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Social media used extensively in aftermath of Bastille Day attack

The power of social media came to the fore following the Bastille Day attack with people warned, advised, reassured and reunited through Twitter and Facebook.

France

Around the world people pay tribute to victims of Nice attacks

Around the world people were united in grief and solidarity as they honoured the victims of the attack in Nice.

World News

Amateur video shows police close in on Nice truck attack driver

Amateur footage shows the moment police surrounded the white truck which plowed into a crowd in Nice.

France

Nice attack: what we know about the man behind the lorry massacre

Attacker was 31-year-old Mohamed Lahouaiej Bouhlel from Tunisia described as good-looking but a distressed and unstable man who was, at times, aggressive.

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France

Witnesses describe Nice truck attack

At the Pasteur II hospital in Nice 18 people remain in critical condition after being injured in the truck attack on the Promenade des Anglais where revellers were celebrating Bastille…

France

Nice: Bastille Day Attack - Timeline of Events

Stay up to date as events unfold in the wake of the Truck attack in Nice, France.

France

France will not be destabilised says PM

After a meeting of the Defence Council, Prime Minister Manuel Valls said France would not allow itself to be destabilised by the truck attack in Nice.

France

Snapshot emerges of the Nice truck attack victims

A picture of some of those who fell during the Nice attacks on Bastille Day is beginning to emerge.

France

A timeline of terror attacks in France and Belgium since Charlie Hebdo

The following is a timeline of terrorist attacks to have taken place in Belgium and France since the Charlie Hebdo attacks in January 2015.

France

Nightmare in Nice: Social media reacts

The celebration and festivities of Bastille Day ended in death and terror in the southern French city of Nice Thursday night.

France

Nice in shock after deadly truck attack on promenade

France is once again reeling from a major terror attack, this time staged on one of the most important days of the year, Bastille Day.

France

World leaders condemn Nice attack

There has been widespread international condemnation following the attack in Nice which left scores dead.

France

Terror attack: 84 killed, 200 injured as truck ploughs through crowds in Nice

It has been confirmed that 84 people were killed, including 10 children, and 200 injured after a truck was deliberately driven into a crowd of people in the southern French city of Nice.

France

Bastille Day attacks in Nice: what we know

Eighty four people are confirmed dead and 200 injured after a truck deliberately ploughed through crowds celebrating France's national holiday in the southern city of Nice.

France

France's state of emergency to continue for three more months

Continuance of the state of national emergency comes after a lorry barreled through Bastille day crowds in Nice, leaving at least 80 dead

France

Witnesses to Nice attack shed light on events

Eyewitness accounts have begun to emerge after Thursday’s terrorist attacks in Nice.

Russia

New Russian anti-terrorist law sparks sharp criticism

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed into law an anti-terrorist bill that has been fiercely criticised both at home and abroad for offering huge powers to the security services and…

World News

Ramadan - a month of sorrow after deadly attacks by so-called Islamic State

Tragedy in Orlando.

France

France jails seven men for recruiting and training for ISIL

Seven men have been found guilty in France of supporting ISIL, either by recruiting or suppling logistical or other support, or by travelling to Syria for military…

Iraq

Death toll in Baghdad car bombing rises to 250

Scores of funerals in Baghdad following massive car bombing Death toll rises to250 Interior minister offers resignation Mourners gather in central Baghdad for one of the victims of Saturday night’s