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Thousands of Epstein documents taken down after victims identified

The US Department of Justice faces criticism from victims after names and unredacted images included in latest release.

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Trump says Republicans 'should take over the voting' and 'nationalise' US elections

American elections are primarily run by state law, and voting is administered by local officials across the country.

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Trump seeks $1bn in damages from Harvard

The announcement is the latest development in the White House's ongoing feud with the Ivy League institution.

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Watch: Why is no-one being prosecuted over the Epstein files?

Gary O'Donoghue looks at why no prosecutions have yet come from the release of millions of documents.

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Clintons agree to testify on Epstein as vote looms to hold them in contempt of Congress

The couple bows to the House Oversight Committee's demands after arguing for months that its subpoenas were invalid.

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Shanties in a Lagos lagoon: Bulldozed and burnt

Residents suspect the demolitions are aimed at gentrifying the waterfront in Nigeria's biggest city, but officials deny this.

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Federal officers in Minneapolis to get body cameras 'effective immediately'

The decision follows bipartisan push for more accountablility after two US citizens were shot and killed by federal immigration officers in Minnesota.

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Beijing criticises Dalai Lama Grammy win as 'manipulation'

The Buddhist spiritual leader is recognised in the audiobook category for his meditations.

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Trump threatens to sue Trevor Noah over Epstein joke at Grammys

The US president labels Noah a "total loser" over a joke he told on stage during the awards ceremony.

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Partial US government shutdown enters third day as funding standoff continues

Democrats want changes in funding to the Department of Homeland Security in light of the fatal shootings of two US citizens during immigration raids.

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Candidate tough on crime wins Costa Rica presidential election

Laura Fernández won the election outright in the first round amid concern about a rise in organised crime.

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Bad Bunny declares 'ICE out' as he wins Grammy

The Puerto Rican star gets political, as he's tipped to win the main prize, album of the year.

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Syria's only female minister pushes for change: 'I'm not here for window dressing'

The BBC's Lyse Doucet follows Hind Kabawat as she confronts the challenges of fragmented, post-Assad Syria.

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Norway's PM agrees crown princess had 'poor judgement' over Epstein links

Jonas Gahr Støre says he agreed with Princess Mette-Marit's own remarks over her contacts with the late sex offender.

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Iranian protester Erfan Soltani released on bail, reports say

Reports in January had said he was due to be executed after his arrest in connection with anti-government protests.

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Epstein sent $75,000 to accounts linked to Mandelson, files suggest

Lord Mandelson says he has no record or recollection of receiving the sums and does not know if the documents are authentic.

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Slovakia PM's national security adviser resigns over Epstein links

Miroslav Lajčák steps down after newly released exchanges showed him discussing girls and diplomacy with the late sex offender.

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After ICE raids... a once bustling Chicago neighbourhood has changed

Businesses in Little Village - known as the "Mexico of the Midwest" - are suffering after months of immigration raids.

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Takeaways from the millions of newly released Epstein files

Three million new documents include hundreds of mentions of Trump and emails between Epstein and a person called "The Duke".

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Judge orders release of five-year-old detained by ICE in Minneapolis

The detention of pre-schooler Liam Conejo Ramos, pictured wearing a blue bunny-shaped hat and a Spider-Man backpack, sparked national outcry.

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US Commerce Secretary Lutnick planned Epstein island visit, emails show

The emails show Lutnick and his family planned a trip to Little Saint James, a private island Epstein purchased in 1998.

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Federal judge denies request to block ICE surge in Minnesota

A judge said ICE activity could have "heartbreaking" effects but said the state hadn't proven its case.

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Former CNN host Don Lemon charged in anti-ICE protest at Minnesota church

Lemon says he was just doing his job as a journalist reporting on the protests at the church.

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Canada's Poilievre sweeps Conservative party leadership test with 87.4%

The opposition leader received a strong show of support from party delegates, despite the recent electoral loss against the Liberals.

