American libraries are under attack. I have written a long piece for @theobserveruk.bsky.social on the MAGA assault on libraries (and archives), and the strong librarians fighting back. observer.co.uk/news/interna...

Britain hasn’t suddenly become more racist, but racists have become more assertive in their bigotry. My ‪@theobserveruk.bsky.social‬ column: observer.co.uk/news/opinion...

Marvellous piece by @kenanmalik.bsky.social:

Brave and fascinating article about my friend and colleague @ellaalshamahi.bsky.social Creationist to evolutionary biologist. observer.co.uk/news/science...

observer.co.uk/news/nationa... This is not only a brilliant investigation but a vindication of the Tortoise Observer takeover - @chloehadj.bsky.social has been doing great work on the Tortoise podcast team for some time

I spent months on this investigation and gathered docs from the UK courts, Land Registry and a French local authority, to show that Raynor and Moth Winn's story is not as they claim. @tortoisemedia.bsky.social @observeruk.bsky.social observer.co.uk/news/nationa...

A superb piece of journalism in The Observer: it seems like the one of the sacred texts of Nature Writing (TM) is not quite as much of an unflinchingly honest read as claimed observer.co.uk/news/nationa...

Great piece by Chloe Hadjimatheou. observer.co.uk/news/nationa...

This is *mental*. The TeachFirst brand is worth a vast sum. And DfE proposes to torch all that? Lunatics. observer.co.uk/news/politic...

This week @theobserveruk.bsky.social published a major investigation into The Salt Path. In this special episode of The News Meeting, the reporter behind the story, @chloehadj.bsky.social and her editor, Alexi Mostrous, discuss how the investigation unfolded. Listen here: lnk.to/689fK3

The Observer Issue 12,185: Closing in 'Khamenei once governed a country, now he commands a bunker' More than 20 Iranian commanders killed Trump sends B-2 Bombers to Guam #TomorrowsPapersToday bit.ly/4jFwQCW

“AI could lead to fewer stories, better told with more context” Our colleagues Marina Adami & Gretel Kahn summarise this morning's #DNR25 global launch ft @basialc.bsky.social, David Rhodes, Jane Barrett and @mitalilive.bsky.social Watch or read reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/news/ai-coul...

So delighted to be joining @theobserveruk.bsky.social as Contributing Editor — and to have the chance to speak to Salman Rushdie @hayfestival.bsky.social. If you couldn't be there, you can read my piece — what a guy, eh? observer.co.uk/culture/book...

This piece - about the consequences of coming out as autistic- is very important to me, and pretty damn personal. I hope people find it useful. observer.co.uk/news/first-p...

Thomas Dyja, author of The Third Coast: When Chicago Built the American, helps us understand Pope Leo through his background as a son of Chicago. Op-ed via @observeruk.bsky.social observer.co.uk/news/opinion...

Sending Second Life to all my friends who are/have been growing babies and raising them. My review of @amandahess.bsky.social’s brilliant first book, in @theobserveruk.bsky.social observer.co.uk/culture/book...

First piece in the new Observer. Russian journalist Ekaterina Barabash's daring and dangerous escape from Moscow to Paris. Barabash faced up to 10 years in jail for opposing Putin's war in Ukraine. observer.co.uk/news/interna...

Me in @theobserveruk.bsky.social on Thunderbolts*, which is the most fun I have had with Marvel in a long time. observer.co.uk/culture/film...

When I tell people how many brothers and sisters I have, they often ask how on Earth I host them all. The answer is that I've managed to refuse this task for my entire life. That was until... last week. observer.co.uk/news/columni...

In-person tickets for tomorrow's event are sold out, but you can still watch it online. Need to book though. Looking forward to talking to and with you all. observer.co.uk/our-events/t...

A story of school dinners observer.co.uk/style/food/a...

guys! I have huge news! as of this week I now have a monthly sports column (!) in the new Observer first piece will be in the paper on Sunday but it's already online: observer.co.uk/news/columni... [free to read!]

A run of scientific studies has shown that cutting-edge AI models are learning to lie. I spoke to the very thoughtful @yoshuabengio.bsky.social about it observer.co.uk/news/science...

Sara Sharif: what the judges knew The Observer has obtained private family court papers that show how a system meant to protect children failed a ten-year-old girl. Reporting by Louise Tickle and Hannah Summers. observer.co.uk/news/nationa...

