What happened in the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial?

Sport is Donald Trump’s new political football

Donald Trump has threatened to move football World Cup games from liberal US cities. Could his friendship with FIFA’s President Gianni Infantino make it happen?  

Have Reform found that running councils is harder than it looks?

Soon after winning 10 councils, Reform UK set up a Trump-inspired DOGE department that would cut unnecessary spending. Host: Tomini Babs
Writer: Poppy Bullard with reporting from Jon Ungoed-Thomas
Producer: Amalie Sortland
Episode photography: Joe Mee
Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

Why Joe Rogan is ditching Donald Trump

Last week, President Trump hosted a roundtable with conservative influencers - but notably absent were manosphere podcasters Joe Rogan and Theo Von. Writer: Ada Barume
Producer: Amalie Sortland
Host: Casey Magloire

Why are Britain’s clubs closing?

In the past five years, more than 800 late night venues have shut their doors. At this rate there are warnings that there could be no nightclubs left by 2029.  If you want to listen to more about the struggles facing UK nightlife, listen to The Observer’s podcast We Have Notes HERE. Writer: Serena Cesareo Producer: Serena Cesareo Host: Ada Barumé Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore  

The Gaza peace deal faces obstacles

The current ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas is phase one of the peace deal: a downing of arms to allow the exchange of prisoners and hostages in a set timeframe. But phase two of the plan remains vague.

Graduates vs. AI

A wave of new graduates has taken to social media to complain that entry-level roles are disappearing as AI takes over. The Observer’s team analysed the data.   Host: Claudia Williams Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland Episode Photography: Joe Mee Executive producer: Rebecca Moore

Ceasefire in Gaza

After just over two years of devastating war, a ceasefire has finally been announced in Gaza.   Host: Ada Barumé Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland, with reporting by Lilly Cheslaw and Steve Bloomfield Episode Photography: Joe Mee Executive producer: Rebecca Moore

Donald Trump’s Cognitive Health

After his speech to a room of US generals last week, some experts are beginning to worry about the 79-year-old.   Writer: Ada Barumé Producer: Amalie Sortland Host: Casey Magloire

Why Tony Blair is part of Donald Trump’s plan for Gaza

Talks are underway in Egypt to try and secure an end to Israel’s war on Gaza. For the first time in two years the sides might agree to end the conflict. Under a US proposal former British PM, Tony Blair, who is a divisive figure in the region, would have a major role overseeing the peace process.   

The rise of anti-trans threats in the US

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.