Brexit makes headlines around the world

Britain's decision to leave the European Union left the world stunned and prompted a mixture of headlines at home and around the world.

While some media outlets welcomed Britain's departure from the EU, others remained critical and analyzed the global implications of the decision. 

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Britain

The Daily Mirror had a bold image and headline that left no doubt about the referendum result, but the day before, the paper had urged its readers to vote "Remain"

"This paper certainly has its issues with the EU but after the most divisive, vile and political campaign in living memory, we say ... vote remain tomorrow," it said in an editorial. 

The Guardian's front page focused on the fate of Prime Minister David Cameron, who announced his resignation following the Brexit decision. 

The Guardian had strongly supported the "Remain" side during the months leading up to the referendum. "Vote for a united country that reaches out to the world, and vote against a divided nation that turns inwards. Vote to remain," the paper said in an editorial on Monday.

Britain's most-read newspaper, The Sun, had taken a strong stance for the country leaving the EU. 

"Why is it deemed 'insular' and 'narrow-minded' to want only want what America, Canada, Australia and New Zealand have? Ignore Remain's well-orchestrated propaganda and its moral lectures. Trust your instincts. Believe in yourself and the greatness of Britain … and Vote Leave," the paper said in Wednesday's editorial column. 

France 

In general, France did not want Britain to leave the EU. "Seeing Britain leave the European Union would be a tragedy. We must do everything for Britain and the British people … to stay in the European Union," French Prime Minister Manuel Valls said in January. 

The same view was reflected in most French news media, with right and left-wing newspapers agreeing that Britain's exit from the EU would be disastrous.

Scotland 

Scotland voted to remain in the EU but will now have no choice but to leave. The possibility of a second independence referendum for Scotland was reflected on the cover of The National.

Spain 

Following the Brexit decision, the Spanish government announced it would seek joint sovereignty over Gibraltar. The tiny peninsula is on the coast of Spain and has been a British Overseas Territory since 1713. "It's a complete change of outlook that opens up new possibilities on Gibraltar not seen for a very long time," Spain's acting Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Garcia-Margallo said in a radio interview. 

Italy

In Friday morning's print edition of Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera, columnist Aldo Cazzullo expressed his dismay with the Brexit decision. He referred to Britain as the "software" of the West and credited the country for its innovation and cultural influence. 

United States

The New York Times focused on the financial implications that Brexit could have on the world markets. "Of most immediate consequence, Britain's vote to leave Europe sent global markets on a wild descent," wrote columnist Peter S. Goodman in his reaction to the referendum results.