The depiction appeared towards the end of the video, asserting debunked claims that the 2020 election - which he lost to Joe Biden - was stolen from him. Posted on Mr Trump's own social media network, the two-second clip shows the Obamas as apes bobbing up and down to the tune of The Lion Sleeps Tonight. The post was later deleted - around 12 hours after being shared. A White House official said a member of staff "erroneously made the post" and it had now been taken down. Later, while onboard Air Force One, the US president said that "of course" he condemned the racist parts of the video, but told journalists he would not apologise, and did not say whether he would fire the staffer who posted it. "No, I didn't make a mistake," he said, adding that he didn't see the full video. "I looked at the beginning of it. It was fine." He then said: "I looked in the first part and it was really about voter fraud in, and the machines, how crooked it is, how disgusting it is. "Then I gave it to the people. Generally, they'd look at the whole thing. But I guess somebody didn't, and they posted. We took it down as soon as we found out about it." 'Every single Republican must denounce this' The post sparked widespread outrage from across the political spectrum, while the White House's response was also criticised. Kamala Harris, Mr Trump's Democratic rival in the 2024 presidential election, said: "No one believes this cover-up from the White House, especially since they originally defended the post. "We are all clear-eyed about who Donald Trump is and what he believes." In a message on X, formerly Twitter, Gavin Newsom, the Democratic governor of California, accused the president of "disgusting behaviour" over the post. He added: "Every single Republican must denounce this. Now." Responding to the video, Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer wrote on X: "Racist. Vile. Abhorrent. This is dangerous and degrades our country-where are Senate Republicans?" Mr Schumer urged the US president to apologise to the Obamas, calling the couple "two great Americans who make Donald Trump look like a small, envious man". Ben Rhodes, who served as deputy national security adviser in the Obama White House, reacted to the video by calling Mr Trump "a stain on our history". "Let it haunt Trump and his racist followers that future Americans will embrace the Obamas as beloved figures while studying him as a stain on our history," he wrote on X. George Conway - ex-husband of Kellyanne Conway, who managed the president's successful election campaign in 2016 - responded by highlighting an article he'd written describing Mr Trump as a "racist" in 2019. The group Republicans Against Trump wrote: "There's no bottom." White House initially criticised 'fake outrage' Before the post was removed, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt defended it and said the depiction formed part of a longer video depicting various politicians as animals. She said: "This is from an internet meme video depicting President Trump as the King of the Jungle and Democrats as characters from The Lion King. "Please stop the fake outrage and report on something today that actually matters to the American public." Mr Trump has a long history of attacking Mr Obama, his predecessor as president, and was a vocal proponent of the "birther" conspiracy theory. The theory cast doubt on Mr Obama's birth in Hawaii, asserting that he was actually born in Kenya, and therefore ineligible to hold the office of president. Mr Obama produced his long-form birth certificate in 2011. In 2016 Mr Trump publicly accepted that his predecessor was born in the US.

Gruffalo Granny will be published on 10 September 2026. This third instalment comes more than 20 years after Donaldson's last foray into the deep dark wood, the 2004 The Gruffalo's Child, which was a sequel to the 1999 best-selling original. The news that she would be revisiting the character with knobbly knees, turned out toes and a poisonous wart on the end of his nose was first announced in April 2025. Now some details about the book have been released. It will feature a visit from new character the Gruffalo Granny, with an excerpt reading: "The Gruffalo said to his daughter one day, your Gruffalo Granny is coming to stay." The story, which will again feature illustrations by Donaldson's frequent collaborator Axel Scheffler, will also see the return of the characters from the previous two books, including Fox, Snake, Owl and Mouse. Donaldson said: "It's always a challenge to write a sequel. "Five years elapsed between publication of The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child, and now it will be more than 20 between The Gruffalo's Child and the third book. "I actually had the basic idea for the story a long time ago but couldn't think how to develop it. "It was only when the National Literacy Trust, whose work I'm very impressed by, used the first two books as part of their Early Words Matter programme that I was spurred on to get my idea out of the cupboard and see once and for all if I could turn it into a really satisfying story. "To my surprise, I managed to do just that! I was of course delighted when Axel came on board and am even more so now that I've seen the brilliant illustrations he's done for the new book. "I really hope that children - and adults too - will enjoy the new story, as I know what a wonderful experience shared reading can be." The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child have sold more than 18 million copies combined and the books have been translated into 115 languages and dialects. Fans got the chance to see the illustration of Gruffalo Granny when Scheffler's illustration was projected in central London and Glasgow on Friday evening.

