the observer
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Robert Mercer, who bankrolled Donald Trump, played key role with ‘sinister’ advice on using Facebook data
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Kurdish leaders say that ‘the deal with a federal Iraq has failed’
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British music scholar claims composer’s sorrow at separation inspired masterpieces including his ninth symphony
features
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Riot broke out in Stockholm soon after the US president said immigration was causing problems
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Steve Hewlett, who died last week after a battle with cancer, is remembered by his producer
letters & editorials
regulars
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Dear MariellaDear MariellaMy grandmother is lying to concoct a fantasy love lifeA woman in her 70s appears to be leading a mystery double life. Mariella Frostrup advises her grandchild that she’s not really doing any harm
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Jay Rayner on restaurantsJay Rayner on restaurantsBundobust, Manchester: restaurant reviewVibrant Indian food served with craft beer in a friendly communal space… Why has no one done this before?
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sport
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Former WBA champion David Haye said there can be only one result in his comeback fight at the O2 Arena and predicted: ‘I can guarantee you Bellew is going to be retiring this year’
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Mauricio Pochettino has called for patience in Tottenham Hotspur’s quest for silverware, comparing the process to the construction of the club’s new stadium
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José Mourinho has told Claudio Ranieri his achievement will never be forgotten but his sacking illustrates that the game is not the same as it was 20 years ago
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Former All Black lock Ali Williams and former Australia back James O’Connor have been arrested after allegedly trying to buy cocaine near a nightclub
interviews
food & lifestyle
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Team floral dresses with bomber jackets and boots for spring
Labour Corbyn told: take blame for Copeland byelection flop or we face disaster
Unite Union ‘wasted cash on Labour leadership vote’
Voters Labour faces catastrophic loss of working-class support
Opinion The Observer view on Labour and Jeremy Corbyn