President Joe Biden broke from his family vacation in the US Virgin Islands to remember Jimmy Carter, recalling his predecessor as a role model and friend.America and the world lost a "remarkable leader" with Mr Carter's death, Mr Biden said, adding that he had spoken to several of the former president's children and was working with them to formalise memorial arrangements in Washington.

President Joe Biden broke from his family vacation in the US Virgin Islands to remember Jimmy Carter, recalling his predecessor as a role model and friend.America and the world lost a "remarkable leader" with Mr Carter's death, Mr Biden said, adding that he had spoken to several of the former president's children and was working with them to formalise memorial arrangements in Washington.