Barack Obama

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Kate Emery
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Is it sexist not to like Barbie or was it not good enough?

Former US president Barrack Obama was not free from controversy during his stint as leader of the free world. But is leaving Barbie off his favourite movies of 2023 list his biggest one yet?

Kate Emery

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Annabel Hennessy
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Why Obama’s visit to Australia shows we’re poles apart

Last week, Barack Obama jetted into Australia for a series of speaking events moderated by former foreign minister Julie Bishop.

Annabel Hennessy

‘A Promised Land’Obama memoir off to record-setting start in sales

Former President Barack Obama’s A Promised Land sold nearly 890,000 copies in the US and Canada in its first 24 hours, putting it on track to be the best selling presidential memoir in modern history.

‘Reality show presidency’Gloves off as Obama, Harris launch attacks on Trump

Barack Obama has lashed Donald Trump, saying he “hasn’t grown into the job because he can’t” in a withering assessment of the Republican US President.

anonymous columnTrump facing a coup, says dumped adviser Steve Bannon

US President Donald Trump is facing a “coup”, former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon says.

War of wordsObama’s blistering attack on Trump

Barack Obama called out the US President and warned of “extraordinary, dangerous times”.

AP, staff writers

Radio royalWhen Harry met Barry for the Beeb

Prince Harry has interviewed Barack Obama for the Today program.

London. PA

All rise ...Barack Obama called to court ... for jury duty

Jurors in Cook County are paid $US17.20 ($22.40) for each day of service.

AAP

Heated exchangeTrump told Turnbull ‘you are worse than I am’

Leaked transcript shows how initially amicable phone conversation went downhill.

AFP

Indonesia returnObama and family go rafting in Bali

Former US president and family have been enjoying a river rafting trip.

Denpasar, AP

He’s backObama returns to spotlight to talk failures and future

The former president says “special interests dominate the debates in Washington”.

Bloomberg

Rock star lookPhotos reveal Barack Obama’s cool new life

Relaxed ex-President captured in sunglasses and a stylish leather jacket.

News Corp

‘McCarthyism’Trump accuses Obama of tapping his phone

President goes on Twitter rampage to accuse his predecessor.

On the attackI inherited a mess: Trump

Donald Trump has slammed the Obama administration in his first solo press conference.

Newscorp

The Donald’s viewTrump Twitter tirade over ‘Russia questions’

Questions about ties between Trump’s team and Russian intelligence agents deepen.

Riding the wavesAdrenaline junkie Obama kitesurfs on Branson’s island

If you thought Barack Obama was going to enjoy the quiet life, you were wrong.

Natalie Richards and AP

Australians unaffectedTurnbull stands by silence on Trump ban

Malcolm Turnbull defends his refusal to publicly criticise Donald Trump’s travel ban.

Canberra, Andrew Tillett and Shane Wright

Obama’s farewell‘I believe in this country, I believe in its people’

Outgoing president walks off stage sounding much like he did 13 years ago.

Obama’s final act‘One last bromance meme’ with highest honour for Biden

The internet gets one last chance to joke about the “bromance” the two share.

Staff reporters, wires, News Corp

The missing daughterObama fans left wondering where Sasha was

#Whereissasha hashtag trends after absence during farewell speech.

President’s farewell‘You made me a better president (and) a better man’

Barack Obama has delivered his final address to the nation as US president.

News Corp

Russian frontUS sends armoured brigade to Germany

Contingent includes 2800 tanks and other vehicles and 3500 troops

politicsAssange accuses Obama of sabotaging Trump

Julian Assange has hit out at outgoing US president Barack Obama.

AAP

Bomb blast survivorLittle boy with no arms thrives in new home

Fate of the family he left behind for his medical treatment remains uncertain.