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As it happened: Donald Trump elected President of the United States in shock defeat of Hillary Clinton

Former outsider sweeps to decisive victory after winning key battleground states

Donald Trump's victory speech after winning US election

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Donald Trump has been elected President of the United States in the biggest shock in the country's electoral history. Here are the things you need to know:

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Donald Trump has been named the shock victor of the US presidential election, pledging to be a "President for all Americans".

In a victory speech in New York, the Republican candidate, vowed to unite the country following a divisive campaign littered with controversies.

“Now it’s time for America to bind the wounds of division…I say it is time for us to come together as one united people,” he said, as supporters chanted “USA! USA! USA!”.

Amid widespread concern over international tensions following Mr Trump’s comments on countries including China and Russia, he insisted he expected “great relationships” with foreign nations.

“America will no longer settle for anything less than best, - we must reclaim our country’s destiny,” he added. “I want to tell the world community that while we will always put America’s interests first, we will always deal fairly with everyone – all people and all other nations.

“We will seek common ground, not hostility. Partnership, not conflict.”

Hillary Clinton phoned Mr Trump in the early hours of Wednesday morning to concede defeat but made no immediate public comment.

As her loss looked ever more certain, she tweeted: "Whatever happens tonight, thank you for everything."

The message of Obama's speech is very similar to Clinton – that his primary allegiance is to the country and that everyone wants what's best for the US. He says he's heard a similar message from Trump, and hopes that the sentiment leads to a sense of "unity" and "inclusion".

Andrew Griffin9 November 2016 17:25

A lot of Americans are "exultant today", says Obama. A lot aren't. "But that's the nature of campaigns".

Andrew Griffin9 November 2016 17:27
Rachael Revesz9 November 2016 17:33

The Philippines' foul-mouthed president has welcomed Donald Trump's election victory, calling him a fellow curser.Rodrigo Duterte, during a visit to Malaysia on Wednesday, says "Long live Mr. Trump! We both curse at the slightest reason. We are alike."

Andrew Griffin9 November 2016 17:33

A prominent Republican critic of both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump is giving the Democrat high marks for her concession speech. Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina said in a statement Wednesday that Clinton should be congratulated for "doing her part to bring about healing of our nation." Unimpressed with either candidate, Graham quipped in September that the choice "makes me want to move to Canada." But a day after the election, Graham said Clinton struck the right tone. Graham said, "all Americans should follow her counsel and try to work with our next president." He said Trump "will need all the help he can get given the many challenges we face as a nation."

Andrew Griffin9 November 2016 18:04

Israeli PM Netanyahu has spoken with Trump and congratulated him.  cd54b505-715b-41c8-a9ad-8c5d58cf093d.jpg

BREAKING: PM Netanyahu spoke on the phone with US President elect Donald Trump & congratulated him for his victory in the elections

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BREAKING: President elect Donald Trump invited Israeli PM Netanyahu for a meeting in the US "at the 1st opportunity", official says

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Andrew Griffin9 November 2016 18:05

Events are starting to be organised to protest the results.Some are suggesting a march on Trump Tower in New York on Facebook.

Andrew Griffin9 November 2016 18:22

Great news on the day a man who thinks climate change is a Chinese conspiracy becomes leader of a top CO2 emitter twitter.com/BBCWorldEditio…

Jon Stone9 November 2016 18:29

Iran's president says the historic nuclear deal between Iran and world powers "cannot be overturned by a single government." President Hassan Rouhani spoke Wednesday following the election of Donald Trump, a harsh critic of the deal, as U.S. president. Trump has suggested he would try to renegotiate the agreement under which Iran curbs its nuclear program in exchange for a gradual lifting of international sanctions. In remarks on Iranian state TV, Rouhani says the international position of the United States has been weakened "due to its recent wrong policies." He says the U.S. election results show that America's "sickness and civil instability will persist for a long time." 

Andrew Griffin9 November 2016 18:31

12 things that already happened within hours of Donald Trump being elected president ind.pn/2ffEvum

Jon Stone9 November 2016 18:35

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