Syria: US, UK and France launch military strikes in response to chemical attack

Syria strikes Syria / US, UK and France launch attack on Assad regime Witnesses report loud bangs moments after Trump said he had ordered retaliatory strikes Live / Trump on Syria strikes: 'Mission accomplished' US, UK and France take part in strikes on targets associated with chemical weapons in the wake of gas attack on Douma Missiles / Allies dispute Russian and Syrian claims many were shot down Syria and Russia say significant number of missiles destroyed and damage minimal Analysis / Limited US action against Syria suggests conflict unlikely to escalate The overall aim, apart from sending a message to Assad, was to keep as far away as possible from Russian and Iranian positions Washington / Democrats demand congressional approval for further action Criticism focuses on the lack of congressional authorization rather than strikes themselves, while Republicans applaud Headlines James Comey / Book swipes at Trump – but Mueller's inquiry is the real threat As the fired FBI director makes headlines, the bureau's raid on the offices of Trump's lawyer signals peril for his presidency Republicans / Trump lawyer arranged $1.6m payoff to hide fundraiser's affair with Playboy model South Africa / Huge crowds turn out for Winnie Madikizela-Mandela's funeral Miloš Forman / One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest director dies aged 86 Oceans / Avoid Gulf stream disruption at all costs, scientists warn Art / Met museum hires 10th white male director in a row Spotlight A Higher Loyalty review / Comey is unsparing in his disgust at Trump While A Higher Loyalty contains little by way of stunning revelation, James Comey is ruthless when recounting the events that led to his dismissal Opinion / Democrats can win by tackling race and class together. Here's proof Ian Haney López , Anat Shenker-Osorio and Tamara Draut Tinashe / 'People are past the point where they think I'm a mindless puppet' The Weeknd at Coachella review / Slick but edgeless emo R&B Homelessness / GoFundMe figures reveal thousands rely on site as a last resort Times move pretty fast! / Rewatching 80s favourites in the age of #metoo Advertisement Opinion We are proud to be 'rednecks'. It's time to reclaim that term Stephen Smith, Wilma Lee Steele and Tina Russell How the American economy conspires to keep wages down Gabriel Winant Is your friend getting a cheaper Uber fare than you are? Arwa Mahdawi Sports Live / Southampton v Chelsea: Premier League – live! Should female athletes sue the networks for equal coverage? Anya Alvarez At least the NFL isn't pretending it's not blackballing Colin Kaepernick Jack Moore 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