US election results: World reacts to Joe Biden win

Joe Biden’s victory over Donald Trump is making headlines across the globe. World leaders and celebrities are responding to the news.

Joe Biden has been declared the winner of the 2020 US election and it’s making headlines around the world.

Barack Obama hailed Mr Biden’s win as “historic and decisive” and appealed to Americans to overcome bitter divides and “find some common ground.”

“Once every vote is counted, President-Elect Biden and Vice President-Elect (Kamala) Harris will have won a historic and decisive victory,” Mr Obama said in a statement.

Congratulations to my friends, @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris — our next President and Vice President of the United States. pic.twitter.com/febgqxUi1y

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) November 7, 2020

Mr Obama acknowledged the 77-year-old Biden will “face a series of extraordinary challenges no incoming President ever has -- a raging pandemic, an unequal economy and justice system, a democracy at risk, and a climate in peril.” “I know he’ll do the job with the best interests of every American at heart, whether or not he had their vote.”

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison wrote on Twitter: “Congratulations to Joe Biden and Kamala Harris — Australia wishes you every success in office. The Australia-US Alliance is deep and enduring, and built on shared values.

“I look forward to working with you closely as we face the world’s many challenges together.”

Congratulations to @joebiden and @kamalaharris - Australia wishes you every success in office. The Australia-US Alliance is deep and enduring, and built on shared values. I look forward to working with you closely as we face the world’s many challenges together.

— Scott Morrison (@ScottMorrisonMP) November 7, 2020

Canadian leader Justin Trudeau congratulated both president elect Joe Biden and vice-president elect Kamala Harris.

“Our two countries are close friends, partners and allies. We share a relationship that’s unique on the world stage. I’m really looking forward to working together and building on that with you both,” he wrote on Twitter.

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Mr Trudeau expanded on that in an official statement, saying: “Canada and the United States enjoy an extraordinary relationship – one that is unique on the world stage.

“Our shared geography, common interests, deep personal connections, and strong economic ties make us close friends, partners, and allies.

“We will further build on this foundation as we continue to keep our people safe and healthy from the impacts of the global COVID-19 pandemic, and work to advance peace and inclusion, economic prosperity, and climate action around the world.”

The bells are ringing in Paris! pic.twitter.com/dEm3AbjaSH

— Ben Lee (@benleemusic) November 7, 2020

Congratulations President-elect @JoeBiden & @KamalaHarris on your victory in the US Presidential election. With so many issues facing the international community, your message of unity is one we share. New Zealand looks forward to working with you both! https://t.co/VTGRM4mHEK

— Jacinda Ardern (@jacindaardern) November 7, 2020

Heartiest congratulations @KamalaHarris! Your success is pathbreaking, and a matter of immense pride not just for your chittis, but also for all Indian-Americans. I am confident that the vibrant India-US ties will get even stronger with your support and leadership.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 7, 2020

On behalf of the Norwegian Government, I congratulate @JoeBiden on his election victory. The US is Norway’s most important ally and we work closely together in many areas. I look forward to developing our cooperation with the US under Mr Biden’s & @KamalaHarris leadership.

— Erna Solberg (@erna_solberg) November 7, 2020

The Sun reports on the election win.

The Times covers Joe Biden's win.

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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson wrote in a statement: “The US is our most important ally and I look forward to working closely together on our shared priorities, from climate change to trade and security.”

He also congratulated Ms Harris on her “historic achievement”. She is the first woman to be elected as vice president as well as the first black, Indian and Caribbean American woman.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel wrote: “The American public has decided. Joe Biden will be the 46th president of the United States of America.”

French President Emmanual Macron wrote: “Americans have chosen their President”.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo also wished the duo well.

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo reacted, writing on Twitter: ‘Welcome back America!”.

“While we are about to celebrate the 5th anniversary of the Paris Agreement, this victory symbolises our need to act together more than ever, in view of climate emergency,” she wrote.

The story is being carried by all major news companies around the world.

The front page of the New York times on November 8, 2020.

Nature reported scientists were pleased with the election result.