The Ambanis say they are rescuing animals from mistreatment

China has started construction of what will become the world's largest hydropower dam in Tibetan territory.    Writer: Jonathan Lewis   Producer: Poppy Bullard   Host: Andrew Butler   Episode photography: Joe Mee   Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore  

Senior members slam internal investigations into misconduct claims, including alleged head-butting

In October reporter Hilary Andersson was selected to witness an execution by lethal injection in Oklahoma. Her assignment led her to the case of Tremane Wood, who had spent more than two decades on death row. This is the story of what happens to a man as he waits to die.

After three weeks of protest, the military has now seized power in Madagascar

In October reporter Hilary Andersson was selected to witness an execution by lethal injection in Oklahoma. Her assignment led her to the case of Tremane Wood, who had spent more than two decades on death row. This is the story of what happens to a man as he waits to die.   Subscribe to The Observer: https://observer.co.uk/subscribe

For global domination, the NFL must ensure the quality on the pitch matches the hype off it

Vantara claims to house more than 150,000 animals - that's 15 times the size of London Zoo.   Writer: Jonathan Lewis   Producer: Poppy Bullard   Host: Casey Magloire   Episode photography: Sofia Fenton   Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore  

Will the controversial founder of the Free Press website be the ogre that liberals fear?

The chancellor's statement was supposed to be a gamechanger, but turned out to be an exercise in political survival.

Row over ‘phoney’ Heathrow job continues as watchdog investigates claims that union failed to keep proper accounting records

On Sunday, America announced that it had moved the world's biggest aircraft carrier within striking distance of Venezuela. Its addition to an already sizable fleet marks the biggest US military build up in the Caribbean since the Cold War.   

Union gave a Heathrow baggage handler a ‘ghost post’ and let him keep his first job, according to claim

From Madagascar to Nepal, young people are leading protest movements that are shaking the foundations of power. What's fuelling this global wave of unrest – and can it lead to lasting change?  

A glance at earnings of the footwear giants shows how the battle over aerated footwear is changing

Donald Trump has launched four lawsuits against major media organisations for up to $15 billion over the past year. This is the story of Trump's war on the media and the people driving it.  

The US secretary of health’s policies, the rise of wellness influencers and a lack of doctors have caused a shift from traditional pharmaceuticals to other remedies

Since Donald Trump's return to office, trans Americans are facing unprecedented legal and social threats - with some now seeking asylum abroad. But for those living in fear, the options for escape are limited.

Unite was once the biggest trade union in Britain, and the largest funder - and kingmaker - of the Labour Party.  In the past its reputation has come under scrutiny. Then, in 2021, it elected its first female leader. She promised to clean up the union and restore trust, even if it meant losing the ear of Labour. Has she got the house in order? In our podcast called “An uncivil war inside Unite”, which was released on 30 September 2025, we failed to convey Unite's position that it is in good financial health and that the submission of its accounts has been delayed by a re-audit of the 2021 filing involving the Birmingham project which was overseen by the previous leadership regime. We apologise for this omission

Before Russia's invasion of Ukraine Anna Netrebko was the biggest opera star in a generation. Since the war, due to past support for Vladimir Putin, she has effectively been boycotted by theatres around the world. Except, this autumn, she'll be headlining the Royal Opera House's new season.  

ADHD prescriptions have risen 18% year on year in England since the end of the Covid-19 pandemic.  Writer: Jonathan Lewis Producer: Amalie Sortland Host: Casey Magloire Episode photography: Sofia Fenton Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

Nepal's Department for Tourism says it hopes that by waiving permit fees for the 97 lesser-climbed Himalayan peaks it can ease overcrowding on Everest and stimulate the local economy.  

HS2 should have been a symbol of engineering excellence. Instead half of it has been scrapped and it's still running £50 billion over budget. This is the story of how Britain's largest infrastructure project became its biggest scandal.

In 2022, a UK Special Forces official accidentally leaked the names of over 18,000 Afghan nationals, British special forces operatives and MI6 agents, putting thousands of lives at risk if the information fell into the wrong hands.

President Trump has spent his political career promoting conspiracy theories for electoral gain, now he’s trying to shut down one of the most enduring of the lot.

This is the story of how and why a small Central European country became the epicenter of global conservatism. It’s the tale of two men…and what happens when we ignore the powerful forces behind a government.