The Observer
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Government urged to provide clarity on relaxing of mask and isolation protocols amid rise in cases
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A backlash against toxic campaigning and the Hancock affair gave Labour activists hope in Batley and Spen, shifting the political dial -
King’s Fund warns that tackling inequality is vital to reverse increasing obesity in deprived areas – damaging life chances particularly for women and children -
Former adviser to health secretary had a House of Commons pass before she started working for him officially -
Buoyant Labour sets out post-Brexit vision promising that more public contracts will go to UK companies
Features
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Newly discovered exchanges between the Cider with Rosie author and painter Yasmin David show their joy at finding one another -
The inspirational ‘godfather of black movie making’ will bring a much-needed mix of controversy and fun as the festival returns to the Croisette -
On the eve of her biggest ever UK show, the figurative artist recalls a 70-year ‘non-career’ tackling fascism, abortion, tragedy and the solidarity of women
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We’re all so desperate to get away. But were our summer breaks as good as we remember? Famous travellers tell their sorry tales to Michael Segalov -
When the landlord called time on the residents living in The Rising Sun, they decided to try to buy the building -
With a surface hot enough to melt lead, Venus has been left alone by space agencies for a decade. Now we are about to learn more about its climate – and the chances of life on other planets
Letters & editorials
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Kim Leadbeater and decency triumphed, but lessons must be learned from an ugly campaign -
This shabby, half-hidden retreat by western forces abandons a nation to mayhem, civil war and terror -
Gender-critical views can all too easily verge on being anti-trans -
A rotten culture of impunity pervades the Tory party, where blind loyalty counts for more than integrity and competence
Regulars
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All restaurants tell a story, but the tale behind Imad’s has twists and turns like few others, says Jay Rayner -
How often you have sex is not what counts, says Philippa Perry. What really matters is the attention that you pay to each other -
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The prime minister reacts to the loss of the Chesham and Amersham byelection
Sport
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Lightly carrying the weight of expectation, Harry Maguire and his England teammates defeated Ukraine with surreal ease in Rome’s quarter-final -
Thomas Delaney and Kasper Dolberg’s first-half goals proved enough to earn Denmark a 2-1 win over the Czech Republic despite Patrik Schick’s consolation -
Spain’s quarter-final shootout win in Euro 2008 announced a new era – 13 years on another win on penalties provides a chance to build towards success again -
Roger Federer beat Cameron Norrie 6-4, 6-4, 5-7, 6-4 to move into the fourth round of Wimbledon for the 18th time
Interviews
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Alicia Keys reflects on 20 years of stardom, going makeup free and where she gets her ‘grit energy’ -
Her marriage to the prolific author Paul Theroux fell apart in 1990. He has written about the divorce, now she tells her side of the story. By Eva Wiseman -
Food & lifestyle
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Despite its name, there’s nothing humble about this superb Soho yakitori chicken shop, says Jay Rayner -
A glass of heady Australian chardonnay is no longer to be sniffed at, says David Williams -
Mountains, lochs, gourmet menus and single malts … these fabulous holidays offer a true Highland escape
Reviews
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5 out of 5 stars.
Mark Kermode's film of the week - Another Round The performance of a lifetime from Mads Mikkelsen
5 out of 5 stars.Four high-school teachers seek a better life on the lash in Thomas Vinterberg’s profound yet playful midlife crisis tale -
This former Financial Times columnist’s account of why, aged 57, she began a new life as a teacher in an inner London comprehensive is brutally honest, fascinating and moving -
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