Live: France marks tenth anniversary of deadly Nice terror attack
Summary
France held a ceremony in Nice to remember the 86 people killed in a terror attack on July 14, 2016. French President Emmanuel Macron attended the tribute, and the French football team observed a minute of silence before their World Cup 2026 semi-final game.Key Facts
- The ceremony took place on July 14, 2026, marking ten years since the Nice terror attack.
- The attack occurred on Bastille Day in 2016 when a man drove a truck into crowds on the Promenade des Anglais.
- 86 people died and more than 400 were injured in the attack.
- The attacker, Mohamed Lahouaiej-Bouhlel, was shot dead by police at the scene.
- The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attack.
- President Macron thanked FIFA's president for allowing a minute of silence at the World Cup semi-final between France and Spain.
- The moment of silence was held in Dallas, Texas, where the match took place.
- French officials, including the Mayor of Nice, participated in wreath-laying and remembrance events.
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