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Israel split over plans to bring back death penalty for deadly attacks

In a highly controversial move, some Israeli MPs are trying to introduce the death penalty for Palestinian attackers.

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US government partially shuts down despite last minute funding deal

The soonest the US House of Representatives can vote on the funding deal and end the shutdown is Monday.

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This army chief threatened to castrate opposition leader and claimed descent from Jesus

The Ugandan president’s son, notorious for explosive remarks on X, has ambitions to succeed his father.

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Luigi Mangione will not face death penalty if convicted, judge rules

A judge dismisses two federal counts against the 27-year-old, but he still faces state murder charges.

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Will Trump's pick to lead US central bank get him the change he wants?

Opinion is divided over whether Warsh will align with the US president's views over how the Federal Reserve should be run.

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Civil rights investigation opened into Alex Pretti shooting

The deputy attorney general said it was a “standard investigation” after Pretti's fatal shooting in Minneapolis.

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Mali lawmaker jailed in Ivory Coast for insulting president

Prosecutors say Mamadou Hawa Gassama described Alassane Ouattara as a "tyrant" and "an enemy of Mali".

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Trump picks Kevin Warsh to lead the US Federal Reserve

The 55-year-old economist had been considered for Fed chair during Trump's first term.

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'She's done a great job' - Donald Trump praises Melania's film

US First Lady Melania Trump and her husband President Donald Trump have walked the black carpet at the premier of her new documentary.

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Watch: Batman tells city council to not assist ICE at Super Bowl

The unidentified man dressed as Batman addressed Santa Clara city officials to condemn the city's position on cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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Watch: How Alex Pretti shooting led Trump to shift course in Minneapolis

BBC analysis editor Ros Atkins looks at why tensions have been running so high in the city - and how we got here.

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How Australian politics descended into ugliness after Bondi shooting

Political spats brewing since the tragedy last month have overshadowed a national day of mourning.

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Could Trump's bid to become peacemaker-in-chief sideline the struggling UN?

The US president has promised to "end decades of suffering" but critics dismiss his Board of Peace as a vainglorious project.

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Board of Peace, Zelensky and Musk - What happened before Trump left Davos?

The US president held a charter-signing ceremony for his "new international oversight body", though several key allies were not present.

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Trump's son called UK police after seeing woman 'beat up', court hears

President Trump's youngest son told officers in London he had seen a friend being attacked during a video call.

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Ugandan MP and Bobi Wine ally arrested over election violence

The opposition politician is accused of election violence in which at least seven people were killed.

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Son-in-law of Venezuelan opposition candidate freed from jail, wife says

Rafael Tudares was arrested after his father-in-law, Edmundo González, ran against Nicolás Maduro in the election.

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South African police not yet able to defeat gangs, minister says

Police Minister Firoz Cachalia says organised crime is growing more complex, requiring new strategies.

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Ghislaine Maxwell to testify before US Congress in Epstein probe

The convicted sex trafficker has previously said she would decline to answer questions unless she is granted immunity.

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Faisal Islam: What it was like inside the room with Donald Trump at Davos

Our economics editor says there was mixed reaction in the room during Trump's Davos speech.

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Fact-checking Trump's Davos speech

The US president made a series of contested claims, ranging from the status of Greenland to Nato spending.

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Watch: How was Trump's Davos speech received?

The BBC's Faisal Islam was in the room when President Trump told his audience that he would not use force in Greenland, but also launched a long argument for why the US should own it.

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Could US Congress stop Trump from taking over Greenland?

Some of the president's fellow Republicans oppose him - but it's not clear if they would join Democrats to block a takeover of the island.

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Trump says tiny cars are amazing but will Americans actually buy them?

The president wants to bring to the US tiny vehicles, like those commonly seen on the streets of Japan.

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Japan PM joins fight for more female toilets in parliament

Japan's parliament building was built in 1936, a decade before women was given the right to vote.

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Social media fuelled Mamdani's rise. Can he keep the momentum as New York mayor?

