Guardian Weekly

The Guardian Weekly magazine is a round-up of the world news, opinion and long reads that have shaped the week. Inside, the past seven days' most memorable stories are reframed with striking photography and insightful companion pieces, all handpicked from The Guardian and The Observer.

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Global report • Headlines from the last seven days

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SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENT

‘We can’t let hatred defeat us’ • In the wake of a terrorist attack on a Manchester synagogue, British Jews express hope despite long fearing an incident like this would happen

EXPLAINER • Who was the attacker?

Faith in the future • In a time of hate and rancour, let Manchester be a turning point

Soros in his sights • Trump sends chilling message to liberal donors

Theatre of war • Trump’s speech to armed forces was swagger not substance

Peace plan • Residents are hopeful but remain wary

Trump hailed as deal edges closer • Trump seen as saviour rather than Netanyahu as negotiations in Egypt look to bring Gaza war to an end

Pelicot returns to court to face appeal hearing

Admirer of Thatcher is Japan’s first female PM in waiting

Sky high anxiety The drone effect on Europe’s mindset • Unexplained incursions into European airspace have had little physical impact but they people now feel vulnerable to attack

Kremlin is already at war with Europe, says minister

Jane Goodall • Scientist who changed how world thinks about apes

Nuns on a return run A daring escape from care to home • The three sisters who defied church orders to break back into their convent – with the help of the local community

Bari’s ‘pasta grannies’ hit back over veracity row

In Africa, cash is still king. Is that about to change?

After the flood, ‘shovel supermen’ come to aid of Guangfu

Rest easy How to win the battle for a good night’s sleep • It’s common to wake up at night, but maintenance insomnia can make it hard to get back to sleep. What are the causes and treatments?

Has crowd behaviour crossed the line of decency?

Leap of faith • C of E makes history with first female archbishop

THE ISLANDS THAT GOT CUT OFF FROM THE INTERNET • A colossal volcanic eruption in January 2022 ripped apart the underwater internet cables that connect T ON G to the world – and plunged the islands into a kind of isolation unseen in a century.

THE MAN WHO SAW IT ALL • He’s known for his unifying ballads and positivity – but Lionel Richie has also had a ringside seat to history, from the civil rights battles in his native Alabama to the rise and fall of Michael Jackson. So does he know how to heal America?

Simon Tisdall • Trump’s bullying of Latin America is almost certain to backfire

Una Mullally • The Irish language is a joy – the portal to punk and poetry

Simon Jenkins • In party conference season everyone loses the political plot

The GuardianView • Kemi Badenoch’s warped analysis has seen her adopt some terrible policy choices

Opinion Letters

Who’s the Boss • A new biopic captures Bruce Springsteen between depression and stardom. Its makers and star Jeremy Allen White reveal how they brought the singer on board

Stale d’oh It’s time to retire The Simpsons • Despite waning quality, a second movie featuring the cartoon family is coming. One fan explains why the show must not go on

Pas de deux • Kontakthof is a 1978 Pina Bausch show of tenderness, and horror. In a spectacular display, its first performers are bringing it back, along with their younger selves

Reviews

A past history of emancipation? • Prehistoric feminism may be a...