Good morning, this is Eleanor Ainge Roy bringing you the main stories and must-reads on Friday 18 August. Top storiesAt least 13 people are dead and dozens injured after a van crashed into a crowd of people in Barcelona’s popular Las Ramblas area. Calls to remove Confederate statues have escalated since the violent events in Charlottesville at the weekend. Sign upIf you would like to receive the Guardian Australia morning mail to your email inbox every weekday, sign up here. You seem to be liking the morning mail so far, and we will take your comments into account as we aim to ensure that you stick with us.

Source: The Guardian August 17, 2017 21:00 UTC