Jared Kushner was on a redemptive mission. Then came Russia

headlines Jared Kushner / Mission threatened by tangled Russian web Claims of contact with Moscow have landed Trump's son-in-law in a spotlight he had hoped to avoid Trump's attempt to pit Pittsburgh against Paris is absurd Lucia Graves Prostate cancer / Trial stuns researchers: 'It's a once in a career feeling' Bill Maher / HBO under pressure to fire host after he says N-word on TV show Hyperlane / Berkeley duo plan to solve traffic jams for self-driving cars Missile tests / North Korea a 'clear and present' threat, says James Mattis support the guardian Become a member By becoming a member, you'll be supporting independent journalism that speaks truth to power spotlight Bill Cosby / The downfall of 'America's dad' As a new documentary on the US funnyman's rise and fall airs, we speak to two of his accusers to examine how that public persona may yet lead to his ruin Margaret Atwood / Plastics are poisoning us. We need change, now David Sedaris / There are things nobody wants to hear. But the disturbing things are great Bilderberg / The world's most secretive conference is as out of touch as ever Books / PalFest: 'We go through checkpoints and soldiers; then we read' Richard Gere / 'I'm a dreamer, much to the annoyance of my friends' opinion The best way to resist Trump ditching Paris? Divest from fossil fuels Jamie Henn This week showed the president doesn't have the moral compass of a child Jessica Valenti Drunk on Dunkirk spirit, the Brexiters are setting sail for a dangerous future Daniel Todman sports French Open / Andy Murray too good for Juan Martín del Potro in fine French Open battle Fight or flight? / Cavaliers must recommit themselves after failing to answer bell Tiger Woods / A lost, sorry soul who was once invincible  Guardian News & Media Limited - a member of Guardian Media Group PLC. Registered Office: Kings Place, 90 York Way, London, N1 9GU. Registered in England No. 908396