Thursday
21
July
2016
All the latest news from Cleveland
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Donald Trump, Peter Thiel and the death of democracyThe problem with traditional conservatives is that they’re too anti-government to fulfill Thiel’s vision. Fortunately for him, Trump is no traditional conservative -
Senator showered with boos as he withholds endorsementAn impatient crowd drowned out Cruz’s speech, which seemed designed to lay the groundwork for a future bid at the presidency, with chants of ‘Trump!’
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headlines
Thursday
21
July
2016
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Florida police shoot black man lying down with arms in airVideo shows therapist moments before he was wounded by police marksman while trying to get his autistic patient to comply with officers
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Fox News CEO accused of harassment by at least 20 women, attorneys sayAccusations against Fox News CEO have poured in since former host Gretchen Carlson filed a lawsuit, her legal team say, with some claims dating back decades
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highlights
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11 video game trends that will change the future of the industryVirtual reality is the hot topic of conversation, but here’s how other trends, from augmented reality to the rejection of ‘crunch’, could change the future of gaming
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Teachings cops to talk before they shootThe de-escalation technique espoused by George ‘Doc’ Thompson in the 1990s, inoculating officers against high-stress scenarios, is making a comeback in the face of high-profile police shootings
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The first lady raps, rocks and does a mean BeyoncéShe hasn’t been able to rock out in a car for seven years, but thanks to James Corden, she spits some flow on Get Ur Freak On, does the entire Single Ladies dance – and proves she’s full of surprises
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We're looking after each other's spiritsThe Guardian participated in the British singer’s free five-hour class with top choreographers, after which local dancers were invited to perform at her concert
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Why baseball must crush the Cardinals for their sinsA Cardinals employee was sent to prison following a conviction for hacking the Houston Astros’ database: now his employers must pay
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Cas upholds Rio ban on 68 Russian athletesThe Court of Arbitration for Sport has rejected the appeal of 68 Russian athletes over their ban from next month’s Olympics
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Stage 18 time trial – live!Rolling report: Will Chris Froome win the individual time trial to strengthen his hold on the yellow jersey? Find out with Barry Glendenning
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Minnesota United keeper scores remarkable own goalMinnesota United FC’s goalkeeper Sammy Ndjock scores an embarrassing own goal during a pre-season friendly match against AFC Bournemouth
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Melania Trump's immigration story won a standing ovation. What about ours?I watched her speech with my Latino family and wondered whether an immigrant of a different color would have received the same applause
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GOP attacks on Hillary Clinton are more like a witch trialThe take-downs are testosterone-fuelled and bizarre, typical of a worldview in which alpha male swagger is more valued than experience and reason
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The world's largest Pokémon Go gathering hits the streetsWhat began as a simple Facebook event page for friends grew into crawl with more than 9,000 people at starting points around the city and no fixed route
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Film linked to money 'stolen from Malaysian fund', US claimsJustice department traces money from 1MDB fund to $1bn worth of assets such as Beverly Hills property, a Monet and production of DiCaprio movie
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Germany split on EU's future as some call for a European governmentWhile Angela Merkel’s party wants stability after the Brexit vote, others debate whether the EU should now become more political
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Man arrested after reported attack on Sydney police stationPolice bomb disposal unit examines car at Merrylands police station in western Sydney after reports it was driven into the underground car park
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in brief
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Mayor of Turin to create Italy’s first ‘vegetarian city’New administration raises hackles of Piedmont’s famous meat producers by pledging to promote vegetarianism as a priority
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How to make the perfect fattoushIn the Middle East, this chopped salad is eaten at almost every meal. Should yours include radishes, peppers or both? And is it a no-no to add feta?
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Detective Pikachu to launch Pokémon movie franchiseLegendary Entertainment confirmed as studio set to bring Nintendo mystery-solving game to the big screen
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How to keep cool in a heatwaveJohn Abraham: Full body immersion or cooling the extremities will help maintain healthy body temperatures
in depth
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Confessions of a killer policemanIn a state bloodied by decades of armed rebellion, Thounaojam Herojit became one of India’s most deadly policemen. This year, he became something rarer still – executioner who wanted to tell the world about his crimes
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Olympics media village built on 'sacred' mass grave of African slavesDescendants of slaves accuse developers of riding roughshod over history by destroying archaeological remains at site where journalists will stay for Games
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A gin tour of Northern IrelandGlenn Patterson heads from Belfast to the shores of Strangford Lough to sip and soak up the work of a new generation of distillers who are resurrecting the craft
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Freddie Gray's death haunts man who shot videoKevin Moore captured last images of the Baltimore man. A year later and after the acquittals of police officers over his death, he says ‘I ain’t got no more tears left’
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The first woman to run for the White HouseMore than a century before Hillary Clinton, Victoria Woodhull made a bid for president – a pioneering protest for which she was called ‘Mrs Satan’ and sent to jail
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Why many Turks still back authoritarian ErdoğanPresident is perceived to represent lower-class and religiously conservative sections of society, and under his rule people have become better off
in pictures
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Donald Trump drawn and quartered for Comic-ConWith the Republican National Convention and the world famous Comic-Con taking place the same week, we asked artists to turn their pens on the election
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The 2016 Republican national convention so farDonald Trump secured the party’s nomination amid speeches by Rudy Giuliani, Melania Trump and Ben Carson – while protesters of all stripes visited Cleveland
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Underwater dancers and farmers making hayThe Guardian’s picture editors bring you a selection of photo highlights from around the world, including underwater dancers, demonstrations in Cleveland and farmers making hay in the UK
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Palaeoart offers a glimpse of the world during the Age of ReptilesIn a new book Dr Mark Witton offers a look at the world of the dinosaurs and explores issues around bring extinct animals and their environments back to life
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How a French village gears up for the TourDavid Levene visits Bédoin, a village at the foot of one of the Tour de France’s legendary climbs, Mont Ventoux, to see it prepare for the peloton to pass through
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The rich cultural history of the deep southHome of jazz, blues, gospel, country and rock’n’roll, the rich musical heritage of America’s deep south is matched only by its fine antebellum architecture and creole cuisine
people
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Actor to direct The Bell Jar starring Dakota FanningThe Melancholia actor is to make her directorial debut with a version of Sylvia Plath’s 1963 novel
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Twitter banning one man won’t undo his poisonous legacyBanning the ‘alt-right’ agitator from Twitter is not constructive; it stands to further wind up people who respond to humiliation by becoming dangerous
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Creator of Happy Days dies aged 81TV writer and producer who switched to the big screen and directed Pretty Woman was ‘one of the all-time greatest’
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Rapper criticizes Black Lives Matter 'bandwagon'Rapper tries to clarify views on US race relations, telling New York hip-hop radio show The Breakfast Club that ‘all lives matter’ – and Bill Cosby is innocent
the big picture
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Government forces fighting Islamic StateForces of the UN-backed Libyan government battled with Islamic State fighters near Sirte, birthplace of dictator Muammar Gaddafi. Libya has been ravaged by inter-militia infighting since the toppling and killing of Gaddafi in an uprising inspired by the Arab spring in 2011.
Mike Pence's bid for Republican unity marred by clashes on convention floor
Nato Trump says US may not automatically defend allies
'Don't call me a liar' Woman who sued Trump breaks silence
Opinion Newt Gingrich has turned Islamophobia into an art