Biden’s shaky debate has overseas allies bracing for Trump return


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Open this photo in gallery: U.S. President Joe Biden attends the first presidential debate hosted by CNN in Atlanta, on June 27.Marco Bello/Reuters Joe Biden’s shaky performance in the U.S. presidential debate drew stunned global reactions on Friday, prompting public calls for him to step aside and likely leaving some of America’s closest allies steeling for Donald Trump’s return. Biden’s supporters had hoped Thursday’s debate would erase worries that he was too old to serve but footage of the president sounding hoarse and stumbling over his words boosted Trump, said politicians, analysts and investors. Global newspapers were also damning. France’s...