US Election RECAP: Trump and Biden compete for swing states as Democrats edge closer towards victory

In a race that is far tighter than pollsters predicted, all eyes are on the key “Rust Belt” states in the American Midwest.

Trump on the defence as tight race tilts in Biden's favour.

Democrat Joe Biden is challenging Republican incumbent Donald Trump, a man whose name has dominated global headlines throughout his first term.

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