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World leaders have condemned Saturday's London terror attack which left seven people dead and more than 30 injured. French President Emmanuel Macron has led the global condemnation of Saturday's terror attack in London which left seven people dead.
President Emmanuel Macron said France, which had four citizens injured in the attack, was more than ever at Britain's side. Four French citizens were among the dozens of people injured in the attack.
Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull said his "prayers and resolute solidarity" were with the British people. Mr Macron spoke by phone with UK Prime Minister Theresa May, and said France was "more than ever at Britain's side".
One Australian was in hospital and another was affected by the attack, Mr Turnbull said. Meanwhile, Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull said his "prayers and resolute solidarity" were with the British. Two Australians were affected, he said.
The person in hospital is believed to be 31-year-old Candice Hedge. ABC quoted a friend as saying she was stabbed in the neck but was not in danger. One was in hospital, while the authorities were working to determine the status of the second person, Mr Turnbull told a news conference.
At least one New Zealander was injured. Oliver Dowling was recovering from multiple stab wounds, his sister said on Facebook.
US President Donald Trump tweeted on Saturday evening: "Whatever the United States can do to help out in London and the UK, we will be there - WE ARE WITH YOU. GOD BLESS!"
Mr Trump also called for his travel ban on visitors from six predominantly Muslim countries to be upheld by US courts, where it is being challenged.
'United in horror'
Mr Macron was one of the first world leaders to react to the events.Mr Macron was one of the first world leaders to react to the events.
"In the face of this new tragedy, France is more than ever at Britain's side. My thoughts go out to the victims and their loved ones.""In the face of this new tragedy, France is more than ever at Britain's side. My thoughts go out to the victims and their loved ones."
Four French citizens were injured in the attack, one seriously, French officials said. France "will continue to fight terrorism with all its powers, alongside the United Kingdom and all affected countries", he said.
Security measures were being "reinforced" so that French citizens in London would be able to vote in the first round of the country's parliamentary elections this Sunday, the French news agency AFP reported. The presidential office described the London attack as a "new abominable, cowardly attack on our free societies".
France has experienced several attacks in recent months, including a deadly shooting on the Champs-Elysees days before its presidential elections, and a machete attack outside the Louvre Museum.
The lights on the Eiffel Tower in Paris will be turned off on Sunday night in a gesture of solidarity.
'United in horror'
US, European and Commonwealth leaders have also rallied around the UK.
US President Donald Trump tweeted a message of support to the UK.
He also sparked controversy after he called for his travel ban on visitors from six predominantly Muslim countries to be upheld by US courts, and criticised the mayor of London.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said in a statement (in German): "Today we are united across borders in horror and mourning, but also in determination.German Chancellor Angela Merkel said in a statement (in German): "Today we are united across borders in horror and mourning, but also in determination.
"For Germany, I reiterate that in the fight against all forms of terrorism, we are resolutely at Britain's side.""For Germany, I reiterate that in the fight against all forms of terrorism, we are resolutely at Britain's side."
A number of Germans were hurt in the attack, one of them seriously, officials said.
Spain's foreign ministry said it shared "the pain of the relatives of the victims deceased in these cowardly attacks".Spain's foreign ministry said it shared "the pain of the relatives of the victims deceased in these cowardly attacks".
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said he was following the latest incidents "with horror". He said: "Thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families. Please stay safe."European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said he was following the latest incidents "with horror". He said: "Thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families. Please stay safe."
Russian President Vladimir Putin "sends his deepest condolences to Britons and condemns the terrorist act that happened several hours ago in London", his spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, quoted by Russian media.Russian President Vladimir Putin "sends his deepest condolences to Britons and condemns the terrorist act that happened several hours ago in London", his spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, quoted by Russian media.
Later in a telegram to UK Prime Minister Theresa May, Mr Putin said joint efforts to fight terrorism "should be a mutual response", according to a Kremlin statement.Later in a telegram to UK Prime Minister Theresa May, Mr Putin said joint efforts to fight terrorism "should be a mutual response", according to a Kremlin statement.
Commonwealth leaders also rallied round the UK. In the Vatican, Pope Francis urged followers to "pray for the victims and for their families".
"Awful news from London tonight. We're monitoring the situation," said Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Twitter. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Twitter: "Awful news from London tonight. We're monitoring the situation."
"New Zealand's thoughts are with the victims of today's attack," said Prime Minister Bill English. "Too many lives are being taken by terrorists set on inflicting pain and suffering on innocent people.""New Zealand's thoughts are with the victims of today's attack," said Prime Minister Bill English. "Too many lives are being taken by terrorists set on inflicting pain and suffering on innocent people."
At least one New Zealander was injured in the attack.
Travel ban controversyTravel ban controversy
Mr Trump retweeted a line from right-wing website Drudge Report about the attacks. He followed it with a tweet calling for tough action: On Saturday night, Mr Trump retweeted a line from right-wing website Drudge Report about the attacks. He followed it with a tweet calling for tough action:
"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!"
Mr Trump's executive order has caused controversy and its legality is being challenged.Mr Trump's executive order has caused controversy and its legality is being challenged.
The tweet also provoked sharp rebukes on social media. The tweet provoked sharp rebukes on social media.
"Opportunist-in-Chief speaks," tweeted terrorism expert and Georgia State University Professor John Horgan."Opportunist-in-Chief speaks," tweeted terrorism expert and Georgia State University Professor John Horgan.
Meanwhile British human rights barrister Adam Wagner tweeted: "Message from London: political point scoring is the absolute, LAST thing we need right now." A few minutes after the first two tweets, Mr Trump sent his message of support for the UK, saying: "Whatever the United States can do to help out in London and the UK, we will be there - WE ARE WITH YOU. GOD BLESS!"
A few minutes after the first two tweets, Mr Trump sent his message of support for the UK. On Sunday morning, Mr Trump tweeted "we must stop being politically correct and get down to the business of security for our people".
And on Sunday morning, Mr Trump tweeted what seemed to be a response to his critics: He also criticised London mayor Sadiq Khan, writing: "At least 7 dead and 48 wounded in terror attack and Mayor of London says there is "no reason to be alarmed!"'
"We must stop being politically correct and get down to the business of security for our people. If we don't get smart it will only get worse." Critics said Mr Trump had taken Mr Khan's words out of context.
The US state department also issued a statement offering solidarity. Mr Khan had earlier said there would be more police on the streets of London, and told people not to be alarmed by that.
The US state department issued a statement offering solidarity.
"The United States stands ready to provide any assistance authorities in the United Kingdom may request," it said."The United States stands ready to provide any assistance authorities in the United Kingdom may request," it said.