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World of photos, June 6, 2024
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World of photos, June 6, 2024

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Hunter Biden’s own memoir played back to narrate his spiral into addiction

Hunter Biden’s own memoir played back to narrate his spiral into addiction

It ended with bitter written words: expletive-laced, panicked texts to Hallie Biden, his brother’s widow and his one-time girlfriend, berating her for disposing of his handgun.

  • by Glenn Thrush, Eileen Sullivan and Zach Montague
‘Every reason’ to think Netanyahu is prolonging war, Biden says

‘Every reason’ to think Netanyahu is prolonging war, Biden says

Political observers say Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party would lose an Israeli election if one were held today.

  • by Farrah Tomazin
Biden takes on Trump over border crisis with surprise cap on asylum seekers

Biden takes on Trump over border crisis with surprise cap on asylum seekers

With five months until the election, Biden has issued an executive order to stem the flow of people illegally crossing into the United States.

  • by Farrah Tomazin
World of photos, June 5, 2024
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World of photos, June 5, 2024

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‘Boundless love’: Joe Biden issues rare public statement of support for son Hunter

‘Boundless love’: Joe Biden issues rare public statement of support for son Hunter

The US president’s 54-year-old son appeared in court in Delaware to fight charges of multiple gun charges that could land him in jail. 

  • by Farrah Tomazin
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Trump’s martyr schtick is working, at least with my Republican siblings

Trump’s martyr schtick is working, at least with my Republican siblings

Donald Trump has been playing the victim since his bombshell conviction, and if my family straw poll is indicative, it’s an effective strategy.

  • by Maureen Dowd
Mexico’s Sheinbaum wins landslide to become first woman president

Mexico’s Sheinbaum wins landslide to become first woman president

Victory for Claudia Sheinbaum is a major step for Mexico, a country known for its macho culture and home to the world’s second-biggest Roman Catholic population.

  • by Kylie Madry and Valentine Hilaire
World of photos, June 4, 2024
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World of photos, June 4, 2024

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The tense romance and the stolen gun that landed Hunter Biden in court

The tense romance and the stolen gun that landed Hunter Biden in court

When it emerged that Hunter Biden had fallen in love with his brother’s widow, they looked to Joe Biden to tell the children – and the world.

  • by Matt Viser
With Melania missing, her role in the post-conviction Trump campaign is more uncertain

With Melania missing, her role in the post-conviction Trump campaign is more uncertain

How much is she willing to put up for a man who betrayed and humiliated her? And now that Trump is officially a felon, will she appear by his side as he campaigns?

  • by Farrah Tomazin