Barack Obama's election win - what the UK papers said

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Most of today's papers record Obama's historic second term with a splash picture of America's first family looking ecstatic with their comprehensive victory over Magic Pants. The <strong>Daily Telegraph</strong> notes "How Obama changed the face of America", while the <strong>Guardian</strong> celebrates with a promo-free front page featuring a photo of Obama, Michelle, Malia and Sasha beaming with joy above the headline "The best is yet to come". The <strong>Times </strong>goes a step further with an Obama cover wrap, but adds the cautionary note: "Now for the hard part" (that fiscal cliff again). The <strong>Sun</strong> ignores Obama on the front page – but with I'm a Celebrity … gearing up that's only to be expected. Those who want Rupert's thoughts can go to the Sun's leader, which says the election has lessons for Cameron. The <strong>Daily Mail </strong>and the <strong>Financial Times </strong>also clear their front page for a picture of the Obama four, but both undermine the celebratory tone in their choice of picture. From all the hundreds of shots available, the FT and the <strong>Daily Mail </strong>opt for an identical one in which Dad smiles wearily, Michelle smiles supportively, 11-year-old Sasha looks happy enough, but 18-year-old Malia looks distinctly glum. We get the picture, Lionel and Paul – there will be no honeymoon.

How the world's papers reported it – in pictures