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A deadly attack near Berlin’s Pride festival killed one woman and injured dozens. The suspect, Abdul Ballout, was a 21-year-old German citizen with ties to the Islamic State group and was killed after a nearly 24-hour manhunt.
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The attack happened near Berlin’s Pride festival and involved a van ramming into a crowd and a stabbing with a machete.
One woman died and at least 29 people were injured.
The suspect, Abdul Ballout, had previously been convicted in a juvenile court in Berlin for preparing a violent act and spreading Islamic State propaganda.
Ballout traveled to Lebanon in 2025 to join the Islamic State, was arrested there, and served a three-month sentence before returning to Germany.
German officials are investigating how Ballout was able to move freely despite his past convictions.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed concern about protecting the public from dangerous individuals.
The suspect was killed by police after a search lasting almost a day.
Ballout was prosecuted under Germany’s juvenile system because he was 21, which can still apply to young adults.
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A mother and daughter drowned at West Mersea beach in Essex after being swept out by a very strong tide. Other family members were injured, including a seven-year-old boy who is in critical condition in hospital.
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Shelina Rahman, 41, and her daughter Sameeha, 15, drowned on Wednesday at West Mersea beach.
Six family members were paddling in the water when a strong tide knocked them off their feet.
A seven-year-old boy named Musa was airlifted to a London hospital and remains on life support.
Three other people were taken to hospital by ambulance after the incident.
Bystanders, including Craig Lowe, tried to rescue the family and performed CPR.
The family said there were not enough warning signs about dangers in the water.
Local councils have said they will install water safety signs at the beach in the future.
The victims were trying to help Musa when they got into trouble in the water.
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A man drove a van into a crowd at an LGBTQ+ parade in Berlin, Germany, killing one person and injuring many others. Police identified the suspect as someone with extreme views and shot him dead at the scene.
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The attack happened at an LGBTQ+ parade in Berlin.
One person was killed and several others were hurt.
The suspect drove a van into the crowd deliberately.
Police say the suspect held extreme beliefs.
The suspect was killed by police after the attack.
The incident took place on a Saturday.
Authorities continue to investigate the motive and details.
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The United States has stopped military strikes against Iran after 13 days because talks between the two countries appear to be making progress. A recent poll shows that over half of Americans feel uncertain and frustrated about the conflict with Iran.
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The U.S. paused strikes on Iran following 13 consecutive days of attacks.
The pause comes as negotiations between the U.S. and Iran seem to be improving.
More than half of Americans say they feel unsure and frustrated about the U.S.-Iran conflict.
The information about public opinion comes from a recent CBS News poll.
The news was reported by Kathryn Watson and Anthony Salvanto for CBS News.
This development indicates a potential de-escalation in tensions between the two countries.
The pause in strikes allows more time for talks to possibly reach a resolution.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for spreading hate. Netanyahu reacted after Mamdani called him a war criminal.
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Netanyahu said Mamdani is promoting hate.
Mamdani is the mayor of New York City and a member of the Democratic Party.
Mamdani accused Netanyahu of being a war criminal.
Netanyahu said Mamdani should represent all New Yorkers, including Jews, Christians, and Muslims.
Netanyahu made these remarks during an interview on Fox News.
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A car drove into a crowd at a LGBTQ+ Pride event in Berlin, Germany, causing one death and nearly 30 injuries. The police searched for the suspect, who was later shot and killed on Sunday.
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The incident happened during a LGBTQ+ Pride event in Berlin.
A car rammed into the crowd, killing at least one person.
Nearly 30 people were injured in the attack.
Thousands of people gathered in Berlin following the event.
Police conducted a manhunt for the suspect after the attack.
The suspect was shot and killed by police on Sunday.
CBS News reporter Chris Livesay provided the latest updates on the situation.
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Saba Rabah from Gaza achieved the highest score in Palestine’s national high school exams. She succeeded despite the war in her area, which caused her family to be displaced and led to the death of her father.
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Saba Rabah is a student living in Gaza.
She scored the highest in Palestine’s national high school exams.
Her family was forced to leave their home due to the ongoing war.
The conflict has caused many difficulties, including bombings in Gaza.
Saba’s father died during the war.
Despite these challenges, she completed her studies and excelled in the exams.
The article highlights her achievement amid difficult and dangerous conditions.
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An attack during Berlin Pride killed one woman and injured at least 29 people. The main suspect, Abdul Ballout, was shot and killed by police; he had a history of criminal behavior, radicalization, and was previously sentenced for preparing violent acts but was released under probation.
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The attack at Berlin Pride happened on Saturday night, causing one death and many injuries.
Abdul Ballout, a 21-year-old German citizen with Lebanese roots, was identified as the main suspect and killed by police.
Ballout had criminal records and had been linked to Islamist radicalization.
In 2025, Ballout tried to join the Islamic State group in Syria but was arrested in Lebanon and imprisoned for three months.
