Joe Biden has rejected calls from within the Democratic Party, including those from former President Barack Obama, urging him to stand down from his presidential re-election campaign.

Kenya is experiencing unrest as police officers arrest a protester in Nairobi who called for the resignation of President William Ruto, following a day of nationwide protests demanding his departure and denouncing tax hikes and the increasing cost of living.

The Financial Times reports that French far-right leader Jordan Bardella of National Rally has vowed to wage a “cultural battle” against Islamism.

A Labour parliamentary candidate is under investigation and has been suspended by the party after it emerged that he placed a bet on himself to lose in the upcoming by-election, raising concerns about election integrity and gambling practices.