Observer Front Page 17th of October 2021 - Tomorrow's Papers Today!

The Observer leads on a demand from the Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, for “an end to hatred” against MPs and for a “kinder” political discourse in the wake of Sir David’s killing. Writing for the paper, Sir Lindsay describes him as a friend who would regularly drop in for a chat and as “a man who found a connection with everyone, no matter their background”. The Observer says Sir David’s suspected killer was previously referred to Prevent, the government’s counter-extremism scheme, but was not known to MI5.

Observer Front Page 5th of April 2026

Artemis II’s Orion, commanded by NASA’s Reid Wiseman, completed translunar injection on 3 April, sending the crew towards the Moon. The mission marks a major step in returning humans to lunar orbit and underscores growing competition in space between states and private firms.

Observer Front Page 29th of March 2026

A new analysis details internal warnings to Meta’s boss about harms linked to its platforms, including misinformation, safety gaps and risks to young users. Critics say these concerns were downplayed, intensifying scrutiny and calls for stronger regulation and accountability.

Observer Front Page 15th of March 2026

An incident at a UAE oil depot, attributed to Iran, escalates Gulf tensions and raises risks to shipping and energy supply. In response, there are calls for a Royal Navy presence in the Strait of Hormuz to safeguard routes.

Observer Front Page 8th of March 2026

Prospective parents used polygenic screening to select an embryo predicted to have higher cognitive potential. Though selecting for intelligence is illegal in the UK, clinics abroad offer it and demand is rising, intensifying ethical and regulatory debate over genetic selection.