for the visionary US artist Betye Saar, a pioneer of the Black arts movement who transformed found objects into symbols of empowerment over five decades.

Syria: The Assads and Me ↗

A renowned countertenor recounts his experiences with Syria's first lady, Asma al-Assad, and the subsequent persecution he faced, revealing the darker aspects of her cultural patronage.

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