To succeed in office he will need to keep his supporters engaged with day-to-day governing, experts say.

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Zohran Mamdani sworn in as first Muslim New York City Mayor

The Democratic politician took his oath over a Quran in the disused Old City Hall subway station.

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Condom tax and cheaper childcare: China's plan to boost birth rates

Chinese people pay a 13% sales tax on contraceptives from 1 January, while childcare services are exempt.

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Guinea junta chief wins presidential election by landslide

The victory, which gives the junta leader a seven-year mandate, was widely expected.

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Huge crowds mourn Bangladesh's first female PM at state funeral

A sea of mourners have gathered in Dhaka to pay final respects to Khaleda Zia, who died on Tuesday aged 80.

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Trump releases fraudster executive days into prison sentence

The former investment manager was convicted of defrauding thousands of investors.

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MP Tulip Siddiq says Bangladesh jail term is 'unfair'

The MP, and niece of Bangladesh's ousted former leader, received a two-year sentence in her absence over corruption allegations.

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Shock in Cameroon as 74-year-old opposition firebrand dies in detention

Anicet Ekane's lawyer says the family was given little explanation - "his wife was just presented the corpse".

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UK MP Tulip Siddiq given jail sentence in Bangladesh after trial in her absence

The former minister and niece of Bangladesh's ousted former leader, who received a two-year sentence, says the charges are politically motivated.

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Benjamin Netanyahu seeks pardon from Israel's president

He denies any wrongdoing in three ongoing trials over allegations of bribery, fraud and breach of trust.

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Trump to pardon ex-Honduras president convicted of drug trafficking

Juan Orlando Hernández was sentenced in the US to 45 years behind bars for conspiring to smuggle cocaine.

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Fall of Zelensky's top aide - reboot for Kyiv or costly shake-up?

A widening corruption scandal forced Ukraine's second most powerful person, Andriy Yermak, to resign.

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Four held after protesters set off flares during Israeli orchestra concert in Paris

Clashes broke out during one of three disruptions to the performance featuring conductor Lahav Shani.

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How a Brazilian woman became the face of India vote fraud row

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi alleges that Larissa Nery's photo appeared on the voters' list in Haryana 22 times.

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US Democrats still face big questions, despite election wins

A year after a painful election defeat, the Democratic Party stands at a fork in the road.

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Boeing criminal case linked to deadly 737 crashes dropped

The judge said he did not believe the decision was in the public interest but he did not have authority to deny the request.

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Nancy Pelosi announces retirement after decades in US Congress

Pelosi made history as the first female Speaker and left an indelible mark on US politics.

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World’s oldest president sworn in for eighth term in Cameroon

Paul Biya has been in power since 1982 - the opposition says the election was rigged.

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Cars in German city found smeared with swastikas in blood, police say

Cars, walls and postboxes have been defaced, in what appears to be human blood.

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Modi's party faces test in crucial Indian state election

More than 74 million people in Bihar are eligible to vote in a key election that kicks off on Thursday.

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US to cut flights at 40 airports if shutdown doesn't end, transportation secretary warns

Flight capacity will be cut 10% across the country, as air traffic controllers report experiencing fatigue, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said.

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Watch: What New Yorkers want Mamdani to do as mayor

The 34-year-old will become the city's first Muslim mayor and the youngest in more than a century when he is sworn in on 1 January 2026.

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Conservative justices sharply question Trump tariffs in high-stakes hearing

If the court rules against Trump's tariffs, it could force the US to refund some of the billions it has collected.

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Mamdani says he's a democratic socialist. What does that mean?

President Donald Trump has attacked the New York City mayor-elect's political label and claims he is a communist.

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Mexico president to seek charges after being groped on street

Claudia Sheinbaum says she is pressing charges because "a line must be drawn" against the harassment of Mexican women.

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French police launch investigation into Al Fayed sex-trafficking allegations

The opulent Ritz Hotel, in the heart of Paris, is likely to be a prominent target of the investigation.

