‘New peak in culture wars’: global media react to Roe v Wade leak

US abortion row is dominating headlines, with international concern about terrible regression' for women

The prospect of the US supreme court overturning Roe v Wade has dominated front pages across the world, with the global media reporting in detail on one of the most polarising issues in American politics.

The Washington Post leads on concerns that overthrowing the legislation represents a threat to abortion rights for women everywhere. The newspaper quotes leaders from across the world in support of the 1973 ruling, including comments from the French senator Julien Bargeton that it would be a terrible regression for American women" and that progressives around the world must mobilise".