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The Observer
Royal calamities are nothing new – but this will go down in history
Was Thursday, 19 February 2026 the worst day faced by a British royal family since the death of Diana?
2 min |
February 22, 2026
The Observer
To leave or not to leave, that is Lagarde's question
The decision on whether to leave her post early may define Christine Lagarde's legacy, but there is no denying she has “accomplished a lot” as president of the European Central Bank (ECB), as she told the Wall Street Journal last week.
1 min |
February 22, 2026
The Observer
Macdonald reaches for the sky at London fashion week
With a catwalk look inspired by Britain’s tallest building, the Welsh designer helped put an ailing UK fashion scene — as well as his own career — back on the map.
3 min |
February 22, 2026
The Observer
A warning from the future: after Ukraine, Putin looks north to the Baltic states
Military analysts are wargaming scenarios in which Russia turns its sights on Estonia as soon as 2028 - putting Nato's Article 5 to the ultimate test.
6 min |
February 22, 2026
The Observer
On yer bikes
It’s time the royals embraced modernisation and converted to a Scandi-style cycling monarchy
3 min |
February 22, 2026
The Observer
Whitetip reef shark
I'm not just a shark.
2 min |
February 22, 2026
The Observer
Hassett shouldn't throw stones
“The worst paper in the history of the Federal Reserve system,” was Kevin Hassett’s verdict on a new study by economists at the New York Fed.
1 min |
February 22, 2026
The Observer
Mountaineer's conviction for partner's death splits climbing community
Questions raised over duty of care after man who left girlfriend to freeze found guilty of manslaughter
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February 22, 2026
The Observer
Delays and costs shouldn't dent faith in UK's nuclear plans, says EDF UK chair
In the 2030s, Hinkley’s two reactors are due to finally start producing energy to power about 6m homes.
8 min |
February 22, 2026
The Observer
'Fools and lapdogs': Trump blasts his supreme court judges over tariff defeat
Stung by a rare ruling against him by conservatives he appointed, the US president sees red.
3 min |
February 22, 2026
The Observer
Words matter
A prince among men.
2 min |
February 22, 2026
The Observer
King orders police access to all files and records, despite courtiers’ fears
Palace officials worry that opening up the documents could reveal that senior royal staff turned a blind eye
2 min |
February 22, 2026
The Observer
Smart coating will protect greenhouses from heatwaves
Farmers growing fruit and vegetables will be able to protect greenhouses from heatwaves using a new technology that adapts to the sun's rays.
1 min |
February 22, 2026
The Observer
'Support bases' planned to help Send pupils in every secondary school
All secondary schools will have dedicated “support bases” for children with special educational needs and disabilities (Send) as part of government plans to ensure more pupils can stay in mainstream education.
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February 22, 2026
The Observer
Notebooks that paint a picture of surrealist artist's mental torment
Notebook pages filled with fantastical imagery by the surrealist painter Leonora Carrington while she suffered an episode of mental illness have been gathered together for an exhibition in London next month.
1 min |
February 22, 2026
The Observer
Images that chart the downfall of a prince who willingly sold his soul
The chronology of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s demise under the influence of Jeffrey Epstein can be starkly told by these four now infamous photographs. /'im Adams assesses the story behind them, and the insights they offer into a royal disgrace
8 min |
February 22, 2026
The Observer
Cloud hangs over future of princesses after father’s arrest
The futures of Princess Beatrice and her sister, Princess Eugenie, have been cast into doubt after their parents’ fall from grace.
2 min |
February 22, 2026
The Observer
Fears of rise in fatal brain disease as take-up of measles jab continues to fall
Health experts warn of possible complication amid a fresh outbreak of the disease in London
2 min |
February 22, 2026
The Observer
Palmer Luckey
The former gamer has his sights set on US defence bucks, Fred Harter writes
4 min |
February 22, 2026
The Observer
Tears for a clown: but Philippe Gaulier leaves stage in good humour
At an unconventional wake in Paris, ex-pupils tell John Simpson tales of the entertainer who taught them with brutal and hilarious wit
3 min |
February 22, 2026
The Observer
US firms seek refunds after Trump's tariffs ruled illegal
Supreme court decision triggers wave of lawsuits over duties paid under trade policy, as president plans to use alternative authorities, reports Barney Macintyre
2 min |
February 22, 2026
The Observer
New York Sun publisher bids £500m in cash for Telegraph
Dovid Efune, publisher of the New York Sun, has secured last-minute backing from German news giant ‘Axel Springer in an attempt to revive his previously failed bid for the Daily Telegraph.
1 min |
February 22, 2026
The Observer
The woman tasked with turning 'tepid bath' of civil service into a stream of innovation
Antonia Romeo, the new cabinet secretary, promises a fresh start in Whitehall. That may be easier said than done...
4 min |
February 22, 2026
The Observer
'I've become tougher to protect the idealist inside me. But I cry on the plane'
Tom Fletcher has a battered suitcase, packed and ready to go.
8 min |
February 22, 2026
The Observer
Karate’s given me a fresh sensei of perspective
In her bid to find a sport to love, Marie Le Conte revels in the benefits of a little ultraviolence
2 min |
February 22, 2026
The Observer
Want to make a hit movie in 2026? Look to the leading lady, not the male star...
Hamnet, which boasts strong women as both star and director, is tipped for glory at this year’s awards
2 min |
February 22, 2026
The Observer
National Gallery's £8.2m deficit reignites free museums debate
The revelation that the National Gallery in London is facing a £8.2m operating deficit has made it the latest pawn in a mounting struggle to retain free entrance to all Britain's state-subsidised museums and galleries.
2 min |
February 22, 2026
The Observer
No end in sight in for a war mired in existential struggle
As peace talks falter, there is little room for compromise and a widening gap between the US and Europe
4 min |
February 22, 2026
The Observer
David McNeil
Photographer who rose to the meaning of ‘for better or worse’ when his wife, Melanie Reid, broke her neck
4 min |
February 22, 2026
The Observer
Shopping online? Double check your credit card rights
For years, “pay by credit card” has been the gold standard of advice for bigger purchases.
2 min |