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The Observer
Stripping citizenship with such ease tears at the moral fabric of society
\"A transcendental power more than ought to be entrusted to any man.\" So observed Lord Houghton in 1870 during a parliamentary debate over William Gladstone's proposal to revoke the citizenship of any naturalised Briton whose actions were \"inconsistent with his allegiance as a British subject\".
3 min |
January 04, 2026
The Observer
In capitalism’s casino, tech’s a surer bet
Britain invests too little.
4 min |
January 04, 2026
The Observer
Marty Supreme effect looks set to bounce table tennis into fashion
Players and fans hope the hit film, and the arrival of the world championships in London, will take the sport to another level
3 min |
January 04, 2026
The Observer
If Osborne had stood up to Cameron on the Brexit poll, we'd not be in such a mess
As more and more people become aware of the catastrophe that is Brexit, with — as I reported last time - even former chancellor George Osborne suggesting reentry to the customs union, the dilatory nature of the government's “realignment” efforts is becoming embarrassing.
3 min |
January 04, 2026
The Observer
When life is a rollercoaster, celebrate the highs
As the new year gets under way, try to keep your glasses half full
2 min |
January 04, 2026
The Observer
'We are putting barriers in the way of getting the most talented scientists'
When he was a child, Paul Nurse walked through a park to school on his own every day.
8 min |
January 04, 2026
The Observer
Zack Polanski’s migration policies aren’t naive — they are dangerously misleading
In a skilfully written article for The Observer last week, Zack Polanski, the leader of the Green party, spoke movingly of “the people who have lost everything”, waiting in “makeshift migrant camps” in Calais, hoping “that Britain might still honour its word and its values”.
5 min |
January 04, 2026
The Observer
Russia is numb to this conflict
Over the past three and a half years, it has become a familiar sight on the outskirts of Russian towns; long lines of fresh graves covered by wreaths in the colours of the Russian flag - and beneath them, Russian soldiers killed ina war in Ukraine that shows little sign, despite efforts, of ending.
2 min |
January 04, 2026
The Observer
No end in sight for Yemen's nightmare as UAE and Saudi Arabia's proxy conflict continues
A full-scale military confrontation between the two former allies was narrowly avoided last week. But the outlook for the Yemeni people caught in the middle is as dire as ever, reports Iona Craig
4 min |
January 04, 2026
The Observer
Royal Mail’s efforts to repackage its logistics problem have arrived too late Martha Gill
Universal mail once connected the country ata flat, affordable price now, as letters fade and parcels boom, rivals take the profits
4 min |
January 04, 2026
The Observer
Dear Keir*
Hullo Britain, and Happy New Keir!
3 min |
January 04, 2026
The Observer
Wanted: more guns for Ukraine, better sanctions against Putin
The only route to peace is to raise the cost of war for Russia. If the US cannot do it, then it’s time for plan B: Europe has to step up
4 min |
January 04, 2026
The Observer
What has happened is what most of us here want
The whole world was sleeping when the explosions began.
2 min |
January 04, 2026
The Observer
Hercules beetle
I was beginning to think I was past it, but the rains over the Amazon have made me young again, at least for a while.
2 min |
January 04, 2026
The Observer
Weight loss drugs create lakes of waste so toxic it could be banned
Weight-loss drugs have transformed healthcare, and the recent approval of the first pill version of Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy drug marks the start of a new era in obesity treatment.
2 min |
January 04, 2026
The Observer
New £635m pool to help female-led firms overcome barriers to capital
Despite offering higher returns on investment, women entrepreneurs struggle to find backing. A new fund aims to fix that, writes Marine Saint
2 min |
January 04, 2026
The Observer
Migrants enrich our culture from the football pitch to the concert hall
The Observer's Christmas appeal is raising money for Counterpoints Arts.
3 min |
January 04, 2026
The Observer
FTSE 100's new record 'sign of things to come'
The UK's flagship share index celebrated the start of the new year by nudging above 10,000 points for the first time last week, sealing a yearlong rally which saw it rise more than 20% in 2025.
1 min |
January 04, 2026
The Observer
War at Oxfam: how the chief and the chair turned on each other
A dossier leaked to The Observer reveals the extent of the crisis at the heart of one of Britain's best-known charities. By Jon Ungoed-Thomas
6 min |
January 04, 2026
The Observer
Chatter of dethroning the prime minister is easy. Doing so is much harder
The soothsayer warned Julius Caesar to beware the Ides of March, while TS Eliot reckoned April to be the cruellest month.
4 min |
January 04, 2026
The Observer
WILL THE WORLD END IN 2026?
PROBABLY NOT
5 min |
January 04, 2026
The Observer
The 'Donroe doctrine' sows new division across the Americas
As Latin America awoke to the news that the US military had attacked Venezuela and extracted its leader, Nicolás Maduro, the immediate reaction from leaders across the region ranged from celebration to condemnation.
2 min |
January 04, 2026
The Observer
Might is not right
America has exercised raw power — and in so doing has lost its authority
3 min |
January 04, 2026
The Observer
Defiance in Iran: 'If we want the regime out, we can't back down'
As civil unrest spreads from the capital to more than 30 cities, the regime is responding in brutal fashion
4 min |
January 04, 2026
The Observer
'I was once mugged and this felt similar': the deepfakes threatening faith in politics
AI videos of MPs in porn scenes or spouting misleading speeches are on the rise. As May polls loom, the race to take them down is on, reports Rachel Sylvester
4 min |
January 04, 2026
The Observer
Trump should throw a lifeline to Tehran in its moment of weakness
The regime is in turmoil. Easing sanctions would pay dividends for the US
3 min |
January 04, 2026
The Observer
Income tax is about to go digital but most taxpayers remain in dark
Three months from now, 864,000 self-assessment taxpayers will be pitched into a new digital regime.
2 min |
January 04, 2026
The Observer
Chalamet goes down a storm with must-have windbreaker
When Timothée Chalamet kicked off his press tour for Marty Supreme wearing the sort of windbreaker last seen on a cross-channel ferry in 1992, it didn’t immediately seem like a major style win.
2 min |
January 04, 2026
The Observer
When the location of the blaze was known, it was clear the catastrophe would be borne by the young
Police are investigating the owners of the Swiss bar where 40 partygoers died in a fire, as families wait for news of their loved ones. By Megan Clement in Crans-Montana
4 min |
January 04, 2026
The Observer
Ten years after Brexit, we're talking about getting closer to Europe again
Labour won't seek to rejoin the customs union but could this be the year Starmer looks to emulate the Swiss relationship with the EU, asks Catherine Neilan, Whitehall editor
5 min |