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US President Joe Biden on Sunday announced he would end his re-election campaign, and said Kamala Harris, his vice-president, should take his place. “I want to offer my full support and endorsement for Kamala to be the nominee of our party this year,” he wrote on X. “Democrats — it’s time to come together and beat Trump.” Ms Harris taking ...

The President of United States Joe Biden has dropped out of the race to seek re-election as President for the second term. In a statement issued on social media, Mr Biden said he is focusing on his duties for the remaining months in office. He also stated that he knows he has made the right decision to refuse the nomination. ...

During a campaign event in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Donald Trump cast the recent assassination attempt, where he was shot in the ear, as an act of sacrifice for democracy. Despite the attack, Trump’s supporters remained unwavering in their support, with many expressing that the shooting would not deter them from attending the rally. The event was held indoors, allowing security ...

Joe Biden ‘s campaign is facing mounting pressure amid reported concerns from former President Barack Obama about the presidential election. The mood among Democrats appears to be darkening, with some senior party officials reportedly suggesting that Biden’s stepping down as the nominee is “inevitable”. A recent poll by CBS News, the BBC’s US partner, shows Biden trailing Trump by five ...

In a bid to restore order in the wake of violent anti-government protests, Kenyan police have announced a ban on rallies in the capital city of Nairobi. The rallies, initially sparked by proposed tax hikes, have escalated into widespread violence, drawing attention and concern from all corners of the country. The country has been roiled by initially peaceful rallies against ...