Boxes were seen being carried from his property in Camden, north London, on Friday evening, while police cars were parked in the driveway of Mandelson's Wiltshire house. Plain-clothed officers also used torches to briefly search a Range Rover outside the London address. Live updates on Mandelson investigation Metropolitan Police deputy assistant commissioner Hayley Sewart said the "central specialist crime team" were carrying out the warrants. "The searches are related to an ongoing investigation into misconduct in public office offences, involving a 72-year-old man," said a statement. "He has not been arrested and enquiries are ongoing." The search is part of an investigation into Lord Mandelson following the latest release of files about Jeffrey Epstein, which have revealed more details about the pair's relationship. They appear to show Mandelson passed on market-sensitive information to Epstein when he was business secretary after the 2008 financial crisis. Lord Mandelson has denied any wrongdoing in relation to Epstein. He has said he regrets maintaining a relationship with him and apologised to the financier's victims. 'Significant volume of material' to be reviewed Sir Keir Starmer remains under pressure to release documents related to the peer's vetting to become UK ambassador to the US - a job he was sacked from in September. The prime minister has said Mandelson lied about the depth of his friendship with Epstein ahead of getting the prestigious job. In a letter to the chair of parliament's Intelligence and Security Committee (ISC), Sir Keir said he wanted the documents released as soon as possible. However, he said "a very significant volume of material" on Mandelson's appointment as ambassador needed to be reviewed first. In Friday's letter, Sir Keir said he had told the cabinet secretary to work with the ISC on "how material that may be prejudicial to the UK's national security and international relations is shared and reviewed". Documents coming 'shortly' Speaking to journalists earlier, Downing Street said the government would publish the documents "shortly". Sky News understands the government is working with police to ensure any document released does not undermine the police investigation into Mandelson. Officials are believed to be in the early stages of assessing the documents, of which there are thousands. The scandal surrounding Lord Mandelson has left Sir Keir under severe pressure, with some in Labour wanting him to resign. Labour MPs are urging Sir Keir to reveal whether he saw a report by an influential party peer that warned of Lord Mandelson's links to Epstein. Labour grandee Lord Glasman told Sky News last September that he had flagged to Number 10 about the pair's relationship but was met with a "discreet suggestion to basically shut up". Read more:What we've found in Epstein filesSurvivors condemn US government's handling of files In an interview with Sky News' Sophy Ridge, Lord Glasman suggested he was asked to report to Number 10 about the pair's relationship and he did - but suggested no action was taken. "They asked me to send a report and I sent a report," he said. "I did say when I got back, I would think again about this publicly. "Then I did get a discreet suggestion to basically shut up about that, and I did." McSweeney under pressure Even more focus has been placed on the prime minister's chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, who was a close political ally of Lord Mandelson. Labour backbencher MP Simon Opher called for a "clear out at Number 10". "If my chief of staff had done this, I think he would be looking for another job," Mr Opher told the BBC. Veteran Labour MP Clive Efford and Southport MP Patrick Hurley have also said Mr McSweeney should leave Number 10. PM's future Former cabinet minister and Labour grandee Harriet Harman told the Electoral Dysfunction podcast previously that the prime minister needed a "real reset". Sir Keir could lose his premiership if he does not do the right thing, Ms Harman added. However, so far no big names on the current frontline of Labour politics have turned their fire on the prime minister and his staff. Sir Keir on Thursday apologised for believing Lord Mandelson's "lies" about his closeness to paedophile financier Epstein. The prime minister made Lord Mandelson the UK's ambassador to the US in 2024. 👉Tap here to listen to Electoral Dysfunction on your podcast app 👈 Following a partial release of the Epstein files last year, Sir Keir sacked him after it emerged how close the pair were. Another tranche of millions of documents released by the US government recently saw Mandelson quit Labour and resign from the House of Lords.