After returning to Germany, he was sentenced to a juvenile prison term of nearly two years for preparing violence, but his sentence was suspended and he was released under probation.
German officials and politicians expressed shock and questioned why Ballout was free given his history.
Experts and politicians suggested Germany's laws on terrorism and juvenile justice may need changes to better protect the public.
Investigations are ongoing into how Ballout remained free and under what supervision after his release.
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Police have caught Nelson Haase, a retired military officer convicted of kidnapping and murdering Chilean singer Victor Jara in 1973 during Chile’s military dictatorship. Haase fled after his 25-year prison sentence but was captured in the Los Lagos region of Chile.
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Victor Jara, a famous Chilean singer and social activist, was tortured and killed with 44 bullets in 1973.
His death happened shortly after a military coup led by General Augusto Pinochet against President Salvador Allende.
Seven retired military officers were sentenced to prison for Jara’s murder in 2023, with sentences from 8 to 25 years.
Nelson Haase fled when his 25-year sentence was announced but was later captured by police.
Another convicted officer, General Hernan Chacon, died by suicide during an arrest attempt.
Pedro Barrientos, one of the convicted officers, was arrested by U.S. immigration authorities in Florida in 2023.
Chile Stadium, used as a detention center after the coup, was renamed after Victor Jara in 2003.
The dictatorship from 1973 to 1990 caused around 3,200 deaths and disappearances in Chile.
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Gunther von Hagens, who created the "Body Worlds" exhibitions showing preserved human and animal bodies, died at age 81 after a brain hemorrhage. He developed a method called plastination to preserve bodies and wished for his own body to be plastinated after his death.
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Gunther von Hagens died at 81 in Heidelberg, Germany, following a brain hemorrhage.
He had Parkinson’s Disease for nearly 20 years.
Von Hagens invented plastination, a technique replacing body fluids with rubber and polymers for preservation.
His "Body Worlds" exhibitions have been seen by over 58 million people worldwide.
He requested his family to plastinate his own body after his death, and they will honor this wish.
Born in Nazi-occupied Poland, he grew up in East Germany and fled to the West in 1970.
His exhibitions sparked controversy and objections from some religious groups.
In 2002, he performed a public autopsy in London, the first in 170 years, which caused debate but no legal action.
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The Islamic University of Gaza was a major public university before the war began in October 2023. Israeli bombings and a strict siege damaged its buildings, labs, and equipment, making it hard for students and staff to continue their education, especially in practical fields like medicine and engineering.
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The university was a leading institution in Gaza before the conflict.
Jodrell Bank Observatory, a major UK radio telescope facility, faces closure after its main funder, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), decided to stop supporting it after March 2028. This decision will end important space research and affect many scientists and staff unless new funding is found.
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Jodrell Bank Observatory operates a network of radio telescopes important for studying space phenomena like galaxies and black holes.
The Lovell telescope at the observatory is a protected, historically significant structure (Grade I-listed).
UKRI announced it will stop funding the observatory’s national radio astronomy network, e-Merlin, after March 2028.
The funding cut is part of budget adjustments due to rising costs and overspending within UKRI's science funding bodies.
Around 28 jobs at the observatory are at risk due to this funding withdrawal.
Nearly 3,000 researchers use Jodrell Bank for their scientific work, which could be disrupted.
Authorities say they are prioritizing investment in newer radio astronomy projects that promise greater long-term benefits.
Scientists have expressed deep concern about the impact of closing this world-leading facility.
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Wildfires in parts of France and Spain have forced over 300,000 people to evacuate their homes and disrupted travel plans. Authorities advise tourists to avoid affected areas, and travelers should follow local safety instructions and check their travel insurance for coverage related to wildfire disruptions.
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More than 300,000 people have been evacuated due to wildfires in France and Spain.
The French department of Gironde urged tourists not to visit currently affected areas.
The UK government advises caution for travel to France and Spain and warns of possible road closures and further evacuations.
France has high wildfire risk from April to October, with several regions at high alert.
Spain declared a national emergency for wildfires in Madrid and Ávila regions.
Travel insurance may cover cancellations or extra costs if it includes trip disruption or catastrophe cover, but many policies do not.
Travelers should first seek refunds from airlines or accommodation providers if bookings are canceled.
Emergency help in France or Spain can be reached by calling 112.
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A group of Welsh grandmothers met professional wrestler DeReiss Gordon on a flight to Las Vegas. Their chance meeting led to a strong friendship and talks about making a film based on their story. Recently, the women even took part in a wrestling event themselves.
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Four grandmothers from Wales met wrestler DeReiss Gordon on a flight to Las Vegas in April 2026.
The grandmothers were traveling to scatter the ashes of one woman's late husband.
They originally had a seating mix-up on the flight but ended up becoming friends.
Film producer Nick Barton, known for works like Calendar Girls, is interested in turning their story into a movie.
The women took part in a wrestling showcase in Cardiff and were trained by professional wrestlers.
