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The Observer

The Sensemaker from The Observer - one story every day to make sense of the world.

To find out more about The Observer:

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Sensemaker

Colonel Hassan Ali Nur Shuute is giving Somali social media users a unique insight into the country’s war on terror. 

Writer: Layla Mahmood and Poppy Bullard

Producer: Poppy Bullard

Host: Casey Magloire

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

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Who is the Somali judge with 1.5 million TikTok followers?

What does the recent cabinet reshuffle tell us about the new direction of the Labour party and the government?

Writer: Casey Magloire

Producer: Casey Magloire

Host: Ada Barumé

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

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Who are the winners and losers of the cabinet reshuffle?

For the first time in decades, American Vogue, the leading fashion publication, has a new editorial head succeeding Anna Wintour, often regarded as the most powerful woman in the industry. Who is the new woman in charge? 

Writer: Stephen Armstrong

Producer: Amalie Sortland

Episode Photography: Joe Mee

Executive producer: Jasper Corbett

To find out more about The Observer:

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Who’s the new editor of American Vogue?

The St George’s cross is flying from lamposts and motorway bridges across England.

Writer: Poppy Bullard

Producer: Poppy Bullard

Host: Tomini Babs

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

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Who’s behind all the England flags?

Humanitarian payloads from planes are costly and largely ineffective but they remain one of few ways to ease people’s suffering in Gaza.

Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland, with additional reporting by Oliver Marsden

Episode Photography: Oliver Marsden and Alex Jones

Executive producer: Rebecca Moore

To find out more about The Observer:

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Why is it so hard to deliver aid to Gaza?

More than 1.5 million people in the UK now use weight-loss injections like Mounjaro. But as official prices rise by as much as 140%, illegal trade is growing too.

Writer: James Tapper and Jessica Hayden

Producer: Amalie Sortland

Host: Tomini Babs

Episode photography: Alex Jones

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

To find out more about The Observer:

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The black market for weight loss drugs

Comedy game show Taskmaster is about to air its 20th UK series and has spawned versions all over the world. We discover its secrets.

Writer: Rachael Healy

Producer: Amalie Sortland

Host: Casey Magloire

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

To find out more about The Observer:

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Head to our website observer.co.uk 

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How did Taskmaster conquer the world?

Computer chip company Nvidia’s revenue is soaring to record highs, but an MIT report found 95% of companies investing in generative AI haven’t made money from it.

Writer: Poppy Bullard

Producer: Poppy Bullard

Host: Claudia Williams

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Is the AI bubble about to burst?

A new wave of influencers are urging their followers to go outside in the hottest part of the day, skip SPF and even lie on towels that attract sunlight.

Writer: Ada Barumé

Producer: Ada Barumé

Host: Andrew Butler

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Why is tanning back in style?

3D printing technology is used to re-construct the faces of injured Ukrainian soldiers and civilians.

Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland

Episode Photography: Joe Mee

Executive producer: Rebecca Moore

To find out more about The Observer:

Subscribe to TheObserver+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content

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How to reconstruct a face

Spain lifted their first Women’s World Cup trophy after beating England in the final. But off the field matters have dampened their victory.

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Ep 667: Spain’s World Cup triumph… overshadowed

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