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Family first: Biden joins list of US presidents pardoning relatives

12 Sept 02:28 Key points summarised by AI

President Joe Biden granted a "full and unconditional" pardon to his son, Hunter Biden, a rare move for a sitting president involving a direct family member.
This pardon continues a trend among US presidents, with Bill Clinton previously pardoning his half-brother Roger and Donald Trump pardoning Charles Kushner, father of his son-in-law.
Biden justified the pardon by asserting that Hunter was "selectively, and unfairly, prosecuted" due to his status as the president's son, claiming "raw politics" had tainted the justice process.
Hunter Biden had pleaded guilty to tax evasion and faced a felony gun charge, with his father contending he was unfairly targeted solely because of their family connection.

Today 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.