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The Observer
Literary gold ... or betrayal of trust? Joan Didion diary opens an ethical minefield
Soon we can all read the late author's private notes about her therapy sessions. But should we, asks Donna Ferguson
3 min |
February 23, 2025
The Observer
A dangerous new international order is unfolding
A torrent of abrupt US policy reversals, resets and revisions since Donald Trump returned to the White House last month has left America's friends and enemies struggling to keep up.
3 min |
February 23, 2025
The Observer
Four-year-old X blended in perfectly in the Oval Office with all the other bogeymen
Regardless of anxiety by most parents about over-sharing, Elon Musk brought one of his sons to the White House
4 min |
February 23, 2025
The Observer
'Alarming' data reveals high diabetes risk for pregnant women in jail
Pregnant women in prison in England are three times more likely to be diagnosed with gestational diabetes than those on the outside, according to \"alarming\" new data.
2 min |
February 23, 2025
The Observer
The Pope in critical condition, warns his physician
Pope Francis was in a critical condition yesterday after he suffered a long asthmatic respiratory crisis that required high flows of oxygen, the Vatican said.
1 min |
February 23, 2025
The Observer
'Revenge porn' abusers get to keep images after conviction
Perpetrators of \"revenge porn\" are being allowed to keep explicit images of their victims on their devices, after a failure by prosecutors to obtain orders requiring their deletion.
3 min |
February 23, 2025
The Observer
From saviour to Judas... How Trump's pivot on Russia also endangers his own country
With a Putin-appeasing president at the helm, it is clear the transatlantic alliance is collapsing and European leaders must plot their own course
4 min |
February 23, 2025
The Observer
When the end of the world is nigh, do you head for the pub or the church?
Following the possible trajectory of 2024 YR4 – AKA the scariest asteroid ever detected – is it not for the nervous of disposition. Is it going to hit us, or not? Every day, a different answer.
2 min |
February 23, 2025
The Observer
Do you want to buy a British kettle? Go whistle
Britons might never again get the chance to buy an electric kettle made in the UK.
3 min |
February 23, 2025
The Observer
Americans left divided after Trump gives Ukraine the cold shoulder
Donald Trump's attack on on the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as a \"dictator\", while cosying up to the Russian leader, Vladimir Putin, might have alarmed US allies abroad.
2 min |
February 23, 2025
The Observer
Another red card for TfL's penalty system
Four months ago, my son used my car and received two penalty charge notices (PCNs) from Transport for London (TfL).
1 min |
February 23, 2025
The Observer
'Not ethical and not medical'... rehab clinics offer unproven NAD+ drips to treat addiction
Claims that injections of NAD+ can boost energy, cure drink and drug dependence and regenerate brain cells are misleading, unethical and possibly illegal.
8 min |
February 23, 2025
The Observer
Meet the new neighbours: but can we live with bears next door?
If you go down to the woods today, you're in for a big surprise – the carnivores are back. But scientists are worried about how we are going to get along
3 min |
February 23, 2025
The Observer
Farage treads a fine line after his friend's tirade
Reform leader plays balancing act so as not to upset his supporters or the US president
2 min |
February 23, 2025
The Observer
Stop that racket! Padel craze sparks volley of objections
The latest rival to tennis is booming in popularity. But not all the clubs’ neighbours are delighted, discovers Andrew Anthony
4 min |
February 23, 2025
The Observer
How to pay more for our military without spooking the markets
There is widespread political agreement that both Britain and the European Union need to increase defence spending. But in straitened times, how can it be done?
3 min |
February 23, 2025
The Observer
'Starmer's big moment': can PM persuade Trump not to give in to Putin?
The Labour leader has been advised to choose his words carefully at this week’s crucial White House meeting
4 min |
February 23, 2025
The Observer
Abuse victims 'at risk of being coerced into suicide' under assisted dying laws
Proposed legislation does not do enough to safeguard against controlling behaviour, charities have warned
3 min |