The United Nations is on its knees, but still breathing and still liberal. From Gaza to Trump, the challenges mount. But at its general assembly this week, the organisation remains the last hope for many people across the world. Read more: https://bit.ly/4mqWmML

Kennedy’s staff warn that he is dismantling US public health. Health secretary is undermining decades of effective vaccine and prevention systems. Read more: https://bit.ly/4mqrQ5H

The UN is in trouble, but it is still breathing. Trump and Netanyahu are outliers in wanting the organisation gone. Read more: https://bit.ly/46OZEVv

What's the link between Jimmy Kimmel and Project 2025? Listen to today's Sensemaker wherever you get your podcasts to find out. lnk.to/KeSZIDBS

How Trump’s ‘private’ police force is putting US democracy on Ice Fears are growing that next year’s midterm elections could be the next target for Ice agents. @hughtomlinson.bsky.social https://bit.ly/3W1bohs

I smile only if I feel like it and so should Victoria Beckham In the Netflix documentary the designer wears a T-shirt that tells her critics her mood is her own business. https://bit.ly/46uYoFJ

Now there's growing recognition of #palestinianstatehood it's time to look for Palestinian leaders to who can represent that state and no one is more popular than this man: @theobserveruk.bsky.social observer.co.uk/news/interna.... .

‘My father can bring democracy to Palestinian politics. You simply need to ask to release him’ The son of jailed Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti has called on Keir Starmer to lobby for his freedom. @chloehadj.bsky.social https://bit.ly/3Kxg9wI

Can Europe tame the Bethpage beast to regain the Ryder Cup? Luke Donald and co know they face a raucous reception at one of the world’s toughest courses https://bit.ly/4pCMliw

Britain is not yet an opioid nation but rising drug deaths demand a new approach Policymakers are alert to the growing menace of opioids, if not to the most effective solutions. https://bit.ly/4gzLESY

Britons are rising up against all forms of fascism I refused to hide during last week’s rally and saw hope on our streets – the same hope I put into The Boy at the Back of the Class. https://bit.ly/3KfHGCQ

Forget the London Lions, I’m with Lithuania In my search for a sport to love, a dreaded basketball game became a window into history and identity. https://bit.ly/4gSV8ch

New York City set for muted UN gathering in the era of Trump At this year’s general assembly big companies will not be turning up en masse to show off their good works. https://bit.ly/48smxzj

How Trump’s ‘private’ police force is putting US democracy on Ice Fears are growing that next year’s midterm elections could be the next target for Ice agents. @hughtomlinson.bsky.social https://bit.ly/3W1bohs

City of London firms find no more room at the top As workers return to the office, firms such as HSBC and BlackRock are struggling to find space in the capital. @emmahaslett.bsky.social https://bit.ly/42HWyQF

UK to build 12 advanced nuclear plants in £10bn plan Two companies, Centrica, the parent of British Gas, and X-energy, a US startup, are proposing to develop and build a completely novel type of nuclear power plant. https://bit.ly/422KyZQ

If sustained growth is the aim, the UK has to lift more children out of poverty Better grades in school will lead to higher wages, more tax revenue and less welfare spending for the next generation. @timleunig.bsky.social https://bit.ly/3KySGew

‘We’re not done yet’ warns broadcasting watchdog as Jimmy Kimmel feels his bite Trump-appointed chair of the media regulator Brendan Carr has launched an unprecedented attack on free speech. https://bit.ly/3Ky10LB

The name’s #Bond: MI6 joins Instagram in hunt for new recruits Secret service embraces social media in recruitment drive to find the next generation of spies. https://bit.ly/48s98at

‘No one listens to us’: the working-class despair fuelling the rise of the far right Under the racist chants at last week’s rally lies a deep sense of political betrayal. https://bit.ly/4nGLzyX

UK recognises Palestine as Israel bombards Gaza City Prime minister’s announcement today, ahead of a key UN conference, follows growing condemnation of devastation in Gaza. https://bit.ly/3KhHtip

I’ve written this for @theobserveruk.bsky.social on how Labour intends to show that loving our country does not - must not - mean hating others.

‘Bitcoin is the free speech of money’ Hard-to trace digital transactions could lead to hostile states or criminal organisations secretly making political donations and threatening democracy. @catneilan.bsky.social | @thejohnsimpson.bsky.social https://bit.ly/4gJfvZ9

Heated debate: why Churchill’s birthplace lies at the heart of UK solar battle Row over plans to build 2 million panels on land around historic Blenheim Palace has become symbolic of a national struggle. https://bit.ly/46uRyQF

“PREM Rugby” kicks off season geared towards YouTube generation The “Gallagher Premiership” branding was considered by players to be a bit stuffy https://bit.ly/4nKwUDe

To take on Reform, Labour needs to fly the flag for an inclusive patriotism Challenging the narratives of the populist right means offering a unifying vision grounded in respect, writes Keir Starmer’s biographer. https://bit.ly/3KbL9lX

