Democratic convention: Joe Biden formally accepts party’s presidential nomination

US Democrat Joe Biden on Thursday accepted his party’s nomination for president, telling the nation he will draw on the best of America and “overcome this season of darkness” if he is elected over rival Donald Trump. “It is with great honor and humility I accept this nomination for president of the United States of America,” the former vice president and said on the closing night of the Democratic National Convention. “And make no mistake, united we can and will overcome this season of darkness in America,” he added. In a show of unity, other speakers on the convention’s final day included politicians who challenged Biden for the nomination. Former South Bend, Indiana, mayor Pete Buttigieg spoke along with New York billionaire Michael Bloomberg, entrepreneur Andrew Yang, and New Jersey Senator Cory Booker.