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

Into the breach • As the Trump administration retreats from Europe, Germany, France and the UK throw off old rules and pledge to do ‘whatever it takes’ to stand up to Russia

‘Stronger together’ • Merz to discuss sharing nuclear weapons

Keeping their distance • Populists in a tight spot over support for Trump

‘We’re here to stop Russia taking the Black Sea’

‘Pivotal partner’ • Saudi Arabia is hosting more peace talks – but how neutral is it?

Power plays • Trump’s offer of talks won’t ease the threat of escalation

UN raises alarm over killing of ‘entire families’ • Rights commissioner calls for investigation after reports of ‘extremely disturbing’ attacks, as Syria sees deadliest violence since 2011

Clay heads remember those lost to slavery

Evidence of beatings, torture and starvation at RSF base

Mob chaos • Jailbreaks stoke panic as M23 rebels advance

Five years on Covid fallout still lingers • Life expectancy, homelessness and mental health were among areas where Britain fared poorly despite spending more than most

New surgery restores smell for long Covid sufferers

Toxic ultimatum Fight over rare minerals mine turns island into legal battleground • Greenland is being sued by a mining company over its decision to end uranium mining. It could be forced to restart – or pay $11bn

Dark secrets • Stargazing heaven put at risk by energy plant

‘It’s mocking the system’: life in tiny self-declared ‘republic’

Roboshop How ‘AI agents’ will change the way we live • Tech firms are betting that autonomous digital assistants that carry out household tasks will be the next big thing. But can we really rely on them to get the groceries in?

Former presidents keep their counsel over Trump 2.0

Policy jolts • Businesses blindsided by Trump tariff uncertainty

YOUNG, MALE AND VOTING REFORM • Once, anti-establishment British youth disillusioned with mainstream politics headed left. Now many – especially young men – are turning right. What is it about Nigel Farage’s party that attracts them?

The downfall of a Tantric yoga guru • Under the guise of spiritual leadership, Gregorian Bivolaru allegedly exploited hundreds of people through an international network of yoga camps and retreats. Now he’s awaiting trial, accused of kidnap, human trafficking and rape. Here, one of his victims reveals how she was drawn into his organisation – and how she managed to break free

Jonathan Freedland • Trump’s White House is pure mafia in substance and style

Zoe Williams • Crap jobs, toxic politics: no wonder happiness evades young people

Nesrine Malik • ‘Ceasefire’ is a hollow word – the killings and denial of aid continue

The GuardianView • Recasting India’s electoral map risks deepening its north-south divide

Opinion Letters

Life in motion • After the Oscar success of a little-known Latvian animation called Flow, are the artform’s budget film-makers on the brink of new recognition?

Haunting, beautiful, unsettlingly close • Former Lambchop sideman William Tyler rejected ambition and embraced lo-firecording. Time Indefinite is his most startling music yet

The tipsy point • From The White Lotus to Industry, how do actors...