To overcome the chunters of dissent, the ever-cheery Ed Davey needs to turn up the volume The Lib Dems may be growing in numbers, but visibility, influence and clear leadership remain the challenges. @andrewrawnsley.bsky.social https://bit.ly/3Volysp

Zarah Sultana calls in lawyers as row deepens with Jeremy Corbyn over new party The former Labour MP alleges ‘attacks’ on her character as group’s implosion drives 1,400 supporters to Greens. @catneilan.bsky.social https://bit.ly/422tTFM

Liberal Hollywood is naked and afraid Cheers may have greeted Stephen Colbert’s win but the awards show bore many reminders of the industry’s fragile state. https://bit.ly/48qsj4o

Labour MPs are pushing ministers to delay the long-anticipated Elections Bill to include a ban on crypto being used for political donations observer.co.uk/news/politic...

The Observer issue no. 12,198: The actual state of Palestine Read more in tomorrow’s Observer, available in print nationwide or online. Click the link in our bio to get the paper delivered straight to your door every week. #TomorrowsPapersToday

A dead teenager, a besieged village and the relentless march of the West Bank settlers A killing among the hilltop olive groves raises questions about Israeli military actions in the occupied territory. https://bit.ly/3VMy8Sx

Ellie Kildunne sprinkles stardust to move England one step from glory Red Roses battle past spirited France to seal a place in the World Cup final https://bit.ly/46N2MkH

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Kildunne and dusted: Jessica Hayden sees England battle to the world cup final Read the Observer Sport in the paper today - available nationwide

The Observer issue no. 12,198: The actual state of Palestine Read more in tomorrow’s Observer, available in print nationwide or online. Click the link in our bio to get the paper delivered straight to your door every week. #TomorrowsPapersToday

Ahead of her race tomorrow at the World Athletics, Paul Hayward argues that Keely Hodgkinson's blend of power and rhythm could put her in the pantheon of greats. Read more: https://bit.ly/46uDuXc

Majestic ‘Steely’ Hodgkinson sets sights on golden moment. The 23-year-old’s blend of power and rhythm could put her in the pantheon of greats on Sunday. Read more: https://bit.ly/46uDuXc

Eight months into Trump 2.0, John Naughton argues it is "pretty clear that we in the west are deep into an interregnum of our own, and morbid symptoms are everywhere on view." Read his examples below: https://bit.ly/4nJ3sNT

Donald Trump was asked if he had sympathy for Peter Mandelson - the former UK ambassador to Washington - who was recently sacked for his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein. But did they answer the question? Listen to today's Sensemaker wherever you get your podcasts to find out: lnk.to/AFoLs1BS

"Cut through the trite statements about scientific advancement, body autonomy, and a 'mission to build superhumanity', and the Enhanced Games – effectively a drug Olympics, where doping is encouraged – boils down to one thing: money," writes Ben Bloom. Read his full piece now: https://bit.ly/3VJHZI

The Russians are coming – will someone tell Trump? US president says Putin let him down, but as 100,000 troops gather a day’s drive from Helsinki, the Russia threat is much more serious for Europe. Read more: https://bit.ly/3VpxgD6

The ‘three-sickbag spectacle’ of tech bros at the court of Trump 2.0. Gates, Zuckerberg and more pay homage to their Supreme Leader. Is this the new world order? Read more: https://bit.ly/4nJ3sNT

Ben Bloom: To hell with consequences, the Enhanced Games is all about money. American sprinter Fred Kerley’s addition to the games shows that athletes are merely pawns ripe for exploitation. Read the full piece from Bloom now: https://bit.ly/3VJHZIN

Last year, we found that X was amplifying hateful influencer Tommy Robinson's posts filled with anti-Muslim and anti-migrant hate & potentially making millions from this content. More in @theobserveruk.bsky.social 👇

🗣️ “The evidence available provides grounds for the commissioners for standards to investigate.” @stevejgoodrich.bsky.social spoke to @catneilan.bsky.social as @theobserveruk.bsky.social revealed potential breaches to lobbying rules by Peter Mandelson. observer.co.uk/news/politic...

Last month Danny Kruger met JD Vance, Thomas Skinner and James Orr for a BBQ in the Cotswolds He told me: “[Orr’s] sympathies are with Reform but I share a lot of the same agenda, and we are talking at the level of ideas and policy – which party happens to own the conversation is secondary."

“The absolute expiry date is May. But it could be the budget if that unravels in a spectacular way – and party conference is going to be an absolute nightmare.” observer.co.uk/news/politic...

The Observer issue no. 12,197: Musk marches on London Read more in tomorrow’s Observer, available in print nationwide or online: bit.ly/4piDhiJ #TomorrowsPapersToday

Assassination of Charlie Kirk strips Maga of the man who brought the youth vote to Trump The first family mourn the White House insider whose extremist views reflected the Republican party’s major shift to the right. @hughtomlinson in Washington bit.ly/4gtv4UU