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Berlin Pride Attack

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German authorities face criticism after a deadly vehicle and machete attack near Berlin's Pride parade killed one and injured 29. Poland expressed sorrow over the death of a Polish citizen, while Venezuela condemned the attack and offered solidarity. Authorities are investigating a 21-year-old man of Lebanese descent with a history of Islamist extremism, who was shot dead by police after the incident.

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German authorities criticised after Pride attack

German authorities are under fire following a fatal attack that marred a Pride event near Berlin over the weekend. Critics, including politicians, security experts, and a police union, are questioning the failure to prevent the deadly vehicle and machete assault. The presumed attacker, 21-year-old Abdul Ballout, was shot dead by police on Sunday evening. He had driven a rented minivan into a crowdโ€ฆ

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