US election: Donald Trump declares victory

Donald Trump has declared victory in the 2024 US presidential election, telling jubilant supporters "we made history”.

The Republican has picked up the battleground states of Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Georgia, leaving Kamala Harris with only a narrow path to victory.

Trump addressed supporters at his campaign watch party in West Palm Beach, Florida.

He said: "America has given us an unprecedented and powerful mandate.”

He also vowed to “heal” the country and fix the borders, adding that he and his party made history for a reason.