Hollande cancels G20 trippublished at 00:05
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Summary
129 people were killed and 352 injured in Friday's attacks
'Three co-ordinated teams' appear to have been behind attacks
Bataclan attacker 'was Frenchman known to police'
Stade de France attackers 'had Egyptian and Syrian passports'
French interior minister gives local authorities right to impose curfews
One Briton is confirmed to have been killed
Islamic State claims responsibility for attacks in official statement
All times in GMT
Hollande cancels G20 trippublished at 00:05
Bataclan operation overpublished at 00:01
BreakingBFMTV, Associated Press and Reuters report that the operation to storm the Bataclan is over.
Various reports say two attackers have been killed.
Recap: what we know so farpublished at 23:59
Here's what we know about the situation in Paris:
- Dozens have been killed in multiple gun and bomb attacks in the French capital
- The country has declared a state of emergency and closed its borders
- At least 15 people were killed near the Bataclan arts centre. Up to 60 people are being held hostage. Explosions and gunfire have been reported
- Three people were killed earlier in an attack near the Stade de France, where France were playing Germany. Reports have suggested a suicide blast
- Paris residents have been asked to stay indoors
- Military personnel are being deployed across the city
'Trying to determine safety' of band and crewpublished at 23:58
The Eagles of Death Metal band was the scheduled headliner at Paris’ Bataclan concert hall, where the ongoing hostage situation is.
The band's Facebook page, external said:
Quote MessageWe are still currently trying to determine the safety and whereabouts of all our band and crew. Our thoughts are with all of the people involved in this tragic situation.
UN chief: 'Despicable terrorist attacks'published at 23:57
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned the "despicable terrorist attacks" carried out in Paris.
"He demands the immediate release of the numerous individuals reportedly being held hostage in the Bataclan theatre," his spokesman said in a statement.
"The secretary-general extends his deepest condolences to the families of the victims and wishes a speedy recovery to those injured. He stands with the government and people of France."
'Make-shift medical centre' near Bataclanpublished at 23:55
Guardian's Paris correspondent tweets:
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End of twitter postFrancois Hollande address in full - in Frenchpublished at 23:52
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End of twitter postUK Foreign Office helplinepublished at 23:51
The UK's Foreign Office says people with concerns about British friends or relatives in Paris can call the main switchboard number 0044 207 008 1500 for assistance.
'Series of bangs at Bataclan'published at 23:50
The BBC's Hugh Schofield, who is close to the Bataclan venue, says there were a series of bangs, which sounded like shots and detonations.
He says not much has happened since the flurry of activity.
Border closures 'aimed at those leaving'published at 23:49
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End of twitter postFrench president tweetspublished at 23:47
President Hollande says his nation will stand firm:
Quote MessageIn the face of fear, this nation knows how to defend itself, mobilise its forces and will, once again, defeat the terrorists
Concert hall attackerpublished at 23:47
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Image of army on streets of Parispublished at 23:42
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End of twitter postParis attacks: eyewitness accountspublished at 23:39
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'Huge amount of uncertainty'published at 23:38
Simon Cooper, a journalist in Paris, was inside the Stade de France when the explosions went off. He told the BBC:
Quote MessageFrancois Hollande was at the game at the beginning and he left during the game... because of what was happening in central Paris with the shootings. There was a huge amount of uncertainty here, but strangely the match was played out and the fans cheered the French goals as if nothing was happening
'Similarities with Mumbai attacks'published at 23:37
BBC security correspondent tweets...
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End of twitter postReports concert hall being stormed by policepublished at 23:35
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End of twitter postSaturday's Liberation front pagepublished at 23:34
'Reports of shots and explosions at the Bataclan'published at 23:27
The BBC's Hugh Schofield reports shots and explosions at the Bataclan.
Reuters says five explosions have been heard nearby.