The Woman Who Took On Putin ↗
Front page leadMaria Andreyevna's vocal opposition to the mobilization of Russian men to fight in Ukraine has led to her losing her job and her freedom.
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The Observer
The Observer's front page features a mix of international and domestic stories. Top international news includes a profile of a woman opposing Putin in Russia and a look at Iranian architecture. Domestically, stories focus on data center opposition in East London, weight loss drugs, and the impact…
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No Way Computer: Data Centre Backlash ↗
The opposition to an east London data centre forms part of a global backlash, with growing anger over AI infrastructure expansion potentially tipping elections.
Iran: Architecture's Frontline ↗
Despite war and sanctions, Iranian architects are creating cutting-edge buildings that respond to climate and culture, offering lessons for the world.
Ariana Grande: Paradox of Thinness ↗
The pop star's step back from public life after weight criticism exposes a double standard in a slimming world.
Weight Loss Drugs: 'I Lost 10st. Am I Still Me?' ↗
A personal reflection on losing a significant amount of weight and questioning one's identity.
Film Review: The Summer Book ↗
A review of Tove Jansson's The Summer Book adaptation, described as a masterclass in restraint.
David Thomson: 'Trump’s Ambition is to be in an Ongoing Movie' ↗
An interview with David Thomson discussing Donald Trump's ambition to remain in the public eye, akin to a movie star.
Body Politic: Heatwave Tips and Homelessness ↗
While heatwave-busting tips are abundant, the article questions their relevance for the homeless population.
Investigation: The Invisible Injury ↗
Phil Vickery, former Rugby World Cup winner, lives in fear and confusion with probable CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy).
Tech: For Women, the Internet Was Freedom, Then... ↗
An opinion piece arguing that the internet, initially a space of freedom for women, has become a site of harassment by 'tech bros'.
Climate: Right's Denial of Crisis ↗
The article critiques the right-wing's denial of the climate crisis, suggesting it has 'gone up in smoke' amidst raging wildfires.
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