The 10 July edition of the Guardian Weekly magazine features a cover story on Donald Trump's controversial address marking America's 250th anniversary, delayed by extreme heatwave storms. David Smith's essay details how Trump turned the milestone into a partisan spectacle, following a white nationalist march. The issue also includes global perspectives on America at 250 under Trump.
Iran Mourns Supreme Leader
Patrick Wintour reports from Tehran, where crowds gathered for the funeral of slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei, carrying flags proclaiming 'We will rise' and calling for revenge.
Environment: Dawn Chorus Decline
Sandra Laville and Madeleine Finlay explore the loss of 73 million wild birds in the UK over 50 years, and a project to recreate their sound.
AI Ethics at Google DeepMind
Robert P Baird interviews philosopher Iason Gabriel, who has worked at DeepMind since 2017, questioning whether ethicists can influence AI amid commercial and geopolitical pressures.
Opinion: Pope as Moral Leader
Simon Tisdall praises Pope Francis as a rare figure of moral leadership in a political landscape dominated by billionaires and war criminals.
Culture: New Film 'The Invite'
Director Olivia Wilde and actor Edward Norton discuss their new movie about marital bed death, described as the season's funniest release.
Other Highlights
Graham Snowdon highlights Greek priest Fr Tabakis, whose home-recorded album blending doom metal and religious dubstep has gained cult status. Jade Lovitt notes an Italian village fining shirtless or swimwear-clad tourists up to €200. Audio features a piece on US football fandom, video shows Pope Leo praising immigrants at the 250th anniversary, and a gallery captures Wimbledon by Sarah Lee.
