The Observer journalist was the heart and soul of the paper for 25 years. She leaves an extraordinary legacy

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The Vermont senator and voice of the American left talks Trump

The museum director on toppling statues, the Parthenon marbles and hosting London’s answer to the Met Gala

The creator of the hit murder mystery puzzle on dodging law school, why AI is “the ultimate bullshitter”, and the genesis of his new brainteaser Bordergrams

The author shares the inspiration for his most recent novel, and that he doesn’t like to cook but loves a good party

After 53 years compiling The Observer’s beloved weekly Azed crossword, Jonathan Crowther is going monthly. He tells us about the art of the perfect clue and the community of puzzlers

Sophie Green’s images of the British seaside portray not an island of strangers but of people from different walks of life having fun in the sun