Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles. One news app.

The Independent UK

Holly Patrick

George W Bush pats Barack Obama’s belly as he takes seat at Jimmy Carter’s funeral

Barack Obama George W Bush Jimmy Carter

George W Bush gave Barack Obama a belly tap at Jimmy Carter's funeral on Thursday, 9 January, as presidents past and present gathered for the memorial service.

As the 43rd president took his seat, his successor stood up. However, President-elect Donald Trump and incoming first lady Melania Trump stayed seated.

As Mr Bush went to take his seat, he gave Mr Obama a tap on his belly.

Mr Obama returned the friendly gesture by patting Mr Bush on his back.

Sign up to read this article

Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.

Already a member? Sign in here

Top stories on inkl right now

Blue Origin Launches New Glenn Rocket In Early Morning Hours

Blue Origin Launches New Glenn Rocket In Early Morning Hours

Learn why Blue Origin schedules New Glenn rocket launches in the early hours for safety and efficiency, minimizing disruptions to commercial aviation.

Criminal appeals court to rehear election wrongdoing case involving Washington County Republican

Criminal appeals court to rehear election wrongdoing case involving Washington County Republican

The Court of Criminal Appeals will rehear a case it threw out last year. Three of the judges became targets of Attorney General Ken Paxton over another ruling and lost reelection.

The Texas Tribune

Massachusetts governor proposes that migrants in shelter be in country legally

Massachusetts governor proposes that migrants in shelter be in country legally

The governor of Massachusetts has proposed that at least one member of a family staying in emergency shelters be in the country legally, hardening her stance at a time when concerns were raised about the safety at the facilties

The Independent UK

Man gets 2 years in US prison for aiding pushy effort to get ex-official to return to China

Man gets 2 years in US prison for aiding pushy effort to get ex-official to return to China

A man convicted in the first trial highlighting U.S. claims that China harasses its critics overseas has been sentenced to two years in prison

The Independent UK

One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites

Already a member? Sign in here

Pam Bondi Refuses to Say If She'll Investigate Jack Smith, Liz Cheney: 'That's a Hypothetical, I'm Not Going to Answer That'

Pam Bondi Refuses to Say If She'll Investigate Jack Smith, Liz Cheney: 'That's a Hypothetical, I'm Not Going to Answer That'

During Wednesday's tense Senate confirmation hearing for Attorney General nominee Pam Bondi, Bondi repeatedly declined to say if she would investigate Special Counsel Jack Smith and former Congresswoman Liz Cheney.

Australian woman charged with filming baby ‘in distress’ and posting on social media to lure donations

Australian woman charged with filming baby ‘in distress’ and posting on social media to lure donations

Police say the baby could have become ’gravely ill’ and also possibly died had she stayed in the woman’s care

The Independent UK

Related Stories

Top stories on inkl right now

Blue Origin Launches New Glenn Rocket In Early Morning Hours

Blue Origin Launches New Glenn Rocket In Early Morning Hours

Learn why Blue Origin schedules New Glenn rocket launches in the early hours for safety and efficiency, minimizing disruptions to commercial aviation.

Criminal appeals court to rehear election wrongdoing case involving Washington County Republican

Criminal appeals court to rehear election wrongdoing case involving Washington County Republican

The Court of Criminal Appeals will rehear a case it threw out last year. Three of the judges became targets of Attorney General Ken Paxton over another ruling and lost reelection.

The Texas Tribune

Massachusetts governor proposes that migrants in shelter be in country legally

Massachusetts governor proposes that migrants in shelter be in country legally

The governor of Massachusetts has proposed that at least one member of a family staying in emergency shelters be in the country legally, hardening her stance at a time when concerns were raised about the safety at the facilties

The Independent UK

Man gets 2 years in US prison for aiding pushy effort to get ex-official to return to China

Man gets 2 years in US prison for aiding pushy effort to get ex-official to return to China

A man convicted in the first trial highlighting U.S. claims that China harasses its critics overseas has been sentenced to two years in prison

The Independent UK

One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites

Already a member? Sign in here

Pam Bondi Refuses to Say If She'll Investigate Jack Smith, Liz Cheney: 'That's a Hypothetical, I'm Not Going to Answer That'

Pam Bondi Refuses to Say If She'll Investigate Jack Smith, Liz Cheney: 'That's a Hypothetical, I'm Not Going to Answer That'

During Wednesday's tense Senate confirmation hearing for Attorney General nominee Pam Bondi, Bondi repeatedly declined to say if she would investigate Special Counsel Jack Smith and former Congresswoman Liz Cheney.

Australian woman charged with filming baby ‘in distress’ and posting on social media to lure donations

Australian woman charged with filming baby ‘in distress’ and posting on social media to lure donations

Police say the baby could have become ’gravely ill’ and also possibly died had she stayed in the woman’s care

The Independent UK

Our Picks

Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old by Brooke Shields review

The former child star on Hollywood’s ridiculous expectations of women – at every age

The Guardian - UK

Red squirrels fed on peanuts have weaker jaws – here’s why that matters for conservation

Red squirrels have been replaced over a large part of Great Britain by the non-native grey squirrel, introduced from North America in the late 19th century. Today, the British population of red squirrels (approximately 287,000) is mostly restricted to Scotland, northern England and some offshore islands.

The Conversation

Brad Pitt warns fans about 'awful' scammers targeting fans

'Bullet Train' actor Brad Pitt has urged people to be vigilant after a fan was scammed out of her life savings.

'Go home' Kelly Osbourne blasts 'disturbing' celebrities for using LA fires as 'photo op'

Kelly Osbourne has blasted "disturbing" stars for allegedly using the Los Angeles wildfires, which have killed at least 25 people, as a "photo op" and to "get attention".

Squid Game Season 2 Was Packed With Hidden Details And Symbols, Here Are 21 Of The Best

To save you from having to watch it for the second time, Bored Panda has compiled a list of Easter eggs fans found in Squid Game season 2. The post Squid Game Season 2 Was Packed With Hidden Details And Symbols, Here Are 21 Of The Best first appeared on…

Brad Pitt Isn't Messaging You, Rep Warns, After Adoring Fan Scammed

A representative for Brad Pitt has warned fans to be wary of impersonation scams after a French woman lost her life savings to fraudsters posing as the Hollywood star.

International Business Times

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.

Download on the AppStore

Get it on Google Play