Join us for the last instalment of The Review, sparking lively conversations on the latest headlines and breaking news. Brought to life by The Observer journalists and special guest speaker Yasmeen Serhan

Yasmeen Serhan is an American-British journalist with nearly a decade of experience reporting for some of the world’s most trusted news organizations. In January 2025, she joined Reuters as Digital Features Editor, overseeing recurring series such as City Memo, Culture Current, AI&Us, and Inside Track.

Doors open from 6pm, in conversation from 6:30.

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About The Observer Panel

Giles Whittell, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, The Observer Giles Whittell is Deputy Editor-in-Chief at The Observer, having previously been an Editor and Partner at Tortoise Media. Prior to joining Tortoise, Giles held multiple positions at The Times, most recently as Chief Leader Writer, and before that as Washington Bureau Chief (1999-2002), and US West Coast Correspondent (1993-1999). He has authored five books, including Bridge of Spies, a New York Times bestselling account of the Cold War spy swap.

Phoebe Davis is a reporter with a particular focus on gender, health and the justice system. She has covered UK and US abortion rights, the conviction of Lucy Letby and gender apartheid in Afghanistan. She was listed on Forbes 30 Under 30 2024 and shortlisted for Young Journalist of the Year at The Press Awards 2024.

Stephen Armstrong is a journalist and author at The Observer. He has written extensively for the Sunday Times, the Daily Telegraph and the Guardian. His books include The New Poverty, War PLC, The Super-Rich Shall Inherit the Earth and The Road to Wigan Pier Revisited.

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