Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Barack Obama

The week in pictures: World Cup celebrations, Obama's legacy and wild swimming in Paris

Football fans around the globe tune into the World Cup, the Obama's celebrate a presidential legacy in Chicago, Parisians find a new way to escape soaring temperatures and the Knicks celebrate their NBA championship victory in New York. FRANCE 24 looks back at some of the week's most striking images.

France 24

Condemned to plutocracy? The relentless rise of US inequality

Elon Musk is a beneficiary of America’s lopsided prosperity – does the country have any appetite for redistribution?

The Guardian - US

Powerful Father's Day message by Barack Obama: "What makes you a man is not the ability to make a child, it's the courage to raise one."

Father's day quote: Barack Obama’s Father’s Day message powerfully asserts that real fatherhood is not just about blood relations, but about the courage and commitment to nurture a child's growth. He highlights the need for fathers to be present emotionally, share values through actions, and provide support beyond financial means.…

The Economic Times

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

‘No better way to end’: Ollie Devoto on retirement, MLR title hopes and why US hasn’t nailed rugby yet

The England center will finish a decorated career on Sunday as his Chicago Hounds face the California Legion seeking their first Major League Rugby crown

The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: Israel-Hezbollah clashes ground Vance trip; Qatar jet is new Air Force One

US-Iran meeting in Switzerland cancelled because of Lebanon fighting; Trump unveils new Air Force One – key US politics stories from Friday 19 June at a glance

The Guardian - AU

Republican loyalists too starting to revolt over peace deal with Iran

The TOI correspondent from Washington : Under fire over what critics are calling a sellout deal with Iran, a harried President Trump Friday rejected the notion that he had folded before Tehran and would hand it a financial windfall, asserting, “We didn’t meet out of desperation, Iran did. They are…

The Times of India

‘First time I’ve felt bad for Barack’: Michelle Obama labelled ‘selfish’ as she confesses her priority in life

Michelle’s comment was made during a quick-fire round in a larger interview.

We Got This Covered

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

'It's Ugly, It's Over Budget': Lara Trump Hits Out at Obama Center on Its Opening Day

Lara Trump criticised the Obama Presidential Center's cost and design during its opening, sparking political debate over taxpayer funding and contrasting it with Donald Trump's planned library.

International Business Times UK

Obama warns US may be ‘worse off’ after Iran war

IN FULL

The Independent UK

Iran demands ships apply to use Strait of Hormuz in snub to UK and G7 allies

Tehran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority says vessels have to request passage through the strategic waterway.

Evening Standard

Obama says Trump’s Iran agreement may leave the US in worse situation than before

‘We've now fought a war, spent billions and billions of dollars, put enormous strain on our military,’ the former president warns

The Independent UK

Barack and Michelle Obama Fill Their New Chicago Center With A-List Stars While Pointedly Excluding a Familiar Political Rival

The former president called the center a “vibrant, living celebration of community.”

The Mary Sue

Swiss Miss: Vance cans trip for Iran talks as critics go nuclear over US ditching Israel

TOI correspondent from Washington: The White House on Friday postponed vice president JD Vance’s planned visit to Switzerland to formally sign the MoU and initiate talks with an Iranian team after Israel and Hezbollah continued their firefight in southern Lebanon, illustrating once again that peace in the Middle East may…

The Times of India

Trump's only way out: Resign

If he wants any shot at a positive legacy, time's up. He needs to cut a deal and walk away

Salon

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

France 24

Obama's presidential centre opens in Chicago with call to defend democracy

The Obama museum and civic center has been inaugurated in Chicago. It tells the story and cements the legacy of the former president, championning the principles of democracy. All former US presidents attended the event, as well as several celebrities. The nearly 20-acre (8-hectare) campus includes a museum featuring a…

The Economic Times

US push to get Iran talks started hits an early bump due to intense fighting in Lebanon

High-stakes talks between the US and Iran have stalled as Tehran demands an end to Israeli strikes in Lebanon before negotiations can begin. Vice President Vance's planned trip to Switzerland was postponed amid escalating violence. President Trump expressed confidence in the 60-day negotiation window, while Iran's supreme leader endorsed direct…

The Guardian - US

Barack Obama says US is ‘worse off’ than before war with Iran

Former president nevertheless said in an interview that he was happy to see a ceasefire with Iran and hopes it holds

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: US-Iran peace talks abruptly cancelled amid renewed Israeli strikes in Lebanon

JD Vance lambasts Israeli critics of proposed deal but does not travel to Europe as planned

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Salon

Trump's envy soars over Obama Center

The Iran war loss cements the current president’s failed legacy

The Guardian - US

Obama Center opening stirs pride and unease for Chicago’s South Side amid displacement fears

South Siders voice concerns about gentrification, housing and affordability as they celebrate opening of the Obama Presidential Center

The Economic Times

'Barack, look at me': Michelle Obama’s emotional words about marriage and life bring Barack Obama to tears. Watch

Barack Obama became emotional as his wife Michelle delivered a heartfelt tribute at the Obama Presidential Center's opening ceremony. Michelle's speech, reflecting on their journey, family, and his public service, brought tears to the former president's eyes. The event celebrated their shared values and commitment to democracy.

International Business Times UK

United Against Trump? Former Presidents Dance at Obama Center Opening After DJT Brands Project 'Total Disaster'

Barack Obama opened his presidential centre in Chicago, emphasising the importance of democratic values. The event featured performances by musical icons and tributes from Michelle Obama.

The Independent UK

As Juneteenth is celebrated across the US, Obama's presidential center opens in Chicago

As people gather at events across the U.S. to celebrate Juneteenth, former President Barack Obama’s presidential center will open its doors to the public for the first time

The Economic Times

US faces tough path to new Iran nuclear deal

America begins tough talks with Iran. A recent US-Israeli military strike failed to weaken the Islamic Republic. President Trump seeks a new nuclear deal. Negotiations will last 60 days. The situation is more challenging now than in the past. Iran's nuclear program is more advanced. Trust between the nations is…

International Business Times UK

Obama's Tan Suit Makes Comeback as Stephen Colbert Leads Celebrity Tribute at Chicago Presidential Centre Opening

The Obama Presidential Centre opening in Chicago saw celebrities and political figures reviving the infamous tan suit controversy, turning it into a pop culture moment rather than a political faux pas.

1 2 3 4 5

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

the Department of Justice

the University of Chicago

93 stories

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.