Obama demands return to ‘sanity’ in politics in second swipe at Trump
Barack Obama has said the upcoming US midterm elections give Americans “a chance to restore some sanity in our politics”, taking another swipe at his successor Donald Trump.
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Obama launches stinging attack on Trump
Former president Barack Obama has issued a scorching critique of Donald Trump’s policies and his pattern of pressuring the US Justice Department.
Obama tells students they cannot wait for a saviour
Former president Barack Obama has said his successor Donald Trump is “the symptom, not the cause” of division and polarisation in the US.
Barack Obama, Mariah Carey and Adele lead tributes to ‘divine’ Aretha Franklin
Former US president Barack Obama has said that Aretha Franklin graced people “with a glimpse of the divine” whenever she sang.
The Obamas dancing at a Beyonce and Jay-Z concert is driving Twitter wild
Barack Obama might not be the US president anymore, but he and wife Michelle are still having a powerful effect on Americans.
Obama joins South Africans to mark Mandela centennial
South Africans have joined former US president Barack Obama in marking the centennial of anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela’s birth with acts of charity in a country still struggling with deep economic inequality 24 years after the end of white minority rule.
Obama joins South Africans to mark Mandela centennial
South Africans have joined former US president Barack Obama in marking the centennial of anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela’s birth with acts of charity in a country still struggling with deep economic inequality 24 years after the end of white minority rule.
Michelle Obama attends fundraising dinner in Edinburgh
Judy Murray, Mark Beaumont and Beverley Knight were among the guests attending a fundraising dinner in Scotland with Michelle Obama.
Barack Obama condemns ‘strongman politics’ at Nelson Mandela centenary event
Former US president Barack Obama took aim at “strongman politics” in his highest-profile speech since leaving office, in what appeared to be a dig at his successor, Donald Trump.
Barack Obama honours Nelson Mandela with worldwide plea for human rights
Former US president Barack Obama urged people around the world to respect human rights and other values under threat in an address marking the 100th anniversary of anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela’s birth.
Obama praises political reconciliation on visit to Kenya
Former US president Barack Obama has hailed Kenya’s progress in getting the government and opposition to work together.
The Queen’s encounters with American presidents during her reign
There have been 13 American presidents in power during the Queen’s reign so far.
Two pupils chosen to attend dinner with Michelle Obama
Two school children have won a competition to attend a dinner with Michelle Obama in Edinburgh.
Cameron asked Obama to make ‘back of the queue’ warning on Brexit – adviser
Barack Obama was asked by David Cameron to issue his famous warning that the UK would be at “the back of the queue” for a trade deal with the US if it left the EU, a former adviser has said.
Roseanne Barr returns to Twitter to apologise to colleagues who lost their jobs
Roseanne Barr has returned to Twitter to apologise to colleagues who lost their jobs following her “racist” tweet.
Barack and Michelle Obama sign production deal with Netflix
Barack and Michelle Obama have signed a deal to produce content for Netflix.
Obamas, Streep and Elton John share ‘dreams’ on Martin Luther King anniversary
Meryl Streep, Sir Elton John and Barack Obama are among dozens of stars to share their “dreams” to mark the 50th anniversary of the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr’s assassination.
Have fun among the stars, Obama leads tributes to Stephen Hawking
Former US President Barack Obama has paid tribute to Professor Stephen Hawking – who he once awarded America’s highest civilian honour.
Obamas ‘in talks to make Netflix series’
Barack and Michelle Obama are in advanced negotiations with Netflix to produce a series, it has been reported.
Barack Obama admits to having ‘dad moves’ in new Letterman interview
Barack Obama has joked about having “dad moves” on the dance floor in a new interview with David Letterman.
Barack Obama warns against ‘divisive’ use of social media in interview with Prince Harry
Former US president Barack Obama has warned against using social media in a divisive way, during an interview with Prince Harry.
Twitter reveals the UK’s most retweeted posts of the year
A man’s quest for free chicken nuggets was the most retweeted post of 2017 in the UK on Twitter, the social site has revealed.
Look, it’s Barack Obaa-ma… sheep learn to recognise celebrity faces
Sheep have demonstrated a celebrity-spotter’s ability to recognise faces of famous people, including former US president Barack Obama.
Five former US presidents appear together at hurricane relief concert
The five living former US presidents appeared together for the first time since 2013 at a concert to raise money for hurricane victims across America and the Caribbean.
Harvey Weinstein ‘left by British wife’ as sex scandal deepens
Harvey Weinstein’s British wife has announced she is leaving him as the scandal surrounding the disgraced Hollywood producer deepened.
John Reynolds: Obama only cares about how Brexit would hit US
Through years of experience I’ve found, generally speaking, people dislike politicians assuming things and speaking on their behalf, particularly when they’ve got it wrong.
Watch: Paris attacks ‘terrible and sickening setback’ in fight against Islamic State says Barack Obama
US president Barack Obama said the Paris terror attacks were a “terrible and sickening setback” in the fight against Islamic State, but showed no indication of substantially changing his approach to defeating the group.
After six years … President Obama finally has his own Twitter account
BARACK Obama has opened his own personal Twitter account today.