BBC News

The US electoral college is expected to certify Donald Trump as president in a vote on Monday, despite a last-minute bid to thwart the Republican.

The institution’s 538 electors, who are mostly elected officials or party functionaries, will cast their ballots at state capitols nationwide.

The vote is usually a formality, but takes place this year amid claims Russian hackers tried to sway the vote.

Mr Trump had fewer votes, but won through the electoral college.