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World leaders voice solidarity with UK after London Bridge attacks World leaders voice solidarity with UK after London Bridge attacks
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World leaders have sent swift messages of support even as the full extent of the terrorist attacks in London was still unfolding. World leaders expressed solidarity and outrage after Saturday night’s van and knife attacks on London Bridge and in nearby Borough Market left seven people dead and 48 in hospital, some in a critical condition.
At least six people have been killed and 30 injured people have been taken to hospitals across the capital after a van was apparently driven into pedestrians on London bridge, followed by stabbings at the nearby Borough Market. Three attackers were shot dead by police. “Today we are united across borders in horror and mourning, but also in determination,” said the German chancellor, Angela Merkel. “For Germany, I reiterate that in the fight against all forms of terrorism, we are resolutely at Britain’s side.”
French president Emmanuel Macron said France was “more than ever” at the side of the UK. The French president, Emmanuel Macron, said his thoughts were with the victims, their families and their friends, adding that France was “more than ever” at Britain’s side. Four French nationals were wounded in the attacks, one seriously.
Face à cette nouvelle tragédie, la France est plus que jamais aux côtés du Royaume-Uni. Mes pensées vont aux victimes et à leurs proches.Face à cette nouvelle tragédie, la France est plus que jamais aux côtés du Royaume-Uni. Mes pensées vont aux victimes et à leurs proches.
Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau tweeted in English and French about the “awful news from London” and to direct Canadians in need of support to official channels. Denouncing an “abominable and cowardly” attack, Macron said France, which is still under a state of emergency following a string of Islamist terror attacks that have killed more than 230 people in the past two years, would continue fighting terrorism “with all our strength alongside Britain and all other countries concerned”.
Prime minister Edouard Philippe expressed his “great sorrow” in the face of “cowardly attacks”. France was totally mobilised in the fight against terrorism, he said, and Britain could count on its full cooperation.
The US president, Donald Trump, drew widespread criticism for first retweeting an unconfirmed news item about the attack, then using it to argue in favour of his controversial travel ban, before sending a message of support.
We need to be smart, vigilant and tough. We need the courts to give us back our rights. We need the Travel Ban as an extra level of safety!
His final tweet read: “Whatever the United States can do to help out in London and the UK, we will be there - WE ARE WITH YOU. GOD BLESS!” The state department condemned the “cowardly attacks targeting innocent civilians in London”.
State department spokeswoman Heather Nauert said the US stood ready to provide assistance, adding: “Our hearts are with the families and loved ones of the victims. We wish a full and quick recovery to those injured in the attacks. All Americans stand in solidarity with the people of the United Kingdom.”
Vladimir Putin condemned the attack and called for greater joint efforts in the fight against terror. The Russian president “expresses his profound condolences for the British people,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
“This crime shocks with its cruelty and cynicism,” Putin was quoted as saying later in a telegram to Theresa May, adding that it must serve to “increase ... combined efforts in the fight against the forces of terror around the world”.
Jean-Claude Juncker, the president of the European commission, said:
Following latest #London incidents with horror. Thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families. Please stay safe.
EU council president Donald Tusk tweeted:
My heart and mind are in London after another cowardly attack. Europe stands by UK in fight against terrorism.
The Dutch prime minister, Mark Rutte, said London was “in mourning, once again, after a cowardly attack. And we are in mourning with her. Our thoughts and our heart are with the victims and their families”.
Italy’s prime minister, Paolo Gentiloni, said that in memory of the victims and the injured, “We stand together in a shared commitment to combatting terrorism”. His foreign minister, Angelino Alfano, said: “You are not alone.”
In an early morning tweet, Spanish prime minister Mariano Rajoy, said he was monitoring the attacks “with worry and sadness”. The EU’s security chief, Federica Mogherini, said she was “with London, the open lively bright city we all love”.
The Canadian prime minister, Justin Trudeau, tweeted in English and French about the “awful news from London” and to direct Canadians in need of support to official channels.
Awful news from London tonight. We're monitoring the situation - Canadians in need of help please see below: https://t.co/NVHwMlD2uuAwful news from London tonight. We're monitoring the situation - Canadians in need of help please see below: https://t.co/NVHwMlD2uu
The Australian prime minister, Malcolm Turnbull, said his country’s “prayers and resolute solidarity” were with the people of Britain, and his foreign minister, Julie Bishop, said Australia stood ready to support the British government in responding to the attacks.The Australian prime minister, Malcolm Turnbull, said his country’s “prayers and resolute solidarity” were with the people of Britain, and his foreign minister, Julie Bishop, said Australia stood ready to support the British government in responding to the attacks.
Our prayers and resolute solidarity are today as always with the people of Britain in the face of the shocking terrorist attacks in London. New Zealand’s prime minister, Bill English, said: “No one should be forced to live in fear, no matter their race or religion, their politics or beliefs. Our hearts go out to you. Too many lives are being taken by terrorists set on inflicting pain and suffering on innocent people.”
The president of the EU commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, said his thoughts and prayers were with the victims and their families. India’s prime minister, Narendra Modi, also condemned the attacks, saying they caused shock and anguish. Modi said in a brief statement after returning from Europe that his thoughts are with the families of the deceased, and offered prayers for the injured.
Following latest #London incidents with horror. Thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families. Please stay safe. Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman, Bahram Ghasemi, expressed sympathy for the families of the victims and said the rising number of extremist attacks was “an alarming signal for the global community”. He condemned all forms of terrorism “regardless of purpose and motive”.
As did Nato secretary general, Jens Stoltenberg.
My thoughts tonight are with all those affected by brutal #LondonBridge attacks. We stand together with the people of London
The embassies of France, Finland and Ireland in the UK said they were monitoring the situation or were in contact with British authorities.
#LondonBridge. Nous sommes en contact avec les autorités britanniques. Suivez les consignes et info de @metpoliceuk.
We are monitoring this situation in London. Please follow the advice of the local authorities. https://t.co/IWdIkxPiFZ
“We reject and condemn the terrorism in London,” said Colombian president, Juan Manuel Santos, offering his country’s solidarity with the victims and all British people.
Rechazamos y condenamos terrorismo en Londres. Toda nuestra solidaridad con las víctimas y el pueblo británico @theresa_may
The prime minister of Slovenia, Miro Cerar, was among those to say he was “deeply saddened” by the attacks.
The president of Malta, Marie-Louise Coleiro also offered her condolences.
Thoughts and prayers with everyone in #London and #Turin
New Zealand’s prime minister, Bill English, said: “No one should be forced to live in fear, no matter their race or religion, their politics or beliefs.
“Our hearts go out to you.”
Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak added his voice.
Devastating terror attacks in London. I am shocked and disgusted. Malaysia condemns the heinous acts and we stand with the people of Britain
The US president, Donald Trump, earlier tweeted an unconfirmed news report and then a call for his travel ban on people from six predominately Muslim nations to be reinstated. He then offered a pledge of support to Britain.