The defender sat down with one of those very pundits, Sky Sports' Gary Neville, ahead of the Super Sunday clash against Manchester City. Earlier this season Van Dijk was involved with a media back and forth with former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney over his critiques of the defender. The Reds skipper confronted the pundit over his comments after Liverpool had beaten Real Madrid in the Champions League. More recently, Nicky Butt and Lisandro Martinez have exchanged public messages after comments from the ex-Manchester United midfielder. Virgil van Dijk with Gary Neville: Liverpool change, CL football and retirement plansArne Slot stands by entertainment ethos but admits surprise at 'change' in PL styleGot Sky? Watch Liverpool games LIVE on your phone📱Not got Sky? Get Sky Sports or stream with no contract on NOW📺 Van Dijk says he can handle the criticisms, but worries that with the rise of social media and its popularity among younger players, it could begin to have a detrimental impact. "For me personally, I can deal with it, but I'm a bit worried for the next generation," he told Neville. "I feel like the ex-top players have a responsibility to the new generation. "Criticism is absolutely normal and part of the game, and I think it should stay that way. But sometimes criticism also goes into being clickbait, saying things to provoke things, and without thinking about the repercussions for a mental side of players, and especially the younger generation, who are constantly on social media. "You can say, 'yeah, you shouldn't be on social media' - that's what I've mentioned [to them] loads of times. "There is always this thing of when you play a good game, younger players check all the positive praises, but when you have a worse game, and you're getting bullied all over social media, or you're getting bad criticism, it can really affect you. I've seen that in certain players in the past, and currently as well, because it's just not easy. "It's going to get worse and worse, because the platforms nowadays, with the clickbait and the headlines, everyone is on it constantly. "I feel like especially the ex-pros, top players, who have been through everything as well, they have this responsibility of protecting a little bit of that side as well. That's something maybe to look at." One member of Liverpool's set-up who has been under the spotlight is head coach Arne Slot, with the Reds struggling to hit the heights of last season. Van Dijk added: "Criticism for the season we are having is well-deserved because of the way we have been playing at times, the way we have been losing games on the bounce, that's not the standard we set, especially last year. "But you have criticism and you have disrespect. I've got asked the question asked last week about do I think the disrespect is well-deserved, and I don't know, because I don't read it at all times. "We are in a process of things, and it takes time. From what I know, Liverpool is not a club of making rash decisions and they trust the process. "But I know how the world works. I know the pressure that managers are under, and they are held responsible and accountable for the results we are getting. "I still feel that it's a process. In my eyes, he deserves the respect and the chance to make sure that this process is going to end in a positive way." Watch Liverpool vs Man City live on Sky Sports Premier League and Main Event from 4pm on Super Sunday. Kick-off 4.30pm.

