the observer
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Exclusive: West facing its ‘greatest challenge to security in a generation’ says Jens Stoltenberg as he speaks of his fears for alliance between Europe and US
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With elections due across Europe and a referendum in Italy, the establishment fears political tremors
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Labour leader attacks Donald Trump and Tories over immigration policies and protecting the super-rich
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Danish firm announces deal with newspaper has ended after pressure from Stop Funding Hate group
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Anger boiling over as prisoners confined to cells 23 hours a day due to staff shortages and 2016 sees highest number of prisoner suicides
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Scathing reviews, stage fright and bullying peers lead to anxiety and depression among many performers
opinion
features
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It’s 1983, London’s gay club scene is pulsating and Mark Langthorne is working at one of the capital’s most infamous bars, when he finds himself alone with the Queen frontman…
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Tim Adams reports on the controversial issues surrounding trans children seeking medical help to avoid puberty
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Leonard Cohen, who died last week aged 82, was an inspiration to a host of artists over five decades. Here we remember a troubadour of the spirit
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The writer of Taxi Driver and director of American Gigolo reflects on a career – and life – of highs and lows
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Two years on the campaign trail revealed an America forgotten in the bicoastal media bubble, leaving our writer unsurprised when Hillary Clinton was beaten
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As modernist prints from his collection go on show, the star tells how photography became his second greatest passion
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The gathering at New York’s Javits convention centre began in a celebratory mood. Three women who were there recall what happened next
letters & editorials
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It’s the Leave campaign, not our judges, who should be held to account
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The Republican candidate has won a dismaying victory but he will disappoint his supporters
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Parents are right to take action, especially for the sake of vulnerable youngsters
regulars
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Dear MariellaDear MariellaI’m deeply in love – but terrified of it endingA young woman enjoying a blissfully happy relationship is haunted by the idea it won’t last forever. Mariella Frostrup says it’s a blueprint for future relationships
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Jay Rayner on restaurantsJay Rayner on restaurantsMargot, London: restaurant reviewThere’s a new high-end Italian place in Covent Garden, where the waiters wear DJs and the customers swoon, says Jay Rayner
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sport
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Serbia’s Aleksandar Mitrovic saw a header hit a post and be helped in by goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey, with the 1-1 draw hurting Wales’s World Cup prospects
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The 3-0 win over Scotland should land Southgate the permanent role but the patchy display at Wembley underlined age-old problems of style and delivery
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Ireland changed their entire lineup after last week’s win over New Zealand but still cantered to a comfortable but sloppy 52-21 win over Canada
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A last-gasp converted try by Tevita Kuridrani gave Australia a dramatic 23-22 victory at Murrayfield to break Scottish hearts again
interviews
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The designer, 65, on lunch with Michael Jackson, being buried in an avalanche and eating crabs in Miami
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The American pianist on composers and mortality, having two violinist parents, and his lack of coordination in all things not piano-related
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food & lifestyle
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Take a walk on the darker side this party season, and channel Aquazzura, Hermes and Dior with blood red accessories
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It’s party season. So get ready to sparkle. Pick out a metallic shirt or a sequin jacket and hit the dance floor
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Be a magpie this season and get drawn into the high shine trend. Be the most sparkling belle at the ball
reviews
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The BBC’s story of Damilola Taylor was full of love and reconciliation, while its big new Stephen Poliakoff drama felt strangely leaden
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Two childhood friends from London follow diverging paths in Smith’s finest novel yet
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