He gave fiery speeches against injustice and ran for president twice. American civil rights activist Jesse Jackson has died at the age of 84. "The right to vote is our greatest weapon," he told TT.
WorldFormer US President Barack Obama sparked outrage when he claimed this weekend that aliens exist. Now he is backing down - partially.
WorldFormer US President Barack Obama has indirectly commented on the racist video clip posted by the country's current president, Donald Trump, which depicted the former presidential couple as monkeys.
World politicsUS President Donald Trump is rescinding a ruling that gave the federal government the authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions, a decision that has drawn sharp criticism from Democrats and environmental groups.
World politicsHe has been Norway's prime minister, led the country's foreign relations and oversaw the awarding of several peace prizes. He has also been friends with Jeffrey Epstein. Thorbjørn Jagland is being investigated for corruption after planning a family trip to Jeffrey Epstein's private island.
WorldDonald Trump will not apologize for the racist monkey clip. "I made no mistake," the US president says.
World politics"A key individual" suspected of being involved in the 2012 attack on the US consulate in Benghazi, eastern Libya, has been arrested, US Attorney General Pam Bondi said.
WorldConvicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein helped Woody Allen and his wife, Soon-Yi Previn, enter the White House.
EntertainmentU.S. President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated video of Barack and Michelle Obama - depicting the former first lady as an ape. Now the White House is blaming the video's release on an aide.
World politicsWarnings of an arms race are being sounded, and the Doomsday Clock is being moved forward. Now New START, the agreement that limits the nuclear arsenals of the United States and Russia, is expiring. President Donald Trump said, "We will make a better agreement."
WorldAn exhibit on slavery was removed from Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia following a directive from Donald Trump to remove content that promotes "a harmful ideology," the New York Times reports.
EntertainmentFormer US President Joe Biden, a Democrat, condemns federal efforts in Minnesota after deadly shootings in Minneapolis.
World politicsThe shooting death of Alex Pretti should ring alarm bells for all Americans that the country's fundamental values are under threat, former president Barack Obama wrote on Facebook.
World politicsTariff wars, loud threats against Greenland and an increasingly gold-plated White House. A captured head of state and a burning desire for a peace prize. President Donald Trump is one year into his second term, and the world is holding its breath.
World politicsTariff wars, threats of annexation and a White House that is becoming increasingly golden. A head of state gripped by a burning desire for a peace prize. President Donald Trump is one year into his second term, and the world is holding its breath.
World politicsWhen former US President Barack Obama lists the best films of the year, "Sentimental Value" starring Stellan Skarsgård is among the selected ones, according to NME.
TV & film“By far the worst president” and “one of the most divisive political figures in American history.” The White House’s portraits of former presidents are now accompanied by more or less flattering descriptions of Donald Trump’s predecessors, US media reports.
World politicsTariff wars, attacks on the media and attacks on "drug boats". Donald Trump's policies are seen by many as controversial - but in large parts of the United States they seem to be working. The president's popularity is higher than that of his predecessors George W Bush and Barack Obama at the same time.
World politicsFormer US Treasury Secretary Larry Summers is leaving another post after correspondence between him and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was made public.
World politicsFormer US Treasury Secretary Larry Summers is stepping back after emails between him and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were made public, saying he is "deeply ashamed".
World politicsFinnish President Alexander Stubb has nothing against the epithet "Trump Whisperer". The US president is easy to get hold of when needed, Stubb thinks. Yes, he sleeps quite a bit, the Finnish president laughs in an interview with TT.
World politicsSex offender Jeffrey Epstein claims to have provided Russia with information about Donald Trump, previously undisclosed emails show, according to Politico. The case raises new questions about a possible Russian hold on Trump.
World politicsDemocratic House of Representatives member and former Speaker Nancy Pelosi will leave the US Congress in the next election.
World politicsDemocratic candidate Zohran Mamdani wins the mayoral election in New York, the AP news agency reports. "My sole purpose when I wake up every morning will be to make this city better for you than it was the day before," Mamdani said in his victory speech.
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