According to BBC.com: US President Joe Biden announces he’s withdrawing from the race to be the next president, following mounting pressure from Democrats.
He says his decision “is in the best interest of my party and the country” – but will stay on for the final six months of his term.
Biden has endorsed Kamala Harris, the current vice-president, to be the new Democratic nominee.
It comes four months before Americans go to the polls on 5 November.
Biden, 81, had faced increasing calls to step aside after a faltering debate performance against Republican candidate Donald Trump in June.
