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Live updates: Trump meets Obama at the White House

US President elect Donald Trump has met with President Barack Obama at the White House following yesterday's election victory.

Mr Trump said he had discussed "a lot of situations, including some difficulties" with the serving President - and said he looked forward to more meetings together.

In other developments:

  • Thousands of protesters across the US have taken to the streets in demonstrations against Republican Donald Trump's victory
  • Theresa May and Donald Trump held their first talks this afternoon.
  • The European Commission President said he hopes Trump will outline his position on key issues such as trade, relations with Nato and climate change "in the next few months".
  • Yesterday Hillary Clinton said Trump must be given a 'chance to lead'
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Mitt Romney sends 'best wishes' to Trump

Mitt Romney

Mitt Romney is sending his "best wishes" to Trump after his election victory.

Romney, who came up short in his own campaign in 2012, was a fierce critic of Trump.

The former Massachusetts governor even gave a speech denouncing his vision for America.

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