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Trump says he's declassifying data on aliens after Obama's statements

Donald Trump said that he will give the green light to the release of classified information on extraterrestrials and alien life forms. The move comes after comments by Barack Obama, who did not rule out the presence of UFOs in the universe, triggering a media uproar.

20 February 2026

USA

Trump scraps key EPA climate finding, dismantling US emissions rules

Donald Trump’s EPA scraps the landmark 2009 climate "endangerment finding", gutting US greenhouse gas rules and triggering fierce legal and political backlash.

13 February 2026

USA

Trump refuses to apologise for since-deleted racist post about Obamas

A social media post by US President Donald Trump depicted former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle Obama, as primates in a jungle. It was deleted on Friday after a backlash from both Republicans and Democrats.

7 February 2026

Culture news

Barack Obama shares his favourite movies, music and books of 2025

Barack Obama’s years-long tradition of sharing lists of his favourite cultural highlights continues. Here’s what the former POTUS has been listening to, reading and watching in 2025...

19 December 2025

Culture news

Artist denies trying to distort Trump in official portrait

In a statement released on 5 April 2025, painter Sarah A Boardman said Donald Trump's comments had damaged her career.

7 April 2025

Culture news

Michelle Obama and brother Craig Robinson launch new podcast

The show is produced by Higher Ground, Michelle and Barack Obama’s media company, and is set to offer opinions and advice to listeners on everyday matters.

10 March 2025

Culture news

Barack Obama names his favourite films, music and books of 2024

Barack Obama’s years-long tradition of sharing lists of his favourite cultural highlights continues. Here’s what the former POTUS has been listening to, reading and watching in 2024...

23 December 2024

USA

Kamala Harris and Barack Obama target black voters in Georgia

Polls show a state that gave Joe Biden one of his most dramatic wins in 2020 is now neck-and-neck.

25 October 2024

Culture news

Eminem teams up with Barack Obama to support Kamala Harris

The rapper spoke to his hometown before introducing former president Barack Obama with the beat of 'Lose Yourself' playing in the background.

23 October 2024

USA

What is a 'natural born' US citizen and who can run for president?

Some of Donald Trump's supporters are making false claims that Kamala Harris is not eligible to run for president, echoing Trump's anti-Obama "birther" movement that shot him to political fame.

28 August 2024

Culture news

The best celebrity sightings and viral moments from the DNC 2024

From Barack Obama's penis joke to a state rollcall with all the music Donald Trump's team can't use, via some celebrity sightings in the crowd, the Democratic National Convention has turned out to be less stuffy and more lively than expected.

21 August 2024

USA

Barack and Michelle Obama call on US to support Harris' presidency bid

The former first couple called on voters to embrace Kamala Harris in urgent messages to the Democratic National Convention that were by turns hopeful and ominous.

21 August 2024

Culture news

What is on Barack Obama's summer 2024 playlist?

Barack Obama’s years-long tradition of sharing lists of his favorite music and movies twice a year continues. Here’s what the former POTUS is currently listening to...

13 August 2024

USA

Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris for president

Harris has now gathered the public support of more or less the entire Democratic elite, cementing her status as the party's presumptive nominee.

26 July 2024

Culture news

Barack Obama shares his favourite films of 2023

The former US president has been sharing his annual lists since he was in the White House – and his tastes are, if we may say so, dependably excellent.

29 December 2023

Culture news

No seal of approval: Barack Obama branded 'war criminal' by singer

The former president of the US has been slammed by Boygenius singer-songwriter after including the band's song ‘Not Strong Enough’ on his summer playlist.

24 July 2023