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The Observer has identified the operator of “GlomarResponder,” an overtly racist social media account, as ICE Assistant Chief Counsel James Rodden, based on an overwhelming number of biographical details matched through publicly available documents, other social media activity, and courtroom observation.

Development of a joint defence shield would be politically explosive for Keir Starmer. But it’s an idea whose time has come, says the Observer’s foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall

Acclaimed football writer who worked for the Guardian and the Observer, and proved a hit on Sky TV

The annual competition to discover outstanding new critical writing on the arts is open for submissions until 28 February

The football journalist, who has died at the age of 77, combined Caledonian charm and natural effervescence with a body of work that few could match

Controversial ‘special measures’ regime under fire after failures were not made public

Clubs deeply unhappy with governing body’s handling of a transfer of power and are threatening to set up their own league

Anti-abortion campaigners cheer as JD Vance brands safe zones an attack on ‘liberties of religious Britons’

An investigation has exposed the tech firm’s cooperation with autocratic regimes to remove unfavourable content

Rodent infestation and out-of-date food was found across government canteens and cafes in recent inspections

Patrick Barclay, the hugely talented and widely respected football journalist, has died at the age of 77