Trump clinches two states, Kamala Harris bags one in high-stakes US election

Former US President Donald Trump and his Democratic rival Kamala Harris each secured early victories on Wednesday, with Trump taking the Republican-leaning states of Indiana and Kentucky and Vice President Harris winning Vermont., according to news agency Associated Press.

Both candidates are vying for history in this election — Harris aiming to be the first woman to hold the office of president, while Trump seeks to become only the second former president to win a non-consecutive term.

This is a developing story. It will be updated.