Today, my weekly column moves home. My Kitchen Diary can now be found at observer.co.uk

The first Observer overseen by Tortoise Media - and what a picture they got to kick it off.

So, the new @ObserverUK and my new column

The Observer has relaunched today under new ownership, staying true to its heritage. Includes 20 pages of sport as well as a special London Marathon supplement. Have a look. @observeruk.bsky.social

Make America Great Again? In his first hundred days, Donald Trump has attacked the foundations of his country's success observer.co.uk/news/opinion...

Me on Topshop observer.co.uk/style/fashio...

What a day, what a week. The new Observer goes to press, and we launched a new website - observer.co.uk. Proud beyond proud.

📢 As of this morning, I have taken on my new role as Whitehall Editor of the Observer, with @rachelsylvester.bsky.social as Political Editor 📰 If you have a tip or a story please get in touch - for now you can use my @tortoisemedia.bsky.social email catherine [dot] neilan [@] tortoisemedia.com

🗞️ As of today I'm The Observer's Technology Reporter, exploring how emerging technologies are reshaping lives, business and power. I'll be reporting across the paper, website & podcasts. If you've got tips, gossip or stories – or want to get a coffee – I'm on Signal: patriciaclarke.19

After 4 incredible days at #IFJ25 @journalismfestival.com there are so many huge issues to process it seems self defeating to try to encapsulate them all but a few highlights. The future of independent journalism and ownership with @basialc.bsky.social @joshiherrmann.bsky.social and Branko Brkic 1/2

Very pleased to be nominated for Audio Journalist of the Year at the @wincottfound.bsky.social awards alongside @mattrussell3.bsky.social for our investigation "My AI Girlfriend" wincott.co.uk/wincott-shor...

Some professional news - after 17 amazing years at The Times, I’m excited to be joining The Observer as political editor. Really looking forward to getting back to Westminster and beyond

rfk jr's attitude toward anyone or thing that gets sick is "if he dies, he dies."

Dear Volodymyr Zelenskyy, dear Ukrainian friends, you are not alone.

In the latest episode of the News Meeting, @basialc.bsky.social is joined by scientist and broadcaster @adamrutherford.bsky.social , plus Tortoise’s @catneilan.bsky.social and Stephen Armstrong, as they battle to pitch the top story. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts: lnk.to/QwPIAyTT

Great to see our podcast about Depp and Heard — Who Trolled Amber —mentioned in NYT and BBC articles about Blake Lively. Disturbing to see how effective the alleged campaign against Lively was. @tortoisemedia.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2024/12/21/b...

NEW: Tortoise-Observer deal signed and Lucy Rock named print editor pressgazette.co.uk/publishers/n...

Excellent piece by @ceri-t.bsky.social on Murdoch and his lackeys

After spending 5 Months in jail, whaling activist Paul Watson has been released. Last month, @basialc.bsky.social and @xaviergreenwood.bsky.social looked into Paul Watson's story and asked: how should we treat the radicals willing to go to extremes to protect the planet? Listen: lnk.to/XeyG1iBS

This is the story of biohacking… on steroids. The libertarian free zone of Próspera, Honduras, has become a playground for experimental medicine. But it’s a cautionary tale… Made with the brilliant @basialc.bsky.social @hannvarr.bsky.social open.spotify.com/episode/5jTz...

Great piece by my @tortoisemedia.bsky.social colleague @geordiedav.bsky.social about where Musk's govt cuts could fall He’s promising to use DOGE to save $2 trillion in federal spending and cut the budget by a third. It may be harder than he thinks.

An investigation into AI companions by my incredible colleagues @paticlarke.bsky.social and @mattrussell3.bsky.social has been selected by the Pulitzer Center as one of their stories of 2024! They say it's "a compelling and important piece of journalism" 👏 👏 👏

Chuffed to see Who Trolled Amber, which I made w/ Alexi Mostrous (not of this parish), named one of Amazon Music’s best new shows of 2024. Hugely grateful to @tortoisemedia.bsky.social which gives space for deep coverage not always possible in the rush of 24h news. open.spotify.com/episode/4okm...

Do you have a missing family member in Syria? Please contact your closest Red Cross or Red Crescent office. We can only register and follow up on your cases from the country you are currently living in. If you know someone who might need this information, please share this image 👇🏽

Not a lot of newspaper writers left where you can read a story and guess the byline. @EllenBarryNYT just never misses www.nytimes.com/2024/12/09/h...