Boxes were seen being carried from his property in Camden, north London, on Friday evening, while police cars were parked in the driveway of Mandelson's Wiltshire house. Plain-clothed officers also used torches to briefly search a Range Rover outside the London address. Live updates on Mandelson investigation Metropolitan Police deputy assistant commissioner Hayley Sewart said the "central specialist crime team" were carrying out the warrants. "The searches are related to an ongoing investigation into misconduct in public office offences, involving a 72-year-old man," said a statement. "He has not been arrested and enquiries are ongoing." The search is part of an investigation into Lord Mandelson following the latest release of files about Jeffrey Epstein, which have revealed more details about the pair's relationship. They appear to show Mandelson passed on market-sensitive information to Epstein when he was business secretary after the 2008 financial crisis. Lord Mandelson has denied any wrongdoing in relation to Epstein. He has said he regrets maintaining a relationship with him and apologised to the financier's victims. 'Significant volume of material' to be reviewed Sir Keir Starmer remains under pressure to release documents related to the peer's vetting to become UK ambassador to the US - a job he was sacked from in September. The prime minister has said Mandelson lied about the depth of his friendship with Epstein ahead of getting the prestigious job. In a letter to the chair of parliament's Intelligence and Security Committee (ISC), Sir Keir said he wanted the documents released as soon as possible. However, he said "a very significant volume of material" on Mandelson's appointment as ambassador needed to be reviewed first. In Friday's letter, Sir Keir said he had told the cabinet secretary to work with the ISC on "how material that may be prejudicial to the UK's national security and international relations is shared and reviewed". Documents coming 'shortly' Speaking to journalists earlier, Downing Street said the government would publish the documents "shortly". Sky News understands the government is working with police to ensure any document released does not undermine the police investigation into Mandelson. Officials are believed to be in the early stages of assessing the documents, of which there are thousands. The scandal surrounding Lord Mandelson has left Sir Keir under severe pressure, with some in Labour wanting him to resign. Labour MPs are urging Sir Keir to reveal whether he saw a report by an influential party peer that warned of Lord Mandelson's links to Epstein. Labour grandee Lord Glasman told Sky News last September that he had flagged to Number 10 about the pair's relationship but was met with a "discreet suggestion to basically shut up". Read more:What we've found in Epstein filesSurvivors condemn US government's handling of files In an interview with Sky News' Sophy Ridge, Lord Glasman suggested he was asked to report to Number 10 about the pair's relationship and he did - but suggested no action was taken. "They asked me to send a report and I sent a report," he said. "I did say when I got back, I would think again about this publicly. "Then I did get a discreet suggestion to basically shut up about that, and I did." McSweeney under pressure Even more focus has been placed on the prime minister's chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, who was a close political ally of Lord Mandelson. Labour backbencher MP Simon Opher called for a "clear out at Number 10". "If my chief of staff had done this, I think he would be looking for another job," Mr Opher told the BBC. Veteran Labour MP Clive Efford and Southport MP Patrick Hurley have also said Mr McSweeney should leave Number 10. PM's future Former cabinet minister and Labour grandee Harriet Harman told the Electoral Dysfunction podcast previously that the prime minister needed a "real reset". Sir Keir could lose his premiership if he does not do the right thing, Ms Harman added. However, so far no big names on the current frontline of Labour politics have turned their fire on the prime minister and his staff. Sir Keir on Thursday apologised for believing Lord Mandelson's "lies" about his closeness to paedophile financier Epstein. The prime minister made Lord Mandelson the UK's ambassador to the US in 2024. 👉Tap here to listen to Electoral Dysfunction on your podcast app 👈 Following a partial release of the Epstein files last year, Sir Keir sacked him after it emerged how close the pair were. Another tranche of millions of documents released by the US government recently saw Mandelson quit Labour and resign from the House of Lords.

