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Interview
On America’s frontline
Jon Lee Anderson has been one of the world’s pre-eminent war reporters for the last 40 years. He shares what he’s learned from a career covering America’s mostly disastrous interventions with Francisco Garcia
Football
The madness is coming
Despite an uninspiring Wembley friendly between England and Japan, George Simms looks forward to the impending World Cup mania and the sense of togetherness that comes with it
Music
Kanye comes to London
In a city rocked by antisemitic hate crimes, an artist with a history of praising Hitler has been chosen to perform at a music festival. Vanessa Thorpe asks how this was allowed to happen
Ideas
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The Observer Walk
Rachel Sylvester
Bridget Phillipson: ‘We don’t know why British children are some of the unhappiest’
Grief
Melanie Reid
I park my wheelchair next to David’s armchair, lean on it, say hello darling… I can’t believe he’s gone
Green energy
Will Hutton
An energy revolution is in the wind
Art
Lily Isaacs
I never much liked abstract art but Bridget Riley turned the tide for me
Time well spent
Everyday sommelier
Easter eggs
Chocolate eggs, tasted and rated
Further reading
From the abyss of dreams to an architectural manifesto
Your essential guide from The Observer’s books desk
Further watching
From Babies to Click to Kill: The AI War Machine
The Observer’s TV critic Barbara Ellen on the best new shows airing and streaming
