the observer
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Labour MPs accused of ‘dirty tricks’ in Unite poll by Len McCluskeyUnion leader calls for inquiry into ‘plot’ by MPs on right of party to undermine him and his close ally Jeremy Corbyn -
Trump defends missile launch as warplanes return to scene of sarin attackAs new strikes hit Khan Sheikhun, killing one, president defends decision not to target runways at Syrian government airbase
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Le Pen’s youthful supporters say only she cares about themA generation feeling let down by traditional parties and excluded from opportunity are putting their faith in Front National victory -
Warship sent to Syria in wake of US missile strikesVessel equipped with cruise missile joins battle group off coast of Syria as US secretary of state prepares to visit Moscow
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Could Britain have sold chemicals to Assad’s regime?Campaigners point out that substances used to manufacture the nerve agent were exported to Damascus in the 80s
features
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The endangered species back from the brink of extinctionHuman activity has put wildlife around the world at risk, but many creatures are now thriving thanks to conservationists
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The key battle that will shape the future of Trump’s White HouseTrump’s irascible chief strategist Steve Bannon and his son-in-law, the real estate heir Jared Kushner, have emerged as rivals in the young administration
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The story of the British Black Panthers through race, politics, love and powerThe experience of black people in the UK in the 1970s is examined in Guerrilla, a new drama series written by 12 Years a Slave screenwriter John Ridley. Now that story finds echoes in a powerful exhibition of photographs of the time
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Scientists believe the secret of a good night’s sleep is all in our genesWe might all be sleeping easier following the discovery of the gene and ‘ancient mechanisms’ that aid a good night’s slumber
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Eric Gill: can we separate the artist from the abuser?Eric Gill was one of the great British artists of the 20th century – and a sexual abuser of his own daughters. A new exhibition at Ditchling asks: how far should an artist’s life affect our judgment of their work?
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Life on the ice: one last hunt for Norway's sealersCampaigners believed they’d ended the Norwegian seal hunt. But then two young filmmakers reignited a nation’s interest in the tradition. Ruaridh Nicoll reports
letters & editorials
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The big issue: the young must resist using older people as scapegoatsRather than apportioning blame, they should actively get involved in politics
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Letters: Tribune was well to the left of those trying to revive it todayRole of the trade unions was key to its support of democratic socialism
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The Observer view on Trump’s airstrikes against SyriaThe president’s gunslinging was an impulsive deed. Time now to help Syria’s people
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The Observer view on Britain’s growing economic and social disunityMay must focus on deep structural ills, not just Brexit
regulars
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Dear MariellaDear MariellaMy mum’s behaviour led to me being raped when I was a teen – how do I confront her?Mariella Frostrup admires a reader’s attempts to come to terms with her past, but says she should be aware her mother may never take responsibilty for her actions
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Jay Rayner on restaurantsJay Rayner on restaurantsLe Cinq, Paris: restaurant reviewIt was supposed to be a joyous trip to one of France’s famous gastro palaces – what could possibly go wrong?
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Assad crosses Trump's line – cartoonChris Riddell on the Syrian chemical attack and America’s response
sport
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One For Arthur wins Grand National for trainer Lucinda RussellThe winner powered away from the field to deliver the second Scottish success in the famous race’s long history
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Derek Fox in dreamland after One For Arthur wins Grand NationalDerek Fox hails legend Jack Berry after winning his last-gasp fitness fight to ride One For Arthur to remarkable Grand National victory
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Antonio Conte says Spurs’ pressure is bringing the best out of ChelseaThe Chelsea manager said Tottenham’s relentless pursuit of his side at the top of the Premier League is helping to bring the best out of him and his team
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Great Britain out of Davis Cup as Nicolas Mahut guides France to winFrance’s Nicolas Mahut and Julien Benneteau beat Jamie Murray and Dominic Inglot in four sets to give France an unassailable 3-0 lead over Great Britain in their Davis Cup quarter-final
interviews
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If Labour is divided, we’re in trouble. Give Jeremy a chanceAs the leader of the Unite union enters the last 10 days of his own re-election campaign, he reaffirms his support for Corbyn
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When I was little there weren’t many people like me on TVMeet Doctor Who’s new companion, Pearl Mackie. She tells Sarah Hughes why it’s so important to have diverse actors on TV, and how her friends are making sure her feet stay on the ground
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food & lifestyle
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How to make a chicken last a weekAngela Hartnett gets every lovely scrap of flavour out of a chicken, six nights in a row
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Le Cinq, Paris: restaurant reviewIt was supposed to be a joyous trip to one of France’s famous gastro palaces – what could possibly go wrong?
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Wines full of springJoe Trivelli’s delicious seasonal recipes work well with the citrussy dry whites made with the vermentino grape. Here are three to tempt you, says David Williams
reviews
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Queer British Art 1861-1967 review: indifferent shades of gayOdd inclusions and glaring omissions spoil what could have been a glorious celebration of gay British art
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Father John Misty: Pure Comedy review – a despairing paean to all that is wrongThe follow-up to I Love You, Honeybear unfolds like a would-be Great American Novel, but it’s too clever by half and swamped by mid-tempo piano tracks
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Anglicans launch rescue bid as England’s finest cathedrals battle a financial crisis