Hunter Biden found guilty on gun charges
Hunter Biden, the president’s son, Convicted of three felonies The verdict is a personal blow to President Biden as he enters the final months of his re-election campaign.
The maximum penalty could be 25 years in prison and a $750,000 fine. But sentencing guidelines call for a fraction of that, and first-time offenders who commit violent crimes without weapons typically don’t get jail time. No sentencing date has been set. Here are the details: Some background on the allegations.
Biden’s gun case is widely viewed as the less serious of two federal indictments brought against him last year. He still faces serious tax charges stemming from his years of cocaine use, alcoholism and extravagant spending.
context: The trial brought to light Biden’s cocaine addiction, reckless behavior and profligate spending – as told by three of his former lovers, including the widow of Biden’s brother, Beau Biden.
The President’s response: Biden said he and first lady Jill Biden were proud to see Hunter Biden “so strong and so resilient in his recovery.” The president said he would not pardon his son.
Hamas, Israel under pressure to accept ceasefire
A day after the UN Security Council approved a US-backed ceasefire plan for Gaza, it was unclear whether Israel and Hamas would formally accept the plan. Here’s how it works.
An Israeli official said the proposal “enables Israel to achieve” its war goals, including destroying Hamas’ capabilities and releasing all hostages in Gaza, but did not say whether Israel would accept the deal. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has repeatedly refused to take a firm stance on the plan.
A senior Hamas official said the group “viewed positively” the proposal. Earlier yesterday, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the fate of the deal depended on Hamas’ top leader in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar, who has not yet said whether he supports the deal.
Hostage Rescue: The Israeli military said that when a truck carrying some hostages broke down and was surrounded by militants, Israel ordered an airstrike that killed a large number of Palestinians. Read the full story on the raid.
Rafa: The Israeli military said Soldiers killed Militants blew up a building where troops were stationed, injuring several people.
Nigeria’s worsening economic crisis
Nigeria faces severe challenges as millions struggle to afford food, fuel and medicine The worst economic crisis in a generationThe drop is huge: two years ago Nigeria was Africa’s largest economy, this year it will drop to fourth.
The crisis is believed to have its roots in the removal of some fuel subsidies and the devaluation of the currency – both reforms enacted by the president elected 15 months ago. Severe inflation means poverty is expected to rise further.
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Tenjan Lama Sherpa, one of Nepal’s most celebrated mountain guides of his generation, was killed in an avalanche last year while helping an American climber set a record. His brother also died during a rescue operation on Everest last year.
Their last brother Want to give up climbingBut he will set out again this season to earn a living and try to recover the Lama’s body.
The Russian invasion from a colonial perspective
Young Ukrainians are trying to rebuild their identity, away from Russian influence. This often means Re-examining Russia’s history in Ukraine and highlighting its colonial legacy.
Mariam Naiem, a researcher and podcaster, has emerged as a leading figure in these efforts. Calling Russia a colonial empire is a challenge to decades of scholarship, but Naiem and others point out that Russia has long sought to impose its language on Ukraine, occupy its territory and rewrite its history.
She said it was the war that led to the “decolonization” of Ukrainians, pointing to the shift of people from speaking Russian to speaking Ukrainian as an example. “That was decolonization,” she said.
