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As Trump’s time runs out, this could be his most dangerous legacy: a world divided into three

We’ve heard much about the end of the west. At the proposed summit between Trump, Putin and Xi, those fears could crystallise, says former Observer international editor Steve Bloomfield

The Guardian - UK · Oct 24

David Perman obituary

Other lives: BBC journalist who set up a publishing company and involved himself in the civic life of Ware in Hertfordshire

The Guardian - UK · Oct 19

A.A. Milne Archive Auction: long-hidden Pooh trove fetches £95,000; sale funds Milne research

An impressive collection of rare letters and manuscripts by A.A. Milne fetched £95,000 at auction. This unique archive, featuring original drafts and artwork, sheds light on the cherished Winnie-the-Pooh character. Simon Smith uncovered these gems while delving into his late father's estate in England. Enthusiasts from both sides of the…

The Times of India · Oct 19

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Police investigate Reform mayor for allegedly sharing ‘naked and sexualised’ images of himself

Female colleague says she was forced out shortly after incident with Luke Campbell, Hull and East Yorkshire mayor

The Guardian - UK · Oct 18

Blunder in, abandon allies and court a dictator: it’s the Trump doctrine, now playing out in Myanmar

The US condemned the genocide and military rule there, but now that Trump craves its rare earths, that’s all changed. For democracy activists, that’s a disaster, says former Observer international editor Steve Bloomfield

The Guardian - UK · Oct 18

Phil Collins addresses Oasis feud ahead of potentially awkward run-in at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony

Legendary musician said he understood that he was ‘everything that Noel and Liam would probably dislike’

The Independent UK · Oct 15

Can memoirs ever tell the whole truth?

In July 2025 a literary scandal erupted when The Observer journalist Chloe Hadjimatheou claimed that Raynor Winn, author of the award-winning memoir The Salt Path, had omitted significant facts and invented key parts of her story. This much-loved account of Winn’s transformative and healing coastal walk with her terminally ill…

The Conversation · Oct 14

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In three years, Israel’s war on Gaza hasn’t just changed the Middle East, it’s changed the world

A whirlpool of violence has engulfed everywhere from Lebanon to Yemen. Meanwhile, the west has destroyed any political authority it once had, says Steve Bloomfield, former international editor of the Observer

The Guardian - UK · Oct 10

A ‘Politically Motivated Cover-Up’: Why the State’s Maternal Death Report Was Pushed Until After Midterms

Advocates and lawmakers warn the state health agency's decision to delay releasing the annual report will further harm women—and make it harder to enact necessary laws in 2027.

Texas Observer · Oct 7

What Will It Take to ‘Get ICE the Fuck Out of Austin’?

Shootings by federal agents are proliferating since Donald Trump took office in 2025, several of them in Texas. To stop it from happening again, local elected officials and prosecutors are hunting for options that aren’t already foreclosed.

Texas Observer · Oct 7

South Texas Is Moving On from Trump

The region looks poised to return to its centrist-Democrat roots, as the president fails to bring down costs and the reality of mass deportations takes hold. But 2028 could be another test.

Texas Observer · Oct 6

Hasan Piker’s UT Appearance Put Campus Protection Act to the Test

Although parts of the state law were ruled unconstitutional last year, key elements created barriers for Democrats and Republicans drawn to the controversial event.

Texas Observer · Oct 5

Samoan prime minister apologises for Nazi gesture in leaked video

Laʻauli Leuatea Schmidt was filmed making gesture and saying ‘Heil Hitler’ at family reunion in 2007

The Independent UK · Oct 5

Samoa prime minister apologizes for Nazi gesture and saying 'Heil Hitler' in 2007 video

Samoa’s Prime Minister Laʻauli Leuatea Schmidt has apologized for a 2007 video that showed him saying “Heil Hitler” and making a Nazi gesture

The Independent UK · Oct 5

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The Guardian - UK · Sep 26

In his final UN speech, Macron may have given other leaders a valuable parting gift: the guts to stand up to Trump

The French president’s resolve seems to have rubbed off on the leaders of other ‘middle powers’, says Steve Bloomfield, the former international editor of the Observer

Texas Observer · Sep 24

Did These North Texas Developers Have a Duty to Disclose Oil and Gas Waste History?

A housing development and school was built atop an old drilling waste site in Johnson County. New test results came back safe, but it’s unclear what the homebuyers had a legal right to know.

Texas Observer · Sep 23

Santa Ana’s Last Stand

Congress repeatedly shielded the Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge from the border wall. Now, construction has begun—and an irrigation district lawsuit may be the only option left to buy time for lawmakers to act.

The Guardian - UK · Sep 20

In a world of wars and climate crisis, a new leader could save the UN. But would Trump allow it?

As the organisation meets this week, it remains the best hope for restoring order. But it relies on goodwill from the US president – and that is lacking, says former Observer international editor Steve Bloomfield

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The Guardian - UK · Sep 12

Call it the Miliband doctrine. Let’s hope the new Israeli settlement boycott is just the start

This week’s bold move suggests that Britain will once again have an ‘ethical dimension’ to its foreign policy. That’s good for the world, says former Observer international editor Steve Bloomfield

Texas Observer · Sep 8

Texas Is Trying to Punish Its Way Out of a Prison Overdose Crisis

While quality treatment options remain scarce—even in the hardest-hit lockups

The Guardian - US · Sep 3

Gloria Steinem, groundbreaking feminist campaigner, dies aged 92

Prolific author campaigned against domestic violence, female genital mutilation, pornography and the Vietnam and Gulf wars

Texas Observer · Aug 27

Will a Coalition of ‘MAGA Moms’ Rally Behind Gina Hinojosa’s Bid for Texas Governor?

Some Republicans say they won’t give Governor Greg Abbott a fourth term after what he’s done to the public education system in Texas.

Texas Observer · Aug 26

‘Living like Vampires’: ICE Surge Fractures Daily Life in Deep South Texas

"It's gotten that bad: People don't want to register their children to school. They don't want to do groceries. They don't even want to stop by the store for their morning coffee."

Texas Observer · Aug 21

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Texas Observer · Aug 19

‘Suicide by Cop’: How a Poorly Defined Term Shifts Accountability for Lost Lives

Austin officers killed an unarmed 17-year-old at a park last month in what the chief swiftly deemed "suicide by police." Some call the concept a type of "junk science."

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