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Boris Johnson drops out of race to be next UK prime minister

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson arrives at Gatwick Airport in London. [AP]

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced Sunday he will not run to lead the Conservative Party, ending a short-lived, high-profile attempt to return to the prime minister's job he was ousted from a little more than three months ago.

His withdrawal leaves former Treasury chief Rishi Sunak the strong favorite to become Britain's next prime minister - the third this year - at a time of political turmoil and severe economic challenges. He could win the contest as soon as Monday.

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