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Moment Nasa scientist Margaret Hamilton receives presidential medal of honour

Barack Obama awarded the Apollo 11 software engineer with the America's highest civilian honour in 2016.

October 8, 2026

Margaret Hamilton, whose software helped land Apollo 11 on the Moon, dies at 90

Pioneering computer scientist led the development of the software for Nasa's Apollo mission and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

October 8, 2026

Obamas' 'fiery and gorgeous' dog Sunny dies

The Portuguese Water Dog spent 13 years with the family, meeting many high-profile visitors in the White House, including Pope Francis.

September 16, 2026

Obama voices caution on AI, urges Democrats to tackle it, NYT says - Reuters

Obama voices caution on AI, urges Democrats to tackle it, NYT says Reuters

September 13, 2026

Obamas host star-studded opening of Chicago presidential centre

The campus opens to the public this weekend with a museum, community amenities and more to honour the 44th US president.

June 19, 2026

'There will be no kings' - Obama speaks at presidential centre opening

The former US president urged unity at a star-studded dedication ceremony in Chicago.

June 18, 2026

Obama Presidential Center, designed as hub of civic life, set to open in Chicago - Reuters

Obama Presidential Center, designed as hub of civic life, set to open in Chicago Reuters

June 18, 2026

Barney Frank: One of the first openly gay US congressmen dies aged 86

After a decades-long career in Congress, he spent his final weeks at his home in Maine living in hospice.

May 20, 2026

Trump claims other presidents flouted war powers law. It's a mixed record

Both Bushes and Reagan won authorisation for wars, but Obama and Clinton ducked the requirement.

May 2, 2026

Trump says King will be 'very safe' during US visit after security talks

The state visit will go ahead despite concerns raised after a gunman targeted an event attended by the president.

April 27, 2026

Virginia approves redistricting, giving Democrats edge in midterms

The new maps in Virginia could make it easier for Democrats to take control of the US House of Representatives in November.

April 22, 2026

Watch: Obama and Mamdani sing with children in New York

The former US president and New York City mayor meet for the first time at a child care centre in the Bronx.

April 19, 2026

In Virginia gerrymandering fight, Republicans claim Obama's with them. He isn't - Reuters

In Virginia gerrymandering fight, Republicans claim Obama's with them. He isn't Reuters

April 18, 2026

Trump says China's Xi is 'very happy' about Strait of Hormuz reopening - Reuters

Trump says China's Xi is 'very happy' about Strait of Hormuz reopening Reuters

April 18, 2026

Robert Mueller, ex-FBI chief who led Trump-Russia investigation, dies at 81

A former FBI director, Mueller led the high-profile inquiry into alleged Russian interference in the 2016 US election

March 21, 2026

Robert Mueller, special counsel who probed but did not charge Trump, dies at 81 - Reuters

Robert Mueller, special counsel who probed but did not charge Trump, dies at 81 Reuters

March 21, 2026

Watch: Obama, Biden and Clinton remember 'tenacious' Jesse Jackson

The three former US presidents were among dozens of high profile figures present at the late civil rights activist's memorial.

March 6, 2026

US presidents gather to honour Jesse Jackson at memorial service

While praising Jackson, Obama made a thinly veiled dig at US President Donald Trump.