With the verdict delivered at 4:52 p.m. local time in New York, the whole world turned once again to see Donald Trump, this time found guilty on all 34 counts in a hush-money case involving a porn actress, making him the first U.S. President to be convicted of a crime.
Newspapers in Europe rushed to redo their front pages before going to print around midnight, while the Western Hemisphere made ample space for images and instant reaction. The former President is planning his appeal for the hush-money case involving Stormy Daniels, while awaiting sentencing on July 11.
It still remains to be seen if and how the verdict will affect November’s presidential election, with U.S. law allowing felons to run for office. In the meantime, few can deny the historical and cultural relevance of the verdict. Here’s how a sampling of newspapers from around the world featured: