Nice attack

Unemployment and the economy are taking a backseat to security fears that underpin populist appeals to voters

The Pope meets 180 people wounded, traumatised or bereaved by the July 14 attack in Nice which claimed 86 lives

Says today Church has more Christian martyrs than in the first centuries

The attack, claimed by the Islamic State group, left 434 people injured

The group releases a constant stream of propaganda pictures and videos calling for Muslims to join it

At least 50 Twitter accounts praised the attacks using the hashtag Nice

Several people who were questioned by police said Lahouaiej-Bouhlel did show signs of being 'religious'

'I want to call on all French patriots who wish to do so, to join this operational reserve' French interior minister

Police arrest five in connection with the carnage.

The new security measures would include extra checkpoints, barricades and traffic restrictions

Islamic State has singled out France as a prime target for its military action against the group in Iraq

The weapon of choice in this instance was a large white lorry that was driven indiscriminately

French Prime Minister Manuel Valls earlier said flags would be flown at half-mast from Friday