the observer
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US billionaire helped to back BrexitRobert Mercer, who bankrolled Donald Trump, played key role with ‘sinister’ advice on using Facebook data
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Kurds offer land for independence in struggle to reshape IraqKurdish leaders say that ‘the deal with a federal Iraq has failed’ -
Did Beethoven’s love for married aristocrat colour his darkest work?British music scholar claims composer’s sorrow at separation inspired masterpieces including his ninth symphony -
Number of EU care workers in UK surgesMPs call for key workers to have right to stay, as figures show number of European staff has risen by 40% in three years
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Biologists say half of all species could be extinct by end of centuryScientists at Vatican conference are searching for a solution to the manmade ‘major extinction event’
features
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The big data billionaire waging war on mainstream mediaWith links to Donald Trump, Steve Bannon and Nigel Farage, the rightwing American computer scientist is at the heart of a multimillion-dollar propaganda network
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It’s time for a real revolution in Britain’s schoolsA different world is emerging around our children
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Suburb becomes a part of the Trump media circusRiot broke out in Stockholm soon after the US president said immigration was causing problems
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Prime Suspect goes back to the beginning with a new Jane TennisonStepping into Helen Mirren’s shoes was the hardest part, says actress
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The Bank of England fears it may not spot the next crisis. Here’s where to lookPolicymaker Gertan Vlieghe shocked MPs with his admission about the limitations of forecasting. But it’s not hard to see where some hotspots are
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A tough journalist, a fearless chronicler of the illness that killed himSteve Hewlett, who died last week after a battle with cancer, is remembered by his producer
letters & editorials
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The Observer view on Jeremy CorbynLabour is not a functioning opposition, leaving Mrs May free to act as she pleases
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The Observer view on Steve HewlettThe master storyteller who touched us all with his life’s final chapter
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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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Corbyn, Nuttall and May announce their plans for the futureChris Riddell on the Stoke and Copeland byelections
sport
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'I must beat Tony Bellew if I am to continue boxing'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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We may not be ready to win trophies, says Mauricio PochettinoMauricio 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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'My three league titles do not match Claudio Ranieri’s one'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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Ali Williams and James O'Connor arrested in ParisFormer 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
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'I have an animal sense for danger’The supermodel, 34, tells Ruaridh Nicoll about the humiliation of poverty, weekends in nightclubs and building a play park for children from the Beslan siege
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‘Yes, I am an anarchist!’Eugenia Cheng combines home baking with higher-dimensional category theory. She talks about pudding, infinity, and why geeks are the new alphas
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food & lifestyle
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Oyster sauce chicken with citrus mint salad recipeOn a chilly night nothing warms you up like blisteringly hot Chinese-style chicken, served with a cooling side of herby salad, says Nigel Slater
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Tried green tomatoes?Green toms are among the sweetest, richest, most aromatic around. These three are great to look at and easy to grow, too, says James Wong
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Spring breakers: the best floral print dresses – in picturesTeam floral dresses with bomber jackets and boots for spring
reviews
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream review – a dark and muddy visionIt’s all mire, ire and menace in Joe Hill-Gibbins’s heavy-going production
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Swimming Lessons by Claire Fuller review – in at the deep endThe follow-up to Fuller’s celebrated debut novel dives skilfully into delicate family dynamics and mysterious disappearances
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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