(CNN) – In the United States, millions watched in horror on Wednesday as scenes of unprecedented chaos unfold on Capitol Hill.
Supporters of President Donald Trump violated the building just as Congress began a joint session to certify President-elect Joe Biden’s victory. At least four people died.
But in the hours when authorities rushed to contain the rioters, it wasn’t just the United States who watched.
This is how newspapers around the world responded to the violence.
Canada
“Anarchy”
Saudi Arabia
“Protesters storm the Capitol in an attempt to nullify Biden’s election victory”
Nigeria
“Trump Supporters Dirty American Democracy Invade Congress”
Scotland
“Main Chaos”
UK
“Democracy under attack”
Italy
“USA, one day in one fell swoop”
Brazil
“Spurred on by Trump, the crowd invades and destroys Congress”