The Shape of Water triumphs in Oscars of seismic change

Oscars 2018 A battle cry for inclusion / The Shape of Water triumphs in Oscars of seismic change Guillermo del Toro's outcast fantasy wins best picture in a ceremony that called for more representation and female empowerment in Hollywood Radicalism lite / Eight things we learned from the Oscars 2018 The Shape of Water's win was one for the outsiders and trans film-makers made a breakthrough, but this year's air of protest stopped short of tearing down the barricades Headlines Pennsylvania / Will state provide the next election flop for Trump's Republicans? The special election in the 18th district where Donald Trump won overwhelmingly in 2016 is an important test for his political potency Italy / Voters issue warning to Europe Texas / Program helping Ice crack down on immigrants thrives Tariffs / Trump confirms that Canada and Mexico will be hit by new metals levy Brazil / Descendants of slaves celebrate land rights victory Syria / Aid convoy enters besieged enclave Spotlight From Kurt Cobain to Adele / Early demos from the biggest names in music A pre-fame recording from Amy Winehouse was recently unearthed, defying her estate, and it's one of many resurfaced demos giving early insight into the talents of major stars Oscars 2018 / The afterparties in pictures 'By Ethiopians, for Ethiopians' / Meet Yegna, the girl band breaking down barriers for women House of Cards's Spacey-less final season trailer / Netflix plays it safe Kings of loser comedy / How Flight of the Conchords took off Advertisement Opinion How populist uprisings could bring down liberal democracy Yascha Mounk Elsa from Frozen could be a lesbian? Cue the outrage Arwa Mahdawi Opinion / It's falling in popularity but being married is brilliant – try it Sports Yawkey Way / Why a road name is stirring up the Red Sox's troubled color-line history Tour de France / Wiggins and Team Sky accused in damning drugs report Premier League / 10 talking points from the weekend's action 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