Supporters of US President Donald Trump enter the US Capitol's Rotunda as reported tear gas smoke fills a corridor on January 6, 2021, in Washington, DC. - Demonstrators breeched security and entered the Capitol as Congress debated the a 2020 presidential election Electoral Vote Certification. (Photo by Saul LOEB / AFP) (Photo by SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)
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CNN  — 

Across the United States, millions watched in horror Wednesday as unprecedented scenes of chaos unfolded at the US Capitol.

Supporters of President Donald Trump breached the building – just as Congress kicked off a joint session to certify President-elect Joe Biden’s win. At least four people died.

But in the hours that authorities scrambled to control the rioters, it wasn’t just the US that was watching.

Here’s how newspapers from around the globe reacted to the violence.

Canada

05 newspapers around the world react 0107 Ottawa Sun

UK

10 newspapers around the world react The Guardian
11 newspapers around the world react Metro UK
06 newspapers around the world react 0107 Daily Telegraph

Italy

"Once upon a time in America"

Australia

13 newspapers around the world react The West Australian

Spain

"'Trumpists' storm the Capitol and Washington declares curfew"

Saudi Arabia

01 newspapers around the world react 0107 Arab News

Nigeria

02 newspapers around the world react 0107 Nigerian Tribune

France

"Trump causes chaos in Washington"

Brazil

"Inflated by Trump, crowd invades and vandalizes Congress"