Profiles
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A year after her party swept to power, the Nobel laureate faces questions over her leadership and silence on persecution
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The idealist remade herself as a leader with heart but is now locked in a ferocious struggle over a second referendum
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Film industry sexism fired a commitment to feminism in the star, next in Beauty and the Beast. But, despite a UN women’s role, some are unconvinced of her dedication to the cause
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The embattled deputy Bank of England governor can claim eminent MPs, judges, lords, ministers, bankers and FTSE 100 chairs as part of the family
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Whether it’s lies about being a footballer, having a PhD or losing close friends at Hillsborough, the Ukip leader always has someone else to blame
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British-born jihadi who blew himself up for Islamic State this week was a convert detained for two years at Camp X-Ray
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Lord Neuberger’s attack last week on sections of the press for undermining the judiciary provoked a typically brutal response from a paper shaped in the image of Fleet Street’s most enduring editor
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One of the biggest takeovers in corporate history hinges on fabled investor Warren Buffet, 3G founder Jorge Lemann and the Unilever CEO, Paul Polman
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At home, social and economic disarray reign, but internationally, he has been setting the agenda – outflanking the west over Syria, causing mayhem in America and generally fulfilling his mission to reassert Russian influence
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The ex-Bank of England deputy governor advised the government to introduce a corporate-style BBC board – and has the experience to run it
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The star nearly crushed by the critics early in her career has them eating out of her hand in her intimate portrayal of America’s most remarkable First Lady
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Venue is popular with Turkish footballers and soap stars, as well as celebrities including Kylie Minogue and Daniel Craig
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Following the murder of the MP in June, readers asked us to write more about other inspiring parliamentarians. So here we profile five tireless campaigners
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Family and friends say the officer, who has been praised by German and Italian leaders, always wanted to join the police
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Actor and socialite pioneered concept of being ‘famous for being famous’ and creating personal brand seven decades ago
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Transport secretary has shown no sign of toning down his tribal approach to politics in his handling of the Southern train strikes
The Observer profile Peter Kay: comedy grafter gets back in the driving seat