US President Donald Trump has removed a social media video that included a racist clip depicting former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as apes. The video, posted on Trump's Truth Social account, was met with widespread criticism and allegations of racism. The White House initially downplayed the incident, claiming the video was an "internet meme" depicting Trump as the King of the Jungle and Democrats as characters from The Lion King. However, the video was later deleted, with the White House blaming a staffer for the "erroneous" post. ¹ ² The incident has sparked bipartisan condemnation, with Republican Senator Tim Scott calling the video "the most racist thing I've seen out of this White House" and urging Trump to remove it. Democrats have also criticized Trump, questioning his fitness for the presidency. The video's removal comes amid ongoing scrutiny of...
Jose Manuel Albares, Spain’s foreign minister, says on X that he met Hakan Fidan of Turkey, and that the pair discussed the continuing negotiations to achieve a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
Though neither country is directly involved in ceasefire talks, both have been outspoken role in the international community over Israel’s role in the conflict and its killing of civilians.
In late July, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan threatened that his country could intervene militarily in Israel’s war on Gaza, and in May, Spain formally recognised the State of Palestine, drawing ire and sanction from Israel.