Deadly Toronto van ‘attack’ and royal baby name

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The US and Europe have seen an increase in driving attacks in recent years – some of them known to be terror-related, like that on the Berlin Christmas market in 2016. Toronto police chief Mark Saunders said this incident appeared to be deliberate but the motive was still unknown. He said Mr Minassian was not previously known to them.

Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale said the events in Toronto were “horrendous”, but at this stage “do not appear to be connected in any way to national security”. The national terror threat level remains unchanged.

Arthur, Albert and Philip are among the bookies’ favourites – all traditional royal names – although some experts think the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge might choose to include something to represent the Middleton side of the family too. Prince William said the name would be revealed “soon”, but the couple waited two days to disclose their choices for their first two children so we might have to hang on until Wednesday.

By Sophie Raworth, BBC News

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