Analysing the international impact of the general election, the FT reports that one of the first challenges for the new government will be the response to Iran's nuclear plans.

A diplomatic effort to end Iran's nuclear ambition appears to be faltering.

Meanwhile in the US, the FT suggests Blair's strong moral convictions and Christian faith, allied to his commitment to the special relationship, has many Democrats and Republicans rooting for him.

The rest of Europe is looking on with "grudging respect", whilst in Australia coverage of the UK election is focused on the fall-out from the Iraq conflict.