The Observer
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Documents seen by Observer suggest multiple meetings between 2015 and 2017 -
US tech giant admits audit of Foxconn factory in Hengyang found irregularities
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‘Chaotic’ government response is fuelling claims of institutional racism, says London mayor -
At summit, president hit EU and Canada on trade, urged kindness to Russia and enthused about meeting North Korea’s dictator -
Angry Rees-Mogg says he was signed up without consent -
Rebels fear sparking leadership crisis while Corbyn faces his own revolt from Labour remainers
Features
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The Grenfell Tower resident, who escaped with her husband and three children, wants all social housing tenants to feel safe -
Laird Hamilton found fame and fortune surfing the world’s biggest breakers. But, as he tells Tim Lewis, his daredevil streak could easily have led him down more dangerous paths as a young man. Plus, he reveals his life secrets for staying ahead of the curve -
After the birth of her second child, Amelia Hill gave up drinking. Little did she realise that her simple lifestyle choice would carry such a social stigma
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The candy-coloured, fantastical architecture of Pyongyang is revealed in a forthcoming book -
After years of engineering upgrades, the stage was set for a vastly improved service: instead, two franchises are crippled -
He has the strongest approval ratings within his own party of any president and from pardons to G7 he’s showing real swagger. Among the GOP, at least, Trump has won
Letters & editorials
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Theresa May and her ministers have acted solely for their own political ends. The Commons has to do its duty for the country -
Male readers unite in praise of the veteran Observer journalist, both for her humanism and her recipe for spaghetti bolognese -
t’s 1978, and the Observer Magazine turns its attention to the surly mysteries of the young ones. By Juliana Piskorz -
This week’s corrections
Regulars
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Rather than choosing between adventure and thrills or settling down for the long haul, there is another way, says Mariella Frostrup – she could stay single and see what else comes along -
I remember the Coach in a more debauched era, when it was a Guardian and Observer pub, and it’s changed in so many ways but I’m glad it’s back, says Jay Rayner -
Sport
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England have shown rare togetherness in the buildup to Russia 2018 World Cup with the squad not baring the scars of past failures
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Gareth Southgate’s rearguard is often seen as a weakness but the England defence has conceded only three goals in 10 games including clean sheets against Brazil and Germany -
South Africa, 21 points adrift at one point in the first half, roared back with the help of two tries from S’Busiso Nkosi to beat England 42-39 in a thrilling first Test at Ellis Park -
Lyon have called off talks with Liverpool over the transfer of the France forward Nabil Fekir
Interviews
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The Australian actor on her role in Hereditary, the year’s scariest movie, the joy of Muriel’s Wedding fans, and her penchant for shaving her head -
The science journalist’s new book boils decades of environmental debate down to the starkly contrasting approaches of two key figures -
Food & lifestyle
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I remember the Coach in a more debauched era, when it was a Guardian and Observer pub, and it’s changed in so many ways but I’m glad it’s back, says Jay Rayner
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Soothing, sweet and piquant desserts to round off a lovely summer lunch. By Nigel Slater -
Rather than choosing between adventure and thrills or settling down for the long haul, there is another way, says Mariella Frostrup – she could stay single and see what else comes along
Reviews
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Earmarked for demolition just six years ago, the brutalist gem that is Ove Arup’s Preston bus station has been sympathetically renovated, right down to the route numbers -
2 out of 5 stars.
The latest instalment in the genetically modified franchise could use some new ideas -
May versus parliament: a showdown over Brexit with her own party