July 14, 2016 – Nice

A truck ploughs into Bastille Day revellers in the southern French city of Nice, killing 86 people.

– PA

Macron, whose nation has suffered some of Europe’s deadliest militant attacks in recent years, tweeted: ‘‘All my thoughts and France’s solidarity to the victims of the tragic attack in Barcelona.’’

US President Donald Trump said: ‘‘The United States condemns the terror attack in Barcelona, Spain, and will do whatever is necessary to help.’’ He added: ‘‘Be tough & strong, we love you!’’

A Vatican spokesman said Pope Francis was praying for the victims and wanted to express his closeness to all Spanish people, especially the victims and their families.

Authorities in Vic, a small town outside Barcelona, said a van had been found there in connection with the attack. Spanish media had earlier reported that a second van had been hired as a getaway vehicle.

Barcelona is the capital of the wealthy northeastern region of Catalonia, which plans to hold a popular vote on October 1 on whether it should secede from Spain. The central government says the vote cannot go ahead because it is unconstitutional.

Before yesterday’s attack, government data showed that police had arrested 11 suspected jihadists in the Barcelona area so far this year, more than anywhere else in Spain. – Reuters