American artist, lawyer, and businessman; son of President Joe Biden
Campaigners and patients highlight brain cancer as a leading cause of death among under-40s. They urge Downing Street to appoint a national brain cancer lead and accelerate research, arguing the Rare Cancers Bill does not go far enough. The appeals come amid Commonwealth Games coverage and recent interviews with patients and supporters.
Jill Biden has said she was "frightened" watching Joe Biden's June 2024 debate performance and thought he might be having a stroke, according to excerpts from her memoir View from the East Wing and a CBS News interview. The book has recounted concerns about his health before the debate and the chain of events that led to his withdrawal from the 2024 race.
The Independent and AP News report Jill Biden’s remarks on her husband’s sobriety and addiction history, with reactions from online critics and new disclosures in her memoir.
The Supreme Court has ruled unanimously that prosecuting a marijuana user for illegal gun possession violates the Second Amendment. The decision narrows, but does not erase, the government’s power to restrict firearms for drug users, and cites a trend toward more permissive cannabis policy. The ruling centers on Ali Danial Hemani, a Texas resident charged in 2023 after FBI agents found drugs in his home.
The Supreme Court has ruled that the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act does not permit lawsuits for monetary damages against prison staff, even when a prisoner’s religious rights are violated. The decision maintains that liability cannot attach to individual employees who did not consent to be sued.
Labor deputy leader pushes for election-specific duties on major platforms to counter misinformation and foreign interference. She wants a digital code of practice and framework during elections, with the Electoral Commission collaborating with Ofcom and platforms. Critics say the move aims to protect democracy by ensuring informed choices amid opaque algorithms. The issue comes as ministers flagged concerns over platform responsibility.
Senator Lindsey Graham has died after a brief, sudden illness. Tributes pour in from leaders worldwide as President Trump reflects on their friendship and Graham’s long career in the Senate and military service. The New York Times reports on successor plans and ongoing Senate race implications.
President Trump has delivered a primetime address releasing declassified intelligence he says shows China acquired large volumes of U.S. voter data and that officials hid reports about foreign efforts to target U.S. elections. Journalists, former intelligence officials and state authorities have said the documents do not prove foreign actors altered 2020 vote counts and many of the administration's claims have been disputed.
Hunter Biden has been leveraging social media, podcasts and art sales to rebrand himself amid ongoing public scrutiny. He has been appearing on far-right and controversial platforms, and his art pieces are selling for high sums, with private video calls included with each sale. Analysts say his strategy is aimed at monetizing attention, not launching a political bid.
The Tate brothers face UK extradition on charges including rape and trafficking. U.S. authorities have arrested them in Miami and Britain has sought extradition; the White House says it will honor treaties and will not intervene. Barron Trump’s alleged ties to the case are under close scrutiny as lawmakers push for more transparency.
Hunter Biden defends his father’s presidential pardon in a BBC interview, acknowledging criticism but portraying it as a necessary move in a fraught political moment. He discusses his father’s health, his own legal troubles, and the broader impact on American public life.
Hunter Biden has told the BBC that his father, former president Joe Biden, is suffering metastatic prostate cancer that has spread to his bones and is causing severe pain and debilitation. The 83-year-old has been public about his diagnosis since May 2025 and continues to speak on public issues while working on a memoir.