US election: World media digests Trump election win

Global media has begun reacting to Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election with shock in some regions and a subdued acceptance of events in others.

As results showed a trend towards victory for the Republican candidate, some news outlets in the Middle East jumped the gun to tell their readers that he had already won.

European press, meanwhile, reflected shock and dismay as Trump took to the stage at his headquarters to accept victory.