The group was unfamiliar with wrestling before meeting Gordon but have now gained fans in the wrestling community.
They have done other activities together like a bus tour and a bingo night.
The story highlights how people from different backgrounds and ages can form close friendships.
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Iran announced on Monday that it controls the Strait of Hormuz following a break in attacks over the weekend. Iranian state media reported that Tehran stopped six ships from passing through the strait without permission.
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Iran says it controls the Strait of Hormuz after a weekend without strikes.
Iranian state media cited an unnamed source for this information.
Tehran reportedly forced back six ships attempting to cross the strait on Monday.
The ships did not have clearance from Iranian authorities to pass.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway for global oil shipments.
This action comes amid ongoing conflict and tensions in the region.
The situation may affect international shipping and trade routes.
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The Earth Liberation Front (Elf) was a group of environmental activists in the 1990s who used arson and sabotage to fight against environmental destruction in the U.S. Pacific Northwest. Their actions aimed to disrupt businesses harming nature, and they influenced later climate activist groups with similar goals about protecting the planet.
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Elf was active mainly between 1995 and 2001, targeting businesses like fur farms, timber warehouses, and SUV dealerships.
They caused over $12 million in damage in a 1998 arson attack on a ski resort in Vail, Colorado, to protect endangered animals.
Elf members avoided violence against living beings but damaged property to protest ecological harm.
The group operated with no formal leaders, following a “leaderless resistance” model.
Their actions were inspired by frustration with mainstream environmental efforts, which focused on small personal changes like saving water and electricity.
Elf grew out of Earth First!, a radical environmental movement based in Eugene, Oregon, a town with both strong environmental and logging communities.
The group left messages like “YOU CANNOT CONTROL WHAT IS WILD!” to signal their cause.
Modern climate groups like Extinction Rebellion and Sunrise Movement share some goals with Elf but use different tactics.
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An off-duty police officer in Paris stopped a man who attacked three women with kitchen knives. Two women were seriously hurt but are expected to survive, and the attacker was caught.
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The attack happened around 11:30 a.m. near Porte de Clichy in northern Paris.
The three women wounded were aged 19, 24, and 36.
Two women suffered serious injuries to the abdomen and lower back but are not in life-threatening condition.
The attacker used two kitchen knives during the assault.
An off-duty police officer detained the suspect at the scene.
The interior minister said the attacker made unclear statements and that the motive is unknown.
Authorities warned against making quick assumptions about why the attack happened.
The article also mentioned a recent attack in Berlin where a man drove into a Pride parade, killing one person.
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Japan’s Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said he briefly spoke with China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi during a regional meeting, but China denied any meeting or exchange took place. Tensions between China and Japan have grown since November over remarks by Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi about Taiwan, leading to colder relations and economic impacts.
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Japan’s Foreign Minister Motegi said he had a brief discussion with China’s Wang Yi at the ASEAN meeting.
China’s Foreign Ministry denied any meeting or exchanges occurred between the two ministers.
Relations between China and Japan have worsened since November due to comments by Japan’s Prime Minister Takaichi about Taiwan.
Takaichi suggested Japan might respond militarily if China attacks Taiwan, citing Japan’s collective self-defense policy.
China opposes any support for Taiwan’s independence and sees Takaichi’s remarks as crossing a red line.
Recent tensions have affected tourism and increased worries about military growth in both countries.
Japan wants to keep dialogue open with China to maintain regional peace despite current difficulties.
Taiwan is a self-governing island claimed by China as its territory.
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Police in Paris arrested a man after he attacked three women with kitchen knives near Porte de Clichy. Two of the women were seriously injured but are expected to survive. An off-duty police officer stopped the attacker, whose identity and motive are still unknown.
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The knife attack happened around 11:30 a.m. local time in northern Paris.
The attacker used two kitchen knives to wound three women aged 19, 24, and 36.
Two women were seriously hurt but their lives are not in danger.
An off-duty police officer arrested the attacker at the scene.
The suspect’s identity and reasons for the attack have not been released.
The incident took place near Porte de Clichy, a neighborhood in Paris.
Interior Minister Laurent Nunez spoke about the attack during a news conference.
The police cordoned off the area to investigate the crime scene.
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino responded to criticism about this year’s World Cup, defending the event’s safety, fan experience, and organization. He dismissed complaints about ticket prices, security, and political connections in a social media post after the tournament ended.
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Gianni Infantino has been FIFA president since 2016 and addressed World Cup criticism in a 15-slide Instagram post.
The 2026 World Cup was held across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada in 16 cities.
Infantino said there were no violent incidents or security problems during the tournament.
The World Cup attracted seven million attendees from over 200 countries.
Critics raised concerns about very high ticket prices, with some tickets for the final costing up to $39,000.
Infantino emphasized that billions of people watched the event from home and that stadiums were filled with fans.
He rejected negative coverage, saying critics were consumed by hate and spreading false information.
Infantino has not held a news conference since the tournament ended; this social media post was his first detailed public reply.
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