Biden pardons son Hunter
President Biden has pardoned his son, Hunter. He was convicted earlier this year of illegally buying a gun and lying about his drug use, as well as tax evasion.
In his last months as president, Joe Biden has pardoned his son Hunter - the younger Biden was due to face sentencing later this month on federal felony gun and tax evasion charges - we will be speaking to a former federal prosecutor.
Meanwhile, Biden is on his way to Angola with big business deals in mind. But activists are calling on him to raise human rights in the country when he meets his Angolan counterpart.
Syria's president, Bashar al- Assad, has welcomed support from Iran and Russia in the fight against the surprise rebel offensive in northern Syria. This latest round of fighting has displaced thousands and caused heavy civilian casualties.
Thousands of Lebanese continue to try and return to their homes in the south of the country following the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.
Our chief international correspondent visits Darfur, Sudan's region the UN says is on the brink of famine.
We'll also be speaking to British Development Minister after her visit to Sudan.
(Pic: President Joe Biden and son Hunter at Hancock Field Air National Guard Base, February 4, 2023; Credit: Reuters)
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