The Guardian today: Donald Trump again blames 'both sides' for Charlottesville and takes aim at 'very, very violent alt-left'

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the guardian today Wednesday 16 Aug 2017 Headlines More » Donald Trump again blames 'both sides' for Charlottesville and takes aim at 'very, very violent alt-left' President defends far-right marchers and equates Confederate generals Robert E Lee and Stonewall Jackson with George Washington and Thomas Jefferson Two-stage Brexit strategy derided by UK and EU politicians No return to Irish border posts, UK insists in Brexit plan Government pulls all Learndirect contracts and funding 'Scandal' of vaginal mesh removal rates revealed by NHS records Publish Prince Charles lobbying letters, Scottish government urged Most viewed in last 24 hours More » Key moments from Trump's most extraordinary press conference yet It was supposed to be about his plans to overhaul the country's infrastructure. Then the questions on Charlottesville started The 10 best jokes from the Edinburgh fringe Homeless 'hero' charged with theft from victim of Manchester bombing 'I ran to the toilet and cried.' A-level students whose results were a lesson in life The hijab is not for children. It was right to drop these distasteful images | Amina Lone Swiss hotel accused of antisemitism over signs singling out Jews Sport More » Mark Stoneman's debut against West Indies offers chance of Ashes place Jürgen Klopp hails Alexander-Arnold's courage after crucial Liverpool win 'I'm black so I look mean?' Serena Williams discusses race and pregnancy Comment is free More » Nigel Farage: the biopic. A disaster movie no one is waiting for | Stuart Heritage Hang on a Mo: what's in a name, anyway? | Mohammed Hanif Who has fanned the flames of fascism? Our politicians and newspapers | Owen Jones Culture More » Living with Oliver Sacks and love in later life: Bill Hayes and Sylvia Brownrigg – podcast Taylor Swift's groping trial marks her long-awaited political awakening | Ben Beaumont-Thomas Driving Short Distances by Joff Winterhart review – a masterful picture of manhood Business More » IMF warns China over 'dangerous' growth in debt Mears Group cuts profits forecast in wake of Grenfell Tower fire Technology More » Tech companies turn on Daily Stormer and the 'alt-right' after Charlottesville Robot shelf-stack fail suggests they won't take our jobs just yet Travel More » Slow train through Spain: a narrow-gauge ride through España Verde Take the kids to … William's Den, North Cave, East Yorkshire Life and style More » Beet it! Why beetroot is this summer's barbecue menu must-have Ball pits and bouncy castles for adults: good clean fun or desperate nostalgia? Football Comment is free Environment

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