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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 expressed solidarity and outrage after Saturday night’s van and knife attacks on London Bridge and in nearby Borough Market killed seven people dead and left 48 in hospital, some in a critical condition. | |
| “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.” | “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.” |
| 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. | 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. |
| 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”. | 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”. |
| The 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. | 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! | 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”. | 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.” | 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. | 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”. | “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: | 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. | Following latest #London incidents with horror. Thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families. Please stay safe. |
| The 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. | 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”. | 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.” | 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, the 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. | 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/NVHwMlD2uu | Awful 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. |
| 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.” | 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.” |
| 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 were with the families of the deceased, and offered prayers for the injured. | |
| 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”. | 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”. |