Good morning and welcome to Newsweek’s summary of Monday’s national, regional and international newspapers.
Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal leads on the first round of the French elections. Official Interior Ministry results showed that the far-right National Rally party, led by Marine Le Pen, and its allies had won 33.4 percent of the vote. President Emmanuel Macron‘s centrist alliance had a disappointing night, winning just 20.7 percent. The left-wing coalition came second with 27.9 percent. Macron placed a massive bet when he called the snap election, the paper writes. And that bet now appears to have backfired.
USA Today
USA Today runs a news analysis on its front page questioning whether Joe Biden can survive the damage of his debate performance last week. “Efforts by Team Biden to shore up his support and move on haven’t quieted alarm about his prospects in November,” Susan Page writes. It also features a report on the Category 4 storm Beryl, which is barreling toward the Caribbean. Life-threatening winds and a powerful storm surge are expected when the storm strikes the Windward Islands later on Monday.
The New York Times
The New York Times leads on its editorial board calling for Biden to leave the presidential race, citing concerns over his leadership and electability. Another article discusses the Biden team’s frantic efforts to salvage his campaign. A main feature covers the legacy of Rodrigo Duterte’s violent drug war in the Philippines and ongoing searches for justice by victims’ families. A cultural piece reflects on Mikhail Baryshnikov’s journey from the U.S.S.R. and the challenges faced by Russian artists today.
LA Times
The front page of the Los Angeles Times features a detailed account of the final days of Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs before his fatal overdose in 2019. Another major story highlights how funds intended for surrogacy arrangements have become inaccessible, leaving expectant parents in distress.
The Washington Post
The Washington Post also features a prominent story on the Biden campaign launching “frenzied efforts” to save his presidential bid. The lead image shows a Ukrainian couple marrying despite ongoing conflict in Kharkiv. The paper also reports on rising global temperatures, which could increase dengue fever spread, with Puerto Rico experiencing a surge in cases.
New York Post
The New York Post claims Biden is “only alert between 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.” and that a new poll showed 72 percent of registered voters do not think he is mentally fit for the presidency, following the TV debate last week.
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