Trump on Putin's denial of meddling in US election: 'I believe him'

headlines 'I believe him' / Trump on Putin's denial of meddling in US election Donald Trump says he thinks Vladimir Putin was 'very insulted' by allegations that Moscow helped him get elected president Louis CK / How the comedy world kept quiet as rumors swirled Politics / Democratic victories point to growing anti-Trump coalition, experts say Mexico / Murder of three teens led police to a fugitive US polygamist and his dark world Climate / US groups honouring Paris pledges despite Trump Israel / Leadership talks up another war with Hezbollah in Lebanon Paradise Papers: special investigation Why aren't the streets full of protest about the Paradise Papers? Micah White In striking contrast to the bombshell release of the Panama Papers, the response this time has been muted. But that's not reason for despair Revealed / Trump ally Robert Kraft revealed as longtime owner of offshore firm The New England Patriots' billionaire boss is among several major US sports team owners who appear in the Paradise Papers spotlight Michelle Dockery / 'I consider myself a widow' After five years in Downton Abbey, Michelle Dockery is back – playing a gun-toting rancher and a ruthless TV exec. She talks typecasting, the Weinstein effect and the sudden death of her fiance 'We're having a menstrual liberation' / How periods got woke 'Whisperpop' / Why stars are choosing breathy intensity over vocal paint-stripping It's exhausting for women to consider: this is just the tip of the iceberg Jessica Valenti Blue-eyed Brits and Kanye digs / Decoding Taylor Swift's Reputation Advertisement opinion How Facebook and Google threaten public health – and democracy Roger McNamee The Rohingya face genocide. We must act Salman Rushdie and others America's cruel way to punish poor debtors: take away their driver's license Peter Edelman sports Soccer / Solo accuses Blatter of sexual assault at awards ceremony Soccer / Neymar leaves Brazil press conference in tears after friendly win over Japan Aly Raisman / Six-time Olympic medalist says she was molested by team doctor 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