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Economy
Reeves, rated
As Britain’s first female chancellor prepares for her likely departure from No 11, Ben Zaranko asks 12 economic experts to assess her record on tax, public investment, productivity and growth
Colson Whitehead
‘A lot of America is scary’
The Pulitzer prize-winning novelist tells Megan Nolan about the dark side of the US, and why the third book in his Harlem trilogy is an attempt to explore ‘reconciling yourself to who you are, for good or ill’
England
It’s always something
Inherited memories of footballing disappointments past have burnt themselves onto the national psyche, uniting the country like nothing else. Simon Barnes lists the top (or bottom?) 11
For today
Obituary
Michael Henderson
Garry Sobers, the cricketer who charmed as he conquered
International
Tomé Morrissy-Swan
The rule-breaking French wines giving burgundy a bruising
The Sensemaker
George Simms
Despite integrity concerns, the World Cup has delivered on its promise
Recipes
Tomos Parry
Seafood dishes that sizzle
The critics
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Art
Laura Cumming
Ana Mendieta at Tate Modern – the artist who left her mark on the world
TV
Barbara Ellen
Ann Droid – Diane Morgan’s AI comedy needs a second generation
Music
Tara Joshi
Nia Archives: taking jungle’s rich history to experimental new levels
Film
Wendy Ide
Christopher Nolan’s big, fat Greek epic
In Real Life
Observations and scenes from beyond your phone screen
Ideas
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Paul Hayward
Fifa launched the four horsemen of avarice – but this World Cup somehow survived
Melanie Reid
Nduja and fish fingers?! Cooking as a widow has got a bit… weird
Eva Wiseman
What we teach kids about hugs and kisses will shape how they understand consent
John Naughton
When social media causes context to collapse, we all end up in the same room
Time well spent
Something for the weekend
From arcade gaming to a third-place playoff
Our critic picks four cultural highlights, whether you have a few minutes, an afternoon or an evening to spare
Playlist of the week
Songs of the sea
If you’re stuck in the city craving a coastal escape, our critic brings the ocean to you
Further watching
From Ann Droid to The Tech Billionaire Takeover
The Observer’s TV critic Barbara Ellen on the best new shows airing and streaming
Meet the Observers
To meet more of our team, click here
Slow Newscast
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Weekly investigations in audio
Tortoise Investigates
Deep Water
In the high-stakes sport of freediving, athletes descend as deep as they can on a single breath. They are used to putting their lives at risk. Through her diving instructor, Lydia Gard discovered a new threat that could tear their community apart: drug use
Sweet Bobby
Kirat is a successful radio presenter. On Facebook she meets Bobby, a handsome cardiologist. He’s a catch. Soon, they get tangled up in a love affair full of lies and manipulation. Then… Kirat discovers a deception of almost unimaginable proportions. Alexi Mostrous investigates a very modern love story
Lucky Boy
Gareth’s whole life has been defined by a relationship he had 35 years ago when, as a 14-year-old schoolboy, he fell in love with an attractive young teacher at his school. He spent most afternoons in her bedroom. But when she walked out of his life, everything started to unravel. Chloe Hadjimatheou asks: who gets to be a perpetrator, and who gets to be a victim?
