Our new friends in the north ↗
Front page leadAn interview discussing Peter Flannery's new stage version of 'Our Friends in the North,' which returns to a divided Britain.
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The Observer
The Observer's front page features a mix of cultural reviews, domestic political commentary, and human interest stories. Top stories include an interview about a new stage version of 'Our Friends in the North' set in a divided Britain, a report on the widespread effects of the heatwave, and a…
Top stories
Hot and bothered ↗
Record-breaking heatwave is impacting various aspects of life in Britain, from health to energy systems.
Hard Knox ↗
Amanda Knox reclaims her story in her stand-up debut at the Edinburgh Fringe, with her rage being a prominent element.
Bad boy Bourdain ↗
A review of 'Tony,' a biopic that captures a formative year in the life of the American celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain.
Meta’s ‘pervert glasses’ show why shame still matters ↗
An opinion piece on Meta's new virtual reality glasses and the implications for shame in society.
Nothing makes me quite as wild as lyrical nature writing ↗
A piece reflecting on the appeal and impact of lyrical nature writing.
Allan ‘Seapa’ Mustafa: ‘I try not to worry what other people think of me’ ↗
An interview with Allan 'Seapa' Mustafa, who discusses his approach to public perception.
La Norma Fox: Danish trapeze artist with the ‘courage of lions’ dies aged 100 ↗
An obituary for La Norma Fox, a Danish trapeze artist known for her bravery, who passed away at 100.
Making the case for Lucy Letby ↗
An interview with Rachel Aviv discussing her reporting on Lucy Letby and questioning the conviction.
Kemi Badenoch says she stands against antisemitism. Her actions say otherwise ↗
A political commentary piece critically examining Kemi Badenoch's stance and actions regarding antisemitism.
The racism black academics face isn’t helped by leaping to Jason Arday’s defence ↗
An analysis on the challenges faced by black academics and the discourse surrounding Jason Arday's defence.
Why economists need to be better storytellers ↗
An opinion piece advocating for economists to improve their narrative skills to better communicate their findings.
The only man in the eating disorder therapy group ↗
A personal reflection on being the sole male participant in an eating disorder therapy group.
Epstein’s ‘best pal’ ↗
An investigation into Peter Mandelson's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, drawing on files and government documents.
The Mandelson Files: A Flying Start | Ep 1 ↗
The first episode of 'The Mandelson Files' podcast, focusing on early aspects of his career.
Ruth Rehmann, German literature’s lost illusionist ↗
A piece on Ruth Rehmann, an overlooked figure in German literature.
Brandon Flowers: ‘I need to call Liam Gallagher to make sure he hasn’t been… ↗
An interview with Brandon Flowers, who makes a lighthearted comment about Liam Gallagher.
The Galloping Cure – Missy Mazzoli’s opioid crisis opera is spectacularly… ↗
A review of Missy Mazzoli's opera that tackles the opioid crisis, described as scarring.
Rachel Cusk and the limits of truth-telling ↗
An examination of author Rachel Cusk's work and its engagement with the concept of truth.
‘I resent how much of my mental real estate the US president occupies’ ↗
Erica Wagner shares her thoughts on the preoccupation with the US president's actions.
In the Neighbourhood: Ballydehob, West Cork ↗
A travel piece exploring Ballydehob in West Cork, Ireland.
Is the era of the Clean Girl over? ↗
A discussion about the current beauty trends and whether the 'Clean Girl' aesthetic is fading.
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