Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:52pm on 26 Jul 2026,Sunday Politics
A 21-year-old German citizen of Lebanese background, identified as Abdul Ballout, was shot dead by police during an operation following a deadly attack at Berlin's Christopher Street Day Pride event. Prosecutors allege Ballout drove a van into a crowd before stabbing several people, killing 1 woman and injuring at least 29 others. Police said officers opened fire after the suspect charged at them with a knife. Authorities said Ballout had previously tried to join the Islamic State group and was known to police. Germany has raised its threat level and warned of possible copycat attacks as investigations continue. (PC: BBC)
