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Exclusive: PM’s wife Marie-France van Heel quits job to focus on being ‘first lady’ Andy Burnham’s spouse is resigning from her position at an EV charging company to take a supporting role at No 10, and has already held meetings with her counterparts around the world, reports @RSylvester1 bit.ly/4joSBcN

PM’s wife Marie-France van Heel quits job to focus on bei...

Andy Burnham’s spouse is resigning from her position at an EV charging company to take a supporting role at No 10, and has already held meetings with her counterparts around the world

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The virtual reality virtuoso bit.ly/3VAfWhQ

The virtual reality virtuoso | The Observer

An immersive experience puts classical pianist Yuja Wang in fire, water and space

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500 oysters in 10 minutes? If only I could have one bit.ly/4yfF8bQ

500 oysters in 10 minutes? If only I could have one

It’s mollusc season in Whitstable but I can’t tuck in until the end of its ‘world famous eating competition’

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O, really? The Observer Magazine’s weekly quiz bit.ly/3VAaKdP

O, really? The Observer Magazine’s weekly quiz

Kick your knowledge up a gear with our weekly quiz, which tests you on culture, style, history, science – and much more

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Hanif Kureishi: ‘I never believed I would travel again’ bit.ly/4dGxX4j

Hanif Kureishi: ‘I never believed I would travel again’

The author of The Buddha of Suburbia was rendered tetraplegic by a fall four years ago. His first overseas holiday since the accident brings physical and emotional challenges, but also delicious...

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Naomi Klein’s guide to fighting fascists bit.ly/4yUfqtn

End Times Fascism by Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor review

Ethno-nationalists, tech oligarchs and evangelical Christians are taking control of the world. Klein and Taylor tell us what we can do to stop them

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Emmanuel Carrère: ‘Writing is my way of understanding the world’ bit.ly/3TtRKx4

Emmanuel Carrère: ‘Writing is my way of understanding the...

In a new book, ‘France’s greatest living writer’ faces a reckoning with the family secrets that have shaped his career

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As Trump’s ratings crater, Republicans run to save themselves bit.ly/4ylPtTO

As Trump’s ratings crater, Republicans run to save themse...

A poll shows the president’s approval rating has dipped below 30%, lifting Democrat hopes ahead of the midterms

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Naked with Gandalf at the sauna world masters bit.ly/4yjkTdF

Naked with Gandalf at the sauna world masters | The Observer

Welcome to Aufguss – like Eurovision in a steam room packed with 200 people. You can leave your hat on, at least

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Britain on the brink in The Wargame – but still grappling with ganache bit.ly/4j6FvRF

Britain on the brink in The Wargame – but still grappling...

A nightmarish scenario in which real-life former politicians discuss an escalating crisis involving a Russian attack on UK soil is deeply unsettling and totally gripping

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Prem celebrates 30 years of shirt as retro kits go vogue bit.ly/3TiRuRv

Prem celebrates 30 years of shirt as retro kits go vogue

The fashion world has cottoned on to rugby shirts, so here’s a rundown of the sartorial offerings from this year’s top-flight teams

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Necessary energy upgrades could make homes vulnerable bit.ly/4hlRmIN

Necessary energy upgrades could make homes vulnerable

By 2027 many buildings in Europe will have been equipped with solar panels, heat pumps and batteries to boost sustainability. However, much of the older building stock will not have been designed for...

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Robust, rustic and cheap: the reds made for autumn bit.ly/4Ay3yik

Robust, rustic and cheap: the reds made for autumn

The warming family of red wines based on grenache, syrah and others offer bottles rich in autumnal flavours and excellent value for money - even as low as ÂŁ5

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How can homes be better protected in wildfire areas? bit.ly/4yypEQJ

How can homes be better protected in wildfire areas?

As temperatures rise, consideration is being given to buildings being insulated to resist the heat and increased fire risk

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‘The taps are fully on’: panicking Republicans throw millions at the midterms bit.ly/4hrkSwK

‘The taps are fully on’: panicking Republicans throw mill...

The GOP is outspending the Democrats 10 to one as Donald Trump’s approval ratings plummet in deep red states such as Texas and Iowa

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Heidegger for beginners bit.ly/4hOyAdB

Paperback of the week review: Heidegger Thinking: Being and Time Explained

Simon Critchley adapts his podcast about the German philosopher’s seminal work into a weighty but revelatory read

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Klopp’s first game ends all square but it’s his mission to unite the country that shines through bit.ly/4hMCvsg

Klopp’s first game ends all square but it’s his mission t...

A 1-1 draw with their old rivals the Netherlands shows there’s no quick way back for Germany, even with the most popular man in the country at the helm

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What did it mean when one of OpenAI’s models hacked the Australian government, and who is accountable for “rogue” AI? This week, tech editor @paticlarke answers a live AI utopia/dystopia question at the Responsible AI forum Sign up to Patricia’s newsletter now: observer.co.uk/newsletters Video by Sam Clarke
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The UN is a stubbornly hopeful place. It needs to be The election for the new secretary general is underway. I can’t help but wonder if we’re missing the wood for the trees ✍️ James Harding, Editor-in-Chief bit.ly/4xG7XND

The UN is a stubbornly hopeful place. It needs to be

The election for the new secretary general is underway. I can’t help but wonder if we’re missing the wood for the trees

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‘The taps are fully on’: panicking Republicans throw millions at the midterms The GOP is outspending the Democrats 10 to one as Donald Trump’s approval ratings plummet in deep red states such as Texas and Iowa ✍️ @hughtomlinson bit.ly/3Tiz1Vb

‘The taps are fully on’: panicking Republicans throw mill...

The GOP is outspending the Democrats 10 to one as Donald Trump’s approval ratings plummet in deep red states such as Texas and Iowa

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Pastis times: new ways with the classic aperitif Anise-flavoured liqueurs, from pastis to arak, are adding potent life to cocktails – including one with coconut milk (don’t knock it till you try it…) ✍️ Hannah Crosbie bit.ly/4iOoUSh

Pastis times: new ways with the classic aperitif

Anise-flavoured liqueurs, from pastis to arak, are adding potent life to cocktails – including one with coconut milk (don’t knock it till you try it…)

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