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The Observer

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

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Sensemaker

The current ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas is phase one of the peace deal: a downing of arms to allow the exchange of prisoners and hostages in a set timeframe. But phase two of the plan remains vague. 

Writer: Poppy Bullard

Producer: Poppy Bullard

Host: Casey Maglore

Episode photography: Sofia Fenton

Executive Producer: Matt Russell

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What obstacles does the Gaza peace deal face?

A wave of new graduates has taken to social media to complain that entry-level roles are disappearing as AI takes over. The Observer’s team analysed the data.

Host: Claudia Williams

Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland

Episode Photography: Joe Mee

Executive producer: Rebecca Moore

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Is AI really stealing graduate jobs?

After just over two years of devastating war, a ceasefire has finally been announced in Gaza.

Host: Ada Barumé

Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland, with reporting by Lilly Cheslaw and Steve Bloomfield

Episode Photography: Joe Mee

Executive producer: Rebecca Moore

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Will the ceasefire hold in Gaza?

After his speech to a room of US generals last week, some experts are beginning to worry about the 79-year-old.

Writer: Ada Barumé

Producer: Amalie Sortland

Host: Casey Magloire

To find out more about The Observer:

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Is Donald Trump declining cognitively?

Talks are underway in Egypt to try and secure an end to Israel’s war on Gaza. For the first time in two years the sides might agree to end the conflict. Under a US proposal former British PM, Tony Blair, who is a divisive figure in the region, would have a major role overseeing the peace process. 

Writer: Rachel Sylvester and Poppy Bullard

Producer: Poppy Bullard

Host: Ada Barumé

Episode photography: Sophia Fenton

Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

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Why is Tony Blair part of Donald Trump’s plan for Gaza?

Since Donald Trump’s return to office, trans Americans are facing unprecedented legal and social threats - with some now seeking asylum abroad. But for those living in fear, the options for escape are limited.

Writer: Jonathan Lewis

Producer: Jonathan Lewis

Host: Ada Barumé

Episode photography: Sofia Fenton

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

To find out more about The Observer:

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The rise of anti-trans threats in the US

A cyber attack on the government’s Legal Aid Agency has resulted in vulnerable people’s data stolen and lawyers without pay.

Writer: Poppy Bullard

Producer: Amalie Sortland

Host: Tomini Babs

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

To find out more about The Observer:

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Can legal aid survive a cyber attack?

On Wednesday, European leaders gathered in Copenhagen to confront a growing threat: Russian drone incursions in European airspace. 

Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland

Episode Photography: Joe Mee

Executive producer: Rebecca Moore

To find out more about The Observer:

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What does Europe do about Russian drones?

﻿This week Jimmy Carr and Jack Whitehall join a bill of top comedians performing at the Riyadh Comedy Festival. This is despite human rights abuses in the country.

Writer: Rachael Healy

Producer: Ada Barume

Host: Casey Magloire

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Why are Jimmy Carr and Jack Whitehall performing in Saudi Arabia?

New hope for sufferers of Huntington’s disease after the discovery of a treatment which could radically slow the disease. 

Writer: James Tapper

Producer: Poppy Bullard

Host: Ada Barume

Episode photography: Sophia Fenton

Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

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A breakthrough in treating Huntington’s disease

This month, the UK government vowed to crack down on explicit AI deepfakes by going after the people who create them. But the story of a popular “nudify” app highlights why tackling the issue is so challenging.

Writer: Patricia Clarke

Producer: Patricia Clarke

Photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Inside the fight to shut down an AI-powered “nudify” network

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