@rachelsylvester.bsky.social reports how a unit in London’s Wandsworth prison has been transformed using methods from Sweden and Norway that prioritise rehabilitation over retribution: https://bit.ly/4xyjlM4

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The Observer Journalism School is an alternative to traditional internships — real stories, real editors, real experience. We are partnering with Creative Access to recruit for The Observer Journalism School this year. Read more and apply here: https://bit.ly/41fmXED

China’s shadow war: The dissidents Listen now: https://bit.ly/3PGMu75

In today's Sensemaker: Social media may have changed forever Social media companies have largely avoided responsibility for the impact their products have on people’s lives. But a new court ruling may change that. Listen to our new episode at the link below. https://bit.ly/3PyOKNz

Elite football is the most popular pastime the world has ever known. The game has become not just a boom industry but a cultural form that consumes people from Manchester to Manila and London to Lima. Sign up to our newsletter, Rory Smith On Football: observer.co.uk/newsletters

Why are Iranian footballers refusing asylum? On the 9th March, five members of the Iranian national women's football team were granted asylum by the Australian government, but only two of them want to accept the offer. Listen to the Sensemaker: lnk.to/jeOJ0n

The Observer issue no. 12,222: Exodus from Dubai Giles Whittell reports from a safe haven in the crossfires Pick up a copy today, available nationwide. Subscribe to get a copy of The Observer delivered right to your door every week: https://observer.co.uk/subscribe

The US and Israel’s strikes on Iran have triggered a conflict which is rapidly spreading across the Middle East. Listen to the Sensemaker: lnk.to/4cB1HA

Following Hannah Spencer’s win in Gorton and Denton @zackpolanski.bsky.social writes for The Observer, saying “this is just the start. It shows what’s possible when communities refuse to be taken for granted – and when politics is done with them, not to them.” Read more: https://bit.ly/4sh2CKs

'The Epstein scandal has rightfully made people sit up and take notice of the trafficking of young women and girls by powerful men. The Al Fayed case is no different.' Megan Clement meets the Al-Fayed survivors looking to France for justice Read the full article: https://bit.ly/4siohSA

Stephen Miller is the US government’s homeland security advisor. But his vague-sounding title belies his immense influence with president Donald Trump behind the scenes. What can he tell us about what America will do next? Listen to the Slow Newscast: lnk.to/2ReBiy

The case of the Austrian climber who was found guilty of manslaughter after his girlfriend froze to death on Austria’s highest mountain, has captivated the world’s media. Listen to the Sensemaker: lnk.to/CjcsvD

Today, four years after Russia launched its full scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the war shows no sign of ending. Listen to the Sensemaker: lnk.to/QfkWW8

The UK one-in-one-out deal with France to deter migrants from crossing the Channel on small boats entered into force last year. Since then, the deal has faced a number of legal challenges. Has the scheme been a success? Listen to today's Sensemaker: lnk.to/yAqpvF

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The former Duke of York is in police custody following a raid this morning – his 66th birthday – on his new home on the Sandringham estate. Read more: https://bit.ly/3ZDHyl3

According to a King’s College London report published last week the UK has been underreporting nitazene-related deaths by up to a third. Why has the UK become a hotspot for the extremely potent opioid? Listen to today's Sensemaker to discover more: lnk.to/icHqMA

“My best pal”: Mandelson and Epstein What did their relationship look like? And did it give Jeffrey Epstein access to the heart of the British government? Listen the Slow Newscast: lnk.to/gw2TU6

Join us for an Observer Book Club evening with @naomialderman.bsky.social, award-winning author, as she discusses her latest book, Don’t Burn Anyone at the Stake Today. Book your tickets here: https://bit.ly/4adkMqg Have a question about our events? Reach out to us at events@observer.co.uk

‘Dr Ice’ effect slides forward Team GB’s skeleton supremacy Britain finally claimed gold in their best winter discipline – even without a dedicated ice track, writes Jessy Parker Humphreys https://bit.ly/4kAlbGM

The UK’s million pound illegal waste problem Last week an illegal waste dump was found on the outskirts of Liverpool. It’s believed to be one of the biggest of its kind ever found in the UK. But who is behind it? Listen to the Sensemaker: lnk.to/nnw4pj

Mismatch: Bumble vs the men’s rights activists The dating app Bumble built its identity on a promise: women make the first move. In this episode, The Observer uncovers a legal campaign by men’s rights activists that helped dismantle that premise. Listen now: lnk.to/NtMX9c

There is a growing demand for surrogacy despite debates surrounding the ethics of it. Listen to the Sensemaker: https://lnk.to/7m7lgG

Can we survive the third information crisis? Join us in the newsroom with Naomi Alderman on power, technology and not turning on each other. Book your ticket now: https://bit.ly/3Z8B11y

Will we see driverless cars on the streets of London this year? Waymo plans to roll out its driverless taxi service in London by the end of this year. But there are still obstacles the company needs to overcome to put autonomous vehicles on the road. Listen to the Sensemaker: lnk.to/ZJD5yE

Can you decolonise your own body? Join us in the newsroom with Afua Hirsch on beauty, race, power - and breaking free from inherited stories. Book your ticket now: https://bit.ly/3NL7jxe

Will the Iranian regime survive? After widespread protests in Iran, the regime has reasserted control. Now, evidence showing the scale of the violence is starting to emerge. Listen to the Sensemaker: lnk.to/RSNdJn

The Observer issue no. 12,216: Heated Rivalry Andy Burnham kicks off the contest for No 10 Pick up a copy today, available nationwide. Subscribe to get a copy of The Observer delivered right to your door every week: https://observer.co.uk/subscribe