Israel: Strong, Scared, and Divided, but Change Isn't Coming ↗
Front page leadDays before an election, Israeli voters face a choice limited to different conflicts, traumas, and adversaries.
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The Observer
The Observer's front page features a mix of international and domestic news, with a prominent investigation into the UK's trade in human remains. Other top stories include political analysis related to Israel's upcoming election, the US revoking a journalist's visa, and discussions on AI and its…
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US Revoked My Journalist Visa; Trump Targets Free Speech ↗
Foreign correspondents are being denied entry to the US as the midterm elections approach.
Sally Rooney's Books Withdrawn in UK Deemed Absurd ↗
The Irish author stated that further publication of her books could be considered a criminal offense.
Women See AI as Global Mansplaining ↗
Women are increasingly aware of the dangers posed by a technology dominated by men.
Skulls for Sale: Inside the UK's Macabre Human Remains Trade ↗
The UK's market for shrunken heads, baby-tooth necklaces, and other human remains is growing, prompting questions about a proposed law to curb the 'commodification of the dead'.
Andy Burnham's Blind Spot on the Criminal Justice System ↗
Rachel Sylvester discusses Andy Burnham's perceived oversight regarding the criminal justice system.
Burnham: Public Controls Brexit Reversal; What's the Boss's View? ↗
Andrew Rawnsley questions what is meant by the public being in charge of potential re-entry into the EU.
Weeks to Go: All Signs Point to a 'Phoney' Budget ↗
Ben Zaranko analyzes the economic situation, suggesting the upcoming budget may be insubstantial.
AI Thinks Black Writers Aren't Human; I'm Under Threat ↗
Seun Matiluko reports on the threat faced when AI systems inaccurately perceive the humanity of Black writers.
Trump's Midterm Meddling Fuels Constitutional Crisis Fears ↗
Mark K. Updegrove suggests that Donald Trump's attempts to interfere with the midterm elections are inevitable and could lead to a constitutional crisis in the US.
Seven Attempts, Yet Venezuela's Nobel Laureate Blocked From Returning Home ↗
Thomas Graham reports on the ongoing obstacles preventing Venezuela's Nobel Peace Prize laureate from returning to their country.
Taiwan: A Diplomatic Ghost the World Can't Ignore ↗
Chris Horton argues that Taiwan's geopolitical significance makes it impossible for the world to continue ignoring it.
'Sustainable' Farmed Salmon Cannibalizing World's Wild Fish ↗
Ian Urbina investigates how farmed salmon, despite claims of sustainability, is negatively impacting wild fish populations.
The Attention Crisis: Have Phones Rewired Our Brains? ↗
Tom Faber explores whether constant digital media bombardment is making it harder for people to maintain focus.
In Defense of Fantasy Fiction ↗
Novelist Susanna Clarke defends the value of fantasy literature, arguing against dismissing stories of magic and giants.
Phil Collins: 'The nurse said, if you drink you will die' ↗
Craig McLean interviews Phil Collins about his struggles with alcoholism, divorce, and his past.
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