The Rest of the World Report | Friday, July 3, 2026 — Evening Edition

The Air Force opened an investigation into Major Watson. The first American pope spent the eve of America's 250th birthday calling for moderation. Iran buried its supreme leader today — without his successor anywhere in sight.The Air Force Secretary says a "thorough investigation" is underway into Major Watson. The civilian charges are gone. The military ones are just beginning. Without naming Trump once, the first American pope called for "moderation" and "common ground" on America's eve of 250. Tomorrow he spends Independence Day with migrants. Iran buried Khamenei today. Roughly 100 countries sent delegations. No Western leaders attended. The new Supreme Leader did not appear. His absence was the most politically charged detail of the day."Whenever the people are well informed, they can be trusted with their own government." — Thomas Jefferson, 1789 Get full access to The Rest of the World Report at www.restoftheworldreport.com/subscribe