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🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

American Congressman Removed from Chamber During Trump's Address: 'Black People Aren't Apes'

Congressman Al Green was removed from Donald Trump's address for protesting against a controversial video shared by Trump.

Feb 25 • 06:48 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

"Black people are not apes" – This sign was too much at the start of Trump's speech

During Trump's first State of the Union address of his second term, a controversial sign appeared, stating, "Black people are not apes," which overshadowed the event.

Feb 25 • 05:15 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

"Black people are not apes": the sign that heightened Trump's speech in Congress and the clashes with Democrats

During President Trump's address to Congress, a dramatic incident unfolded when Democrat Al Green protested in response to a racially charged social media post linked to Trump.

Feb 25 • 05:14 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Democrats refuse to stand for Trump as Al Green ejected over ‘apes’ protest sign

During Trump's State of the Union address, Congressman Al Green was ejected for holding a sign protesting a racist remark associated with Trump, while many Democrats boycotted the event.

Feb 25 • 03:49 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Kicked out of Congress with 'Black people are not apes' poster

Democrat Al Green from Texas was expelled from Congress after holding up a poster stating 'Black people are not apes' in protest against President Donald Trump.

Feb 25 • 02:29 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Donald Trump confronted with 'black people aren't apes' sign as he arrives for State of the Union

During Donald Trump's State of the Union address, Democrat Al Green raised a sign reading 'black people aren't apes' to protest the president's prior controversial remarks involving racial imagery.

Feb 25 • 02:21 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Establishing a Habit of Donation: The Alūksnes and Apes District Fund Has Sent 117 Vehicles to Ukraine

The Alūksnes and Apes District Fund in Latvia has successfully sent 117 vehicles to support Ukrainians amidst their ongoing hardships.

Feb 24 • 02:26 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

After his controversial video against Obama, Trump celebrated Black History Month

Donald Trump celebrated Black History Month at the White House amid criticism over a controversial video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes.

Feb 18 • 23:01 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

USA: former president Obama reacts to racist depiction by Trump

Former President Barack Obama has publicly responded to a racist AI-generated video shared by Donald Trump, which depicted him and Michelle Obama as apes.

Feb 15 • 10:11 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Trump blasted by Obama as ex-president breaks silence over vile apes meme

Barack Obama criticized Donald Trump for posting a racist video depicting the Obamas as primates, describing the current state of US politics as a 'clown show.'

Feb 15 • 09:06 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Obama responds to racist video shared by Trump depicting him as an ape

Barack Obama condemned a racist video shared by Donald Trump portraying him and his wife as apes, emphasizing a loss of respect in political discourse.

Feb 15 • 07:52 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Obama after Trump's video: There seems to be no shame

Barack Obama criticized the lack of shame in American public discourse following Trump's release of an offensive AI-generated video depicting the Obamas as apes.

Feb 15 • 03:09 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Obama after Trump's ape clip: Seems there is no shame

Former President Barack Obama indirectly criticizes Donald Trump for posting a racist AI-generated video portraying him and Michelle Obama as apes.

Feb 15 • 02:28 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Obama comments on Trump's racist video: People no longer seem to feel shame

Former U.S. President Barack Obama has addressed Donald Trump's racist video depicting him and his wife, Michelle, as apes, criticizing the lack of shame in today’s political discourse.

Feb 15 • 02:04 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Controversy Arises Over Video Posted by Trump – Finnish Supporter: "Trump Is Not an Idiot"

A Finnish supporter of Donald Trump believes he made the right choice in removing a controversial video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, stating that Trump is not a racist or an idiot.

Feb 8 • 15:37 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Trump refuses to apologize for the racist video of the Obamas

Donald Trump has refused to apologize for sharing a racist video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, despite backlash from across the political spectrum.

Feb 7 • 18:37 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Trump does not intend to apologize for the racist video against the Obamas

Donald Trump remains unapologetic regarding the reposting of a racist video portraying Barack and Michelle Obama as apes.

Feb 7 • 10:20 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

I made no mistake sharing video depicting Obamas as apes – Trump

Donald Trump defends sharing a video on Truth Social that depicted the Obamas as apes, claiming he did not make a mistake in doing so and insisting he does not need to apologize.

Feb 7 • 07:32 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Trump refuses to apologize for ape video

Donald Trump stated he will not apologize for an AI-generated video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, insisting he made no mistake.

Feb 7 • 05:52 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Trump refuses to apologize for video with Obama couple as apes

President Donald Trump denies making a mistake and refuses to apologize for a Truth Social post depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes.

Feb 7 • 05:47 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Trump refuses to apologize for racist video of the Obamas

President Donald Trump rejects calls to apologize for a Truth Social post depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, insisting he made no mistake.

Feb 7 • 05:47 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Trump refuses to apologize for Obama monkey meme

US President Donald Trump has stood by a controversial video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, which he shared on his social media account, despite bipartisan backlash for its racist connotations.

Feb 7 • 04:35 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Clip showing the Obamas as apes removed from Truth Social - publication said to be a White House staffer's mistake

A clip depicting former President Obama and Michelle Obama in a derogatory context was taken down from Truth Social, attributed to an error by a White House staff member.