While there's no direct reference to ICE (US Immigration and Customs Enforcement), authority is shown as unpredictable, militarised and with the power to destabilise entire neighbourhoods. Since the film came out at the end of last September, those aspects have come to feel incredibly timely. "Devastatingly so," according to its producer, Sara Murphy, after the killing by federal agents in Minneapolis of protesters Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti. "I don't think we could have anticipated just how close to home it would be," Murphy says, "as a sort of reflection of the situation around race and immigration in the US." "It's hitting an audience in their core," Murphy adds. "I think is reflective of the world that we're living in today, but I think, hopefully, it is also an optimistic take on how we can continue to fight for the things that are important to us and find peace in community. "I hope the takeaway is one of optimism." As well as being nominated for 13 Oscars, Anderson's film is the one to beat at the BAFTAs. It leads the field with 14 nominations, including best director for Thomas Anderson and best actor for Leonardo DiCaprio. While the original book the film is based on, Vineland, referenced the Nixon era, Thomas Anderson's film remains ambiguous but certainly feels contemporary. It follows a fractured group of activists as they navigate an America shaped by surveillance and escalating state power, culminating in DiCaprio's character's race to find his missing daughter. 'An unpredictable ride' Speaking after the BAFTA nominations were announced, Murphy explains: "We've been really overwhelmed, honoured and obviously proud of the film and how it's been received by audiences and critics. "The script is a loose adaptation of the book, there are the revolutionary aspects....and then I think Paul as an artist has absorbed and observed the world that we're living in...it's become closer to home and to our current realities." Murphy says she hopes the film's success encourages more studios to invest in "risky" projects like it. "Original films are not usually done at this level…I think it feels like a big, good-time movie," she says. "I hope that, first and foremost, people are enjoying themselves, it's an unpredictable ride full of incredible performances." Read more from Sky News:Sledgehammer-wielding robbers raid family jewellersEven Starmer's allies are unsure about his future Could this be the year Thomas Anderson finally wins an Academy Award for his direction? The filmmaker has been both Oscar and BAFTA-nominated before but never won. While There Will Be Blood (2007), Phantom Thread (2017) and Licorice Pizza (2021) certainly generated a lot of awards buzz, this year he appears to be the frontrunner. As Murphy puts it: "Paul is an incredible writer and director. I feel like his films are constantly challenging and surprising. I'm excited for him and all the awards the recognition. He deserves it all."

Labour grandee Lord Glassman told Sky News last September that he had flagged to Number 10 about the pair's relationship but was met with a "discreet suggestion to basically shut up". Politics latest: Police search Mandelson address In an interview with Sky News' Sophy Ridge, Lord Glasman suggested he was asked to report to Number 10 about the pair's relationship and he did - but suggested no action was taken. "They asked me to send a report and I sent a report," he said. "I did say when I got back, I would think again about this publicly. "Then I did get a discreet suggestion to basically shut up about that, and I did." Sky News has approached Downing Street for comment on whether the report was passed to the prime minister but has not received a response. 'Starmer must reveal if he saw Glasman's report' Clive Lewis, the Labour MP for Norwich South, told Sky News that the report "must be released". "Either Maurice [Lord Glassman] needs to show the email trail and the document that he passed on to Number 10. And Number 10 needs to show what they knew. "The longer this takes to draw out, the more damage to the Labour Party - this needs a clean, all cards on the table approach. "They can't have it dragged out kicking and screaming - this will destroy us. We need full disclosure. "Keir Starmer must reveal if he saw Glasman's report or if it was kept from him." A minister added: "We need to know if the PM saw it or if it was deliberately withheld from him. "The report should be definitely be released. It just highlights how badly Keir was failed by those closest to him." It comes as the prime minister continues to face intense pressure over his decision to appoint Lord Mandelson as US ambassador despite admitting that the official security vetting he received mentioned his ongoing relationship with Epstein even following his conviction for soliciting a minor in 2008. On Thursday, Sir Keir attempted to save his premiership by offering an apology to Epstein's victims for believing what he called "Mandelson's lies". Addressing Epstein's victims from an event in Hastings, the prime minister said: "I want to say this: I am sorry. "Sorry for what was done to you. Sorry that so many people with power failed you. "Sorry for having believed Mandelson's lies and appointed him, and sorry that even now you're forced to watch this story unfold in public