Observer | The Guardian (2024)

Front page Israel rescues four hostages in Gaza, as attacks nearby kill at least 93 Palestinians Labour pledges 80 new rape courts in bid to tackle backlog crisis ‘People aren’t so impressed by big names’: is the era of celebrity political endorsem*nt over? ‘Rushed’ deadline for UK digital visas puts millions at risk of losing legal rights ‘It’s the perfect place’: London Underground hosts tests for ‘quantum compass’ that could replace GPS ‘He thought it was fun’: how Rubens painted over an old master to give it life ‘We offer the most ambitious change’: Ed Davey vows to push a Labour government for radical action Labour candidate’s PR firm lobbied against plan for VAT for private schools Children trapped in war zones because of UK refusal to ease refugee visa rules Isthere life on one of Saturn’s moons? Scientists plan a mission to find out Number of private school pupils rises despite claims families priced out by Labour’s VAT plan ‘Guests like to be known’: restaurants luring diners back via personal reservations UKanti-abortion campaigners running against MPs who back decriminalisation ‘This could end up ugly’: after Macron’s gamble, will the far right seize power in France? Migrant workers ‘fear for their safety’ after deaths on Diego Garcia Putin’s daughters and anti-western hawks rule at this year’s ‘Russian Davos’ UScouple, 100 and 96, marry in Normandy, France: ‘We get butterflies’ Hungarians rally for former ally leading the charge against Viktor Orbán’s rule Danish PM suffers whiplash after assault in Copenhagen Howparakeets escaped and made Britain their home From humiliation to annihilation: could this election mean the end of the Tory party as we know it? Rishi Sunak’s chances were always slim. And the numbers just get worse ‘We could be in 2006 again’: Germany recalls glory days as it hosts Euro 2024 ‘I’m bringing his music back to life’: the singer whose grandfather was silenced by the Holocaust ‘The first TikTok election’: are Sunak and Starmer’s digital campaigns winning over voters? InMiddlesbrough, I found drug dealers and their victims locked in a circle of despair Rising violence against politicians is an attack on democracy itself Labour’s chocolate box urban utopia is one election promise it can’t fulfill D-day deserter Rishi Sunak didn’t do his duty, so why should gen Z be expected to do theirs? Thelaw on single-sex spaces is a mess. It needs fixing, not political point-scoring Inall this noisy election debate, why is there a conspiracy of silence about Brexit? Playing the victim card is how elites game the system. Just look at Manchester City Your sermons on integrity are a bit rich, archbishop, given your faith in Paula Vennells Inthrall to Viktor Orbán and the hard right, Europe is facing its moment of truth David Simonds on Rishi Sunak’s failing campaign manoeuvres – cartoon Judges are sick of locking up children who just need help. Why has nothing been done? Editorials & Letters TheObserver view on D-day furore: Rishi Sunak is driving Tories over an electoral cliff edge What is socialism? Just look at the NHS Forthe record Caution, not grand plans, is needed if Labour is to build wealth in Britain ‘It should be a right to fix your phone’: the boss of booming secondhand tech firm Back Market ‘I felt like a cash cow’: the simple flight booking error that cost a BA customer more than £730 Centre forward: Sunderland sets sights on a revival by bringing homes and jobs to its inner city Leeds fans honour Rob Burrow then demand Smith’s exit in defeat at Hull FC Brighton confirm 31-year-old Fabian Hürzeler as new head coach Kevin Campbell, legend of the early Premier League, mixed goals with versatility Switzerland hold off Hungary fightback after Duah bursts on to the scene Steve Clarke has little to work with to cure Scotland’s defensive hangover Serbia carry a Saudi Arabian flavour into their Euros clash with England HowRalf Rangnick earned Austria’s respect and got a