The Latest Breaking News from Barack Obama

From chaos and political violence to Israel and Iran, Trump's latest actions have sealed our fate

Former president says ‘I’m still optimistic – I’m still the ‘hope’ guy,’ even as he warns US is slipping towards autocracy

Trump’s policy barring raids on agriculture and hospitality industries was short-lived

ANALYSIS : ANALYSIS: Donald Trump rose to power criticizing Bush-era politicians for lying about weapons of mass destruction. Now he is accused of doing the same, Richard Hall writes.

ICE swarms Democrat-led cities to swiftly remove immigrants as Trump’s agenda falls short of the ‘deporter-in-chief’

Ahead of his first visit to China, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has been at pains to present meetings with Chinese premier Xi Jinping and other leaders as advancing New Zealand’s best interests.

Hustle culture is alive and strong, according to the billionaire. For those serious about finding success, “there is no balance,” Cuban says.

In the early hours of June 13, Israel launched its largest-ever attack on Iran. Airstrikes involving more than 200 aircraft targeted nuclear and missile facilities, as well as key figures in the Iranian military and nuclear programme leadership. The attack, codenamed “Operation Rising Lion”, appears to have been supported on…

COMMENT: Trump is choosing weakness over strength with Israel and Iran, writes Luke McGee. The US president has the power to bring people to the negotiating table, but offers no real sticks or carrots