once again." Lord Mandelson, a senior adviser to Sir Tony Blair and a cabinet minister during the New Labour years, was sacked in September after he featured in a number of Epstein-related files and photos released by a US Congressional committee. He then resigned from the Labour party and the House of Lords after further damaging revelations were uncovered among a tranche of three million documents released by the US Department of Justice last week. Emails showed that Lord Mandelson had a close business relationship with Epstein as well as personal one. Among the most damaging accusations are that he forwarded market-sensitive information to Epstein - including an alleged forewarning about a €500bn EU bank bailout in 2010. Lord Mandelson has denied any wrongdoing in relation to Epstein. He has said he regrets maintaining a relationship with him and apologised to the financier's victims. During a dramatic day in the Commons on Wednesday, the government agreed to publish documents relating to Lord Mandelson's appointment after the Conservatives tabled a humble address to force their disclosure. Initially the government wanted to release the documents on the condition they did not compromise national security or international relations - but that stance was later watered down following interventions from Angela Rayner, the former deputy prime minister, who demanded that the files deemed to be a risk first be reviewed by parliament's Intelligence and Security Committee. Read more:Top Labour figure warns Mandelson scandal could bring PM downWhat do the Epstein files say about Lord Peter Mandelson? It means that instead of the cabinet secretary deciding what does or does not compromise national security or international relations, that power will lie with the MPs on the committee. The publication of documents may be further delayed by a criminal investigation into Lord Mandelson, whose two properties in Wilshire and Camden were searched on Friday afternoon. Despite the prime minister's public apology to Epstein's victims, Labour MPs were still calling on Mr McSweeney to go. "Universally we can see PM is a good man and I genuinely believe he means his apology," said one minister. "The problem we have is the people around him - he is clearly reliant on people who give him bad advice. It is a universal feeling in the majority of the PLP [parliamentary Labour Party] that Morgan needs to go." Another Labour MP added: "Keir needs to get rid of Morgan - and he could actually have an OK relationship with the PLP if he did." Some reserved their anger for the prime minister, with one backbencher telling Sky News: "100% Keir needs to go. He wants to hang on to May so he can say things haven't worked out. He wants to blame the local elections. Frankly his name is dirt here."

Van Gerwen was in fine form at the Utilita Arena as he reeled off six legs in a row to sweep aside Stephen Bunting in the quarter-finals. His power-scoring and strong doubling then helped him pick up a 6-2 win over Luke Humphries in the semis before he capped off his night with a strong 6-4 victory against Dutch compatriot Gian van Veen in the final. Premier League Darts 2026 Night One: As it happened!Darts in 2026: Key dates, calendar, resultsGot Sky? Watch on the Sky Sports app 📱Not got Sky? Get instant access with NOW 📺 It was a marked change from 2025 for 'The Green Machine' when he failed to register a nightly win in the Premier League. The seven-time Premier League champion returned to this format with a bang, though, sending out a statement that he still has the game to beat anyone. While it was a strong night for 'MVG', he is making sure to stay focused on growing his game as a whole as he uses winning and enjoyment as his fuel. "It's a very long route, but winning games is the best medicine for your form and everything," Van Gerwen said. "As long as you keep battling your own battles, winning games, you get confidence, then anything is possible. "I love playing in the Premier League because I love playing in front of big crowds. To play in front of all those thousands of people, it gives me a lot of joy." Van Gerwen is the early table-topper and is looking to remain at the head of the field. "For my mindset, I don't think that [winning] matters. I know I have a good mindset, but it's always nice to be in front of them instead of chasing them," he added. "Now they have to chase me and make sure they battle back and make sure they get up the table as well. "For me, it gets a little bit more relaxed, but don't get me wrong, it's going to be a long 15, 16 weeks ahead, so I need to make sure I keep my focus going." 'I did not find my A-game' Indeed, the 36-year-old feels he picked up his win on Night One without even finding his top levels, which is ominous if he can consistently reach his old heights across the 16 weeks. "It's definitely a good performance," he added. "Without playing my A-game, I still won it. I was steady and had some fantastic finishing at the right moments. "I know I can do better but this gives you confidence. Winning games is the best medicine and this means a lot to me." Who will win this year's Premier League Darts? Luke Humphries will be defending his title and you can watch the action every single Thursday from February until May on Sky Sports. Stream darts and more top sport with NOW.