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Democrats hit back and a winning message - four election night takeaways

It was an encouraging night for the Democratic Party who scored some decisive wins. Here's what we learned.

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'One of us': Ugandan pride in New York mayor with roots in their country

A professor describes Mamdani as "one of us" while some young Ugandans take inspiration from the 34-year-old's victory.

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Trump U-turns to renominate billionaire for Nasa chief

Jared Isaacman's initial nomination was withdrawn by the president in May during his high-profile feud with Elon Musk.

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In Mamdani's New York win, India's Nehru finds an echo

At his New York victory rally, Zohran Mamdani gave a nod to Nehru’s iconic speech marking India's independence.

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'All smiles and joy here': Inside Mamdani's victory party

BBC News correspondent Nada Tawfik reports from inside the Zohran Mamdani's mayoral victory party.

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Watch: US election night's big winners… in 90 seconds

Zohran Mamdani, who will become New York City's youngest mayor since 1892, said in his victory speech that his win was a 'mandate for change'.

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Mamdani seals remarkable victory - but real challenges await

He has vanquished the entrenched Democratic establishment, but the new mayor can expect to face serious scrutiny in office.

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Zohran Mamdani projected to win New York City mayoral election

It is a historic moment as Mamdani also becomes the first South Asian and Muslim to lead the city.

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Ros Atkins on… A year since Trump’s election victory

A year after Donald Trump’s election victory over Kamala Harris, Ros Atkins looks at how his second term has unfolded.

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Six takeaways from Canada's federal budget

From tariff cushions to space launches to Eurovision, Prime Minister Carney’s first budget aims to protect Canada while looking beyond the US.

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What Trump took from Dick Cheney's political playbook

There was no lost love between the two Republicans, but there are parallels in how both expanded presidential power.

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Former US Vice-President Dick Cheney dies aged 84

Cheney became one of the most powerful vice-presidents in US history under George W Bush.

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Dick Cheney: Former US vice-president who helped lead 'war on terror'

The Washington insider whose vast experience of American politics was crucial to the presidency of George W Bush and widely seen as the architect of the "war on terror.

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Canada's Mark Carney promises 'bold' first federal budget

The prime minister has promised "generational investments" and warned of "sacrifices" as he seeks to transform an economy upended by US tariffs.

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Streamers will be made to produce Australian content

Australian government is introducing laws requiring streamers to invest a minimum amount in local content.

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Three key races, California's map and the Trump factor - what to watch in US elections

New York City, New Jersey, and Virginia hold elections, and California may join the redistricting war

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He made his money selling camels and gold. Now this warlord controls half of Sudan

Mohamed Hamdan Dagolo will either lead a breakaway state or seek to take control of the whole country, Sudanese say.

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Mamdani, Cuomo or Sliwa? New Yorkers on their choice for mayor

The BBC asked voters in Manhattan who they think could deliver on their top priorities as the city heads to the polls on Tuesday.

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China academic intimidation claim referred to counter-terrorism police

Sensitive research into alleged human rights abuses is alleged to have been shut down by Chinese agents.

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Trump administration will tap emergency fund to pay partial food stamp benefits

The shutdown has deprived more than 40 million Americans of food assistance, known as Snap, since Saturday.

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Guinea's coup leader enters presidential race

Col Mamadi Doumbouya has broken his promise to hand power to a civilian government.

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Trump says it would be 'hard for me' to fund New York City if Mamdani becomes mayor

Left-wing candidate Zohran Mamdani is leading many opinion polls in Tuesday's mayoral race.

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Valencia leader resigns over handling of deadly floods

A year after flash floods killed 229 people in the Valencia region, Carlos Mazón acknowledged "mistakes" were made.

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Israeli military's ex-top lawyer arrested as scandal over video leak deepens

Maj Gen Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi resigned on Friday, admitting leaking the video allegedly showing abuse of a Palestinian detainee.

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Clooney says Harris replacing Biden was a 'mistake'

But the actor adds that he has no regrets about calling for Biden to quit the US presidential race.