Biden says he quit US presidential race to 'save democracy'

US President Joe Biden has told Americans in a televised address that he decided to end his faltering re-election campaign in a bid to save US democracy.

Mr Biden, 81, said he felt his record as president "merited a second term" but that "nothing can come in the way of saving our democracy".

He said he endorsed US Vice-President Kamala Harris to unite their fellow Democrats and the country. read more