Morning news brief: Biden's 1st speech after US presidential debate; Panama Papers trial, and more

Hours after his disappointing performance in the United States presidential election debate, President Joe Bidenslammed those who criticised his age andvowed thathe would win re-election in November. In other news, three leaders, including the former Bolivian general, who have been accused of leading the failed coup against Bolivian President Luis Arce were remanded in custody, on Friday (Jun 28), said the country’s top prosecutor.

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In afiery speech, hours after his disappointing performance in the United States presidential election debate, President Joe Bidenslammed those who criticised his age andvowedto his supporters that he would win re-election in November amid rising concerns over his candidature among the Democrats.

Three leaders, including the former Bolivian general, who have been accused of leading the failed coup against Bolivian President Luis Arce were remanded in custody.Arce said that the detainedformer Bolivian generalhad planned to “take over” the government and become the president if the coup was successful.

The Supreme Court of the United States said on Friday (June 28), the Justice Department went too far by charging hundreds involved in the January 6 Capitol riot with obstructing Congress.

Boeing's Starliner capsule return journey to Earth has gone on indefinite hold because of new thruster tests' pending results and the ongoing analysis of helium leaks which started during the capsule's journey to the International Space Station, stated NASA on Friday (June 28).

A Panamanian court has acquitted 28 people charged with money laundering at the centre of the ‘Panama Papers’ scandal, said the country’s judicial branch, in a statement on Friday (Jun 28).

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