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Donald Trump, speaking after talks with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in the town of Bethlehem in the West Bank, said the United States stands in "absolute solidarity" with the British people. He said: "I extend my deepest condolences to those so terribly injured in this terrorist attack, and to the many killed and the families, so many families of the victims. "So many young, beautiful innocent people living and enjoying their lives murdered by evil losers in life." This horrific Manchester attack is the worst terror attack to strike the UK since 2005.

Getty Leaders have spoken out after the Manchester attack

German Chancellor Angela Merkel expressed shock and sorrow on Tuesday at the suicide attack and promised to fight people who commit such acts. She said: “This suspected terrorist attack will only strengthen our resolve to continue to work together with our British friends against those who plan and carry out such inhumane deeds. "I assure the people of Britain: Germany stands at your side.” The President of France, Emmanuel Macron, tweeted: “I send my thoughts to the British people, the victims and their loved ones. We will fight against terrorism together.” Mr Macron’s office has said he will be speaking to Mrs May later in the day. The Liberal Democrast leader, Tim Farron, has announced that he will postpone his visit to Gibraltar following the Manchester attack.

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This suspected terrorist attack will only strengthen our resolve to continue to work together with our British friends against those who plan and carry out such inhumane deeds Angela Merkel

Gibraltar's chief minister, Fabian Picardo, has expressed his sincere condolences and those of the Government and people of Gibraltar over the attack at the Manchester Arena, which he described as a "cowardly crime." Russian President Vladimir Putin promised to ensure closer intelligence ties with Britain. In a Kremlin statement, he said: “We firmly condemn this cynical, inhuman crime. We expect that those behind it will not escape the punishment they deserve. “The Russian head of state confirmed his readiness to bolster anti-terrorism cooperation with our British partners, both on a bilateral basis and in the framework of broader international efforts.”

Getty Macron is due to speak to Mrs May later about the Manchester attack

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker, chief executive of the European Union, said: "It breaks my heart to think that, once again, terrorism has sought to instil fear where there should be joy, to sow division where young people and families should be coming together in celebration.” The Prime Minister of Italy, Paolo Gentiloni, said: “Italy joins the people and government of the UK. Our thoughts to the victims of the Manchester attack and to their families.”

Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy said: “I condemn the Manchester attack. My regret to the families of the deceased victims and my desire for a speedy recovery to the wounded.” Australian prime minister Malcom Turnbull told the country's parliament the incident was a "brutal attack on young people everywhere". He said: "This incident, this attack, is especially vile, especially criminal, especially horrific because it appears to have been deliberately directed at teenagers. "This is an attack on innocents. Surely there is no crime more reprehensible than the murder of children.

Getty Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has spoken out after the Manchester terror attack

"This is a direct and brutal attack on young people everywhere, on freedom everywhere." “Indian prime minister Narendra Modi tweeted: "Pained by the attack in Manchester. We strongly condemn it. Our thoughts are with the families of the deceased & prayers with the injured." In Japan a government spokesman said: "If this is a terrorist attack, such abhorrent acts of terrorism cannot be justified for any reason, and Japan firmly condemns such an act of terrorism.

My thoughts and prayers to the families of #Manchester. — Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) May 23, 2017

"I would like to express my heartfelt condolences to the victims and families of the deceased and my prayers to a swift recovery for the wounded. Japan stands in solidarity with the people of the UK." Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau tweeted: "Canadians are shocked by the news of the horrific attack in Manchester tonight. Please keep the victims & their families in your thoughts."

Canadians are shocked by the news of the horrific attack in Manchester tonight. Please keep the victims & their families in your thoughts. — Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) May 23, 2017