Politics latest: Albanese's sorrow for 'friend' Joe Biden, Marles flags EU/AUS

Anthony Albanese says he was saddened to hear his 'friend', former US president Joe Biden has prostate cancer, sending the family his well wishes in a brief statement, Acting Prime Minister Richard Marles says Australia has a ‘growing strategic relationship with Europe’, welcoming its importance in a 'defence context’.

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 25: U.S. President Joe Biden welcomes Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during an arrival ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House October 25, 2023 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Albanese will participate in a bilateral meeting in the Oval Office, a joint press conference and a state dinner. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

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