Feb 7 • 03:33 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

This is how Trump explains the racist controversy video - Kamala Harris has a strict assessment: 'No one believes...’

Donald Trump faced backlash for sharing a racist video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, which he claimed he did not watch in its entirety before it was removed from his social media account.

Feb 7 • 02:02 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Trump does not apologize for racist Obama video - says he did not watch it until the end

U.S. President Donald Trump stated he hadn't fully watched a controversial video depicting former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama as apes, which has sparked widespread outrage.

Feb 7 • 01:02 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Trump's account posts a video in which the Obamas appear as apes... and then deletes it

Donald Trump's account deleted a controversial video depicting former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as apes, which sparked significant backlash for its racist content even from within Republican circles.

Feb 6 • 22:15 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

White House removes racist video of Trump about the Obamas; it was published by ‘mistake’, they assure

The racist video shared by President Donald Trump depicting former President Barack Obama and his wife as apes has been deleted following widespread condemnation and was attributed to a staff member's error.

Feb 6 • 21:29 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

White House removes social media video showing Obamas as apes after criticism

The White House removed a controversial video from President Trump's social media that depicted the Obamas as apes, following public backlash.

Feb 6 • 19:23 UTC
🇺🇸 NPR
National & Local

Trump posts racist meme of the Obamas - then deletes it

President Trump shared a racist meme depicting the Obamas as apes on social media, which he later deleted, blaming a staffer for the error.

Feb 6 • 17:46 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Trump deletes video of Obama - accused of racism

Donald Trump faced backlash after sharing an AI-generated video portraying Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, which he later deleted, attributing the action to a staff member.

Feb 6 • 17:22 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Donald Trump deletes racist video depicting the Obamas as apes giving cowardly excuse

Donald Trump has removed a controversial video portraying Barack and Michelle Obama as apes after facing significant backlash, despite initial defense from the White House.

Feb 6 • 17:20 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The White House: The ape video of Obama has been taken down

A conspiracy video by President Trump depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes has been taken down after sparking backlash.

Feb 6 • 17:12 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Trump deletes video of Obama as an ape. Now it has been taken down.

Donald Trump shared a racist video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, which has now been removed following widespread criticism.

Feb 6 • 17:12 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

The White House: Video of Obama as Apes Removed – Published by Mistake

A video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes was mistakenly posted on Donald Trump's Truth Social profile and has since been taken down after backlash, including calls from Senator Tim Scott for its removal due to its racist implications.

Feb 6 • 17:04 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Trump shared a video comparing Obama couple to apes

President Trump shared a controversial video that used images of former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle, depicting them with ape-like features, drawing significant criticism, including from Republican lawmakers.

Feb 6 • 16:04 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Donald Trump branded 'disgusting' after posting racist photo of Obamas as apes

Donald Trump faced widespread condemnation after sharing a racist video depicting the Obamas as monkeys on his social media account.

Feb 6 • 14:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

I didn't make a mistake: Trump refuses to apologise for video showing Obamas as apes

Donald Trump declined to apologise for sharing a controversial video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, despite initial defense of the post by the White House before its removal.

Feb 6 • 14:21 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Donald Trump accused of 'disgusting behaviour' after sharing video of Obamas as apes

Donald Trump faces criticism for sharing a video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as monkeys, which has drawn accusations of offensive behavior, though the White House defended the post as part of a meme featuring various politicians as animals.

Feb 6 • 14:21 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

"Disgusting behavior of the President" - Trump depicts Michelle and Barack Obama as apes

US President Donald Trump has sparked outrage after posting a video on Truth Social portraying former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama as apes, known for his history of offensive remarks.

Feb 6 • 12:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Donald Trump's Truth Social account posts racist video of Obamas depicted as apes

Donald Trump's Truth Social account shared a racist, AI-generated video that depicts former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama as apes.

Feb 6 • 11:22 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Crime & Justice

Obama as Apes. Trump shared a racist AI video, causing an uproar

President Donald Trump faced intense criticism after sharing an AI-generated video on his platform Truth Social that depicted former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama as apes, along with debunked conspiracy theories about election fraud.

Feb 6 • 10:53 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Life & Tech

Study: The roots of imagination extend back at least six million years

Recent research challenges the notion that the ability to imagine and play with nonexistent objects is unique to humans, suggesting that this ability may have originated with a shared ancestor of humans and apes millions of years ago.

Feb 6 • 08:43 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
World

Apes also have imagination and play 'at tea time'

Experiments with Kanzi, a bonobo known for learning to communicate with symbols, demonstrate cognitive abilities that were previously thought to be exclusive to humans.

Feb 5 • 19:04 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

The Bonobo that Plays ‘Little Cups’ with Imaginary Juice: Apes Share Humans' Capacity to Imagine

In a recent experiment, a bonobo successfully identified the location of imaginary juice among empty cups, highlighting the animal's ability to fantasize similar to humans.

Feb 5 • 19:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

Kanzi, the bonobo who shows that great apes also have imagination

Researchers from Johns Hopkins University explore the imaginative abilities of bonobos, particularly focusing on Kanzi's interaction with imaginary objects.

Feb 5 • 19:00 UTC

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