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US elections are often watched closely around the world, and this one is no exception.

That is due to the weight America carries when it comes to foreign policy, and the impact the actions of the White House can have on cities and countries miles away from Washington, DC.

Our BBC News correspondents from around the world told us how this election re-match is making waves where they are.

Take Russia, for example, whose relations with the US have grown bitter since the invasion of Ukraine.

Whoever wins the race for the White House, the Russian authorities will be watching closely for signs of post-election political instability and polarisation in America, and looking for ways to benefit.

For Ukraine, however, the stakes could not be higher. Joe Biden has been a strong supporter of sending aid to Kyiv, while Donald Trump has talked about cutting aid and ending the war altogether.

With Israel-Gaza war ongoing, Jewish Israelis seem to prefer Trump over Biden, as most disapprove of Biden’s handling of the war. Palestinians also widely see him as neglecting their suffering, but a Trump win could leave them worse off as he has promised to cut off all US aid to them.

When it comes to China, both candidates have vowed to be tough on Beijing. But the calculus may differ based on who wins.

An unpredictable Trump could weaken and divide US allies in the region – but he could also create another trade war. Beijing is not too keen on Joe Biden either, fearing his alliance building in the region has the potential to create a new Cold War.

You can read more from our correspondents on how the US election is being received globally here.