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Front page Starmer tells his cabinet: now it’s time to deliver on our promises ‘It was surreal’: Labour’s dizzying transition to power, from polls to the palace Where will they all sit? Commons welcomes 334 rookie MPs in most diverse parliament ‘Everyone is fed up’: Reform sets sights on Labour stronghold Barnsley – but Farage still divides opinion ‘We’ll push the government to be bolder’: Carla Denyer on election success for the Greens Bigbrains and glittering careers: five fresh Labour MPs to watch Prison reform experts hail role for shoe repair CEO James Timpson ‘People are incandescent…’ How sewage spills became a vote-winner for the Lib Dems Independent Muslim who beat Labour in Leicester says victory was not ‘sectarian’ England fans dare to dream after players hold nerve in Düsseldorf ‘Andy Murray has changed culture of sport’: Wimbledon reflects on legacy Starmer installs non-political ministers in ‘government of all the talents’ ‘Blue wall’ of Tory seats collapsed because of green issues, say Greenpeace ‘We sell it in secret, like drugs’: Brazil’s appetite for shark meat puts species under threat Greek poet who inspired Forster, Hockney and Jackie Onassis emerges from the shadows Manwho spent 45 years on death row in Japan hopes for chance to clear name French artists, DJs and musicians unite to fight threat of far-right government Fears of long war in Gaza as new chapter opens and ‘intense fighting’ eases off Cannabis legalisation hampered by most German of substances: red tape Labour put ‘safe’ seats at risk to target marginals. It paid off – but there’s a cost ‘We need to wake up’: what authors wish for Britain as a new chapter begins Stunned silence, hugs and a very big kiss: at home with the Starmers on election night Uncool Britannia? How Britain might feel with the court of Sir Keir WhyBronski Beat’s anthem of gay culture resonates 40 years on The14 long and wasted years of Tory Britain Whydo we find it hard to believe that the smiling nurse Lucy Letby was a serial killer? France no longer resembles a divided but tolerant family. It is catastrophically fractured Keir Starmer stunned sceptics and rebuilt Labour. Now he must do the same for Britain Biden, Putin, Xi, Modi: what is it that keeps old ideas, as well as old people, in power? Great for parties, useless for governing: grace-and-favour homes are the spoils of power Ifsportswomen were paid more, they might not feel obliged to get their kit off NoBoris Johnson, no deals with Nigel Farage: it’s time for the Tories to get serious Chris Riddell on Keir Starmer’s new broom – cartoon Ina fragile and dangerous era, strengthening ties with Europe is Britain’s most urgent challenge Isit time to turn the British Museum into the world’s great lending library? Britain is on the brink of an opioid crisis. Punishing addicts won’t work Editorials & Letters TheObserver view on the new Labour government: a fine start but still a mountain to climb Physician associates are heroes, not villains Forthe record ‘Who buys a retail brand during Covid?’ The man who revived salad chain Tossed Babyproof a yacht? How the super-rich are turning to the ‘mummy concierge’ Struggles at Belfast’s Titanic shipyard reflect UK’s faded naval power Keir Starmer ruled out rejoining the EU. Now he must think again Brian Lara: ‘West Indies have some of the best but talent isn’t everything’ Euro 2024 diary: polyester, parkrun and how England squad might vote Remco Evenepoel in bloom can put a Belgian back on top of Tour de France Normal service resumed as Weghorst brings order from chaos for Netherlands ‘I wasn’t focusing on the past – only on now’: Saka revels in penalty redemption Bukayo Saka rewrites his story to end latest tale of uneasy England success Netherlands fight back to see off Turkey and set up semi-final against England Novak Djokovic rises to Alexei Popyrin challenge and reaches fourth round England lose control and embrace the chaos to rise from the canvas again Euro 2024 is a party – but continent’s fractures are there for all to see England into Euro 2024 semi-finals after dramatic shootout win over Switzerland Reviews Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F review – Eddie Murphy’s megawatt charisma lights up creaking sequel Janelle Monáe review: a masterclass in progressive showbiz spectacle Inthe Eye of the Storm: Modernism in Ukraine, 1900-1930s review – a small yet blazing act of solidarity Mark Kermode on… Kathryn Bigelow, a stylish ruffler of feathers Myfriend David Hockney: Martin Gayford on the prophet of painting ‘It’s licensed touting, essentially’: has sky high ticket pricing turned London theatre into the wild West End? ‘It’s easier than life on the ground’: meet the Russian climbers who fell in love scaling the world’s skyscrapers James Muldoon, Mark Graham and Callum Cant: ‘AI feeds off the work of human beings’ Onmy radar: Mark Leckey’s cultural highlights ‘My flash kept blinding everyone on the dancefloor’: Elaine Constantine on capturing 90s northern soul all-nighters I’m lost in the foothills of a mountain of TV Countertenor Jakub Józef Orliński: ‘Breakdancing feeds into my performances – music dictates the way you move on stage’ Thebig picture: Louis Stettner on commuters in 1950s New York Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah: ‘Satire is a way to make myself less depressed’ Meet Mercy and Anita – the African workers driving the AI revolution, for just over a dollar an hour Microsoft’s climbdown over its creepy Recall feature shows its AI strategy is far from intelligent Oneto watch: Berlioz Totally wired: why are so many young people addicted to video games? ‘I have an obsession with authenticity’: David Baddiel on growing up, golf and family affairs Could you forgive your childhood bully? Katy Wix confronts a painful memory I’m a failure and in debt. And now my partner is pregnant Nigel Slater’s recipe for roast summer vegetables and blue cheese sauce Thetrain in Spain: seeing Andalucía by rail Iwas alone in my grief when my parents died – but missing them gave me the answer Nigel Slater’s recipes for roast chicken with pepper and olives, and marinated strawberries I’m hoping my son, aged five, has the makings of a political commentator Notes on chocolate: in dangerous times, you can depend on a good bar Polyamory? Celibacy? Today’s sexual politics reveals much about the way we live Sunday with Louise Minchin: ‘I’m an activity addict’ Nothing says summer like an orange lipstick Coming up rosés: properly tasty pink wines to get summer sizzling Curry tasting in Fife, oysters on Exmoor: expert tips for foodie holidays around Britain Aubergine caviar, post-Soviet kebab kiosks: what Ukraine’s food culture taught me 30 years ago ‘Spain is much more than patatas bravas’: José Pizarro’s summer recipes Grilled sardines, baked hake, baked haddock: Nigel Slater’s easy fish recipes Welcome to June’s Observer Food Monthly Conservationist Isabella Tree: ‘Rewilding is vital for the UK’s agricultural future’ Richard Bainbridge’s secret ingredient: nutritional yeast Wake up and smell the yorkshires – Sunday lunch is back! Comedian Allan Mustafa: ‘I love banh mi. I geek out on being able to eat history’ Farming is risky and vital – it needs to be on the next UK government’s priority list Pancetta tarts, vegan ginger slice, onion flatbreads – Nigel Slater’s recipes for all-day bakes Welcome to May’s Observer Food Monthly Lamb kofta, sea bream puttanesca, potato cakes – 20-minute recipes from Anna Haugh Ruby Bhogal’s secret ingredient – ginger, in all forms Most viewed Most viewed in UK news Most viewed Across the guardian