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The Observer
Deprived areas need attention for their own sake, not because Reform is in town
Numerous studies warn about pockets of deep poverty, but little is done by sitting governments until they feel under threat
4 min |
February 01, 2026
The Observer
Ghislaine 'took artistic pornographic photos'
In the vast trove of emails and photographs relating to the crimes of Jeffrey Epstein released on Friday, one image stands out: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on all fours over a woman lying on the floor.
2 min |
February 01, 2026
The Observer
‘The government still has so little understanding of hospitality. It's perplexing’
Most mornings, when Tom Kerridge finishes a session at the gym, he grabs a coffee as a reward from a cafe in a corner of Marlow, Buckinghamshire, that is far from typically quaint.
8 min |
February 01, 2026
The Observer
'Choke her lightly': twisted dating tips for boys from Tate-inspired chatbot
Posing as a child, our reporter was given disturbing advice by a ChatGPT-hosted bot that mimics Andrew Tate
4 min |
February 01, 2026
The Observer
Borrowers face debt trap over credit score squeeze
Credit card borrowing rose at its fastest rate in nearly two years in the run-up to Christmas, and those debts are now due.
2 min |
February 01, 2026
The Observer
Song thrush
If music be the meaning of life, play on!
2 min |
February 01, 2026
The Observer
Dear Keir*
Grown-up advice from everyone's favourite centrist
3 min |
February 01, 2026
The Observer
English family's protest song strikes a chord in the US
The Marsh Family from Kent joins Billy Bragg and Bruce Springsteen in releasing songs about Minnesota
2 min |
February 01, 2026
The Observer
Hundreds killed after collapse of mine at the heart of DRC conflict
A landslide caused several mines to collapse in a rebel-held region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo last week, killing at least 200 people who were digging for a black metallic ore used in smartphones.
1 min |
February 01, 2026
The Observer
Gold surge takes shine off Brown’s time in No 11
As the gold price reaches new highs, topping $5,500 an ounce last week, it makes what once seemed like prudent risk-management by Gordon Brown look like one of the worst decisions in the history of finance.
1 min |
February 01, 2026
The Observer
Israeli airstrikes on Gaza leave at least 30 dead, including children
Israel carried out multiple strikes across Gaza on Saturday, killing at least 30 people in one of the deadliest days since a ceasefire came into effect three months ago.
2 min |
February 01, 2026
The Observer
There be dragons, as China eyes UK tech
Will Hutton
4 min |
February 01, 2026
The Observer
Young Labour MPs team up to force chancellor's hand on student debt
An above-inflation increase in loan interest is driving a backbench bid to reform the system - and possibly head off the Greens, writes Catherine Neilan
3 min |
February 01, 2026
The Observer
In my home state of Minnesota, 'neighbour' has become a rallying cry
Residents are pulling together to combat tactics similar to those used by secret police in repressive regimes
4 min |
February 01, 2026
The Observer
Rewriting the book on cancer
Issue No. 12,217
1 min |
February 01, 2026
The Observer
The Melania documentary is as insightful as ‘train go choo-choo’
I was so bored by Melania, the documentary about America’s first lady, that I am finding it hard to put into words just how dull it was.
1 min |
February 01, 2026
The Observer
It’s not a choice between Trump and Xi. We can walk the diplomatic line, insists Starmer
The thaw with China is no kneejerk response to transatlantic ructions, the prime minister tells Rachel Sylvester as he flies out of Shanghai. It’s about keeping our eye on the national interest
6 min |
February 01, 2026
The Observer
The Crossing Guard
David Sedaris
3 min |
February 01, 2026
The Observer
It’s tragic that some women can’t conceive, but surrogacy is too risky an answer
Brits are renting wombs around the world despite the harm it can do. This pernicious cash and carry should be banned
4 min |
February 01, 2026
The Observer
Zack Polanski 'bottled it' by not fighting byelection, Labour says
Labour’s promise to run a positive byelection campaign in Gorton and Denton is already running aground after it accused the Green party leader in England and Wales of being cowardly for not standing in the seat.
1 min |
February 01, 2026
The Observer
Netflix documentary footage was not seen by Letby's legal team
Footage of the arrest of Lucy Letby, the convicted child serial killer, that will feature in a Netflix documentary released this week has never been shared with Letby or her current legal team, The Observer understands.
2 min |
February 01, 2026
The Observer
Read it and weep: Onion's success proves that satire and print are not dead yet
'America's finest news source' is thriving as a relaunched newspaper. Staff new and old tell Xavier Greenwood why it's important to have the last laugh
6 min |
February 01, 2026
The Observer
Tehran charges families a 'bullet fee' to return bodies of the murdered
Seeking to hide the scale of its lethal crackdown on protesters, the regime is imposing huge sums on relatives who want only to bury their dead, writes Ruth Michaelson
2 min |
February 01, 2026
The Observer
Market relief as Warsh appointed chair of Fed
Trump's choice should be welcomed by the Senate, but the banker and his wife are mentioned in newly released Epstein files, write Robin Pagnamenta and Niamh Rowe
2 min |
February 01, 2026
The Observer
Reform is turning into a recycling centre for toxic Conservative waste products
Never mind the quality, feel the width.
4 min |
February 01, 2026
The Observer
Filibustering Lords seek to slow-talk the assisted dying bill to its doom
But a rarely used act could force a way through for legislation that has divided both houses
3 min |
February 01, 2026
The Observer
A meagre salary for a nightmare job. Why would anyone want to lead the troubled Tate?
Candidates to run the art galleries are few and far between, put off by a roster of problems including the pay
3 min |
February 01, 2026
The Observer
'Who is he protecting?' Handling of Trump material in Epstein files fuels cover-up claims
The latest documents about the paedophile financier also raise questions for men linked to the president, writes Hugh Tomlinson in Washington
4 min |
February 01, 2026
The Observer
Catherine O'Hara
Home Alone star who was known for her warmth and ability to move people as well as her genius for comedy
4 min |
February 01, 2026
The Observer
Melania’s $28m from Amazon movie is ‘tip of iceberg’ for Trump Inc
In February 2018, during Donald Trump's first term as president, his son, Donald Jr, visited India to promote a series of luxury residential projects owned by the family real estate business, the Trump Organization.
3 min |