country dreaming Kevin Campbell, former Arsenal and Everton striker, dies aged 54 Matija Sarkic, Millwall and Montenegro goalkeeper, dies aged 26 ‘I thought it would be a tinpot movie’: myths and reality of Chariots of Fire and the 1924 Olympics Meet the Pentathlon power couple facing the end of their Olympic dream Reviews Liam Gallagher/ Definitely Maybe 30th Anniversary review – 90s anthems still shake without their maker Winner: Observer/Anthony Burgess prize 2024: Oscar Jelley reviews Isabel Waidner TheDead Don’t Hurt review – Vicky Krieps is a woman of substance in Viggo Mortensen’s offbeat western Theweek in theatre: Viola’s Room; A View from the Bridge – review ‘White supremacy was never hidden from me’: Jeremy O Harris on bringing Broadway hit Slave Play to the UK ‘They didn’t dwell on it – they felt so many had suffered more’: Mishal Husain on her family history and the partition of India ‘The illusion of effortlessness’: Why athlete Femke Bol could be the sublime star of the Paris Olympics Ukrainian author turned soldier Oleksandr Mykhed: ‘This is not Putin’s war. This is a war waged by the whole Russian nation’ Climate scientist Susan Solomon: ‘Let’s not give up now – we’re right on the cusp of success’ Sulaiman Addonia: ‘I’m taking writing back to the rock’n’roll era!’ ‘We want the audience to feel there is hope’: how to write a play about the climate crisis, by the team behind The Jungle and Little Amal Prof Arturo Casadevall: ‘It is hubris to think a fungal pandemic can’t happen to us’ How’s this for a bombshell – the US must make AI its next Manhattan Project Onmy radar: Golda Schultz’s cultural highlights Oneto watch: Aziya Streaming: the best films about elections Beyond the blunderdome, the UK might be Greener and more Independent post-election Actor Lia Williams on playing Paula Vennells: ‘I think she’s more shallow than malicious. She created her own set of truths’ ‘The only limit is our imagination’: Tim Peake on what living in space taught him about life on Earth ‘I chose football over ballet’: Rio Ferdinand Come on, feel the noise: how I unplugged my headphones and reconnected with the world When our young son died, we decided to build him a boat AshAtalla: ‘I cry easily. I get nostalgic about the passing of years’ Nigel Slater’s grilled chicken, mango bulgur recipe Switched on: a Swiss apartment with its own hydro plant ‘We’ve talked for hundreds of hours’: the joy of volunteering as a telephone friend ‘I felt entirely alone’: comedian Grace Campbell on the aftermath of her abortion Nigel Slater’s recipes for grilled potatoes with curry yoghurt sauce, and pea croquettes Myson is passing many early milestones but there’s one that’s for me to reflect on Notes on chocolate: a creamy, dreamy combo that will have you melting Whyis it so hard to book a holiday? 10of the best places to visit in South Somerset Verjus, top pesto, umeboshi: are restaurant menus becoming more baffling? ‘The insults and screaming took their toll’: the worst time of my life as a chef Academic and doctor Chris van Tulleken: ‘Ultra-processed products are food that lies to us’ Lamb kofta, sea bream puttanesca, potato cakes – 20-minute recipes from Anna Haugh Wake up and smell the yorkshires – Sunday lunch is back! Comedian Allan Mustafa: ‘I love banh mi. I geek out on being able to eat history’ Farming is risky and vital – it needs to be on the next UK government’s priority list Pancetta tarts, vegan ginger slice, onion flatbreads – Nigel Slater’s recipes for all-day bakes Welcome to May’s Observer Food Monthly Ruby Bhogal’s secret ingredient – ginger, in all forms Chef Sally Abé: ‘It’s only when I go into a male-dominated kitchen that I notice the friction’ Whyis social media getting all churned up about cottage cheese? Nish Kumar: ‘Nando’s is the only thing uniting this increasingly fragmented nation’ Crisp taste test: ‘What’s this flavour? Oh my God, so weird’ Most viewed Most viewed in UK news Most viewed Across the guardian References