Berlin weapon cache uncovered; officials say it was meant for planned attacks
German authorities say a cache of weapons found in Berlin was intended for attacks; authorities are investigating the case and tracing suspects.
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Berlin forest cache linked to Russian spying network, German officials warn
German authorities uncovered a weapons cache in a Brandenburg forest near Berlin, including two live firearms; the BfV says it appears to be a drop site for Russian security services intended for agents and potential future violent operations, with Moscow not commenting.
Daring Berlin rescue as resident leaps from 11th floor during 18-story high-rise blaze
A dramatic Berlin blaze in an 18-story building began on the 11th floor. A woman on the exterior ledge crawled along a window after flames and smoke spread, then leaped into a firefighter’s rescue basket two floors below and was saved with minor injuries. The fire affected 115 people; 25 were rescued via stairwell hoods and ladders, and 13 others had minor injuries. Eighteen fire engines, two aerial ladders, nine ambulances and more responded; the cause is under investigation.
Syrian dancer sparks Berlin Pride tribute after attack
A Syrian dancer leads a Berlin Pride tribute in the wake of a deadly attack, with a photo gallery documenting the gathering and Berliners showing solidarity.
Berlin Pride attack prompts scrutiny of suspect's release
A deadly attack at Berlin's Pride festival has prompted questions about how the suspect was allowed freedom, as prosecutors review release conditions amid ongoing investigations and officials warn that more details will emerge.
Berlin Pride attacker shot dead as manhunt ends
German police shot dead Abdul Ballout, the main suspect in the Berlin Pride car-ramming attack that killed one and injured 29; after a 24-hour manhunt he was located in Spandau and killed as he attacked officers with a bladed weapon, with authorities deeming it an Islamist terror attack. Ballout had prior convictions and radical Islamist ties; Chancellor Merz and Berlin's mayor pledged a full investigation and to prevent the attack from dividing society.
Berlin Pride attack sparks manhunt for Islamist-linked suspect
A 21-year-old suspect, Abdul B., believed to be linked to Islamist circles, is being hunted after a vehicle rammed into crowds at Berlin’s Pride in Tiergarten, killing one and injuring 16; authorities say he also used a bladed weapon and may be armed, with Germany raising the threat level as the investigation continues. The suspect is a German citizen of Lebanese background with prior convictions.
Berlin Pride Attack: Vehicle Strikes Crowd, 1 Dead, Dozens Hurt
A white car plowed into a crowd during Berlin's Christopher Street Day Pride parade in Tiergarten Park, killing one person and injuring at least 16 as the event was canceled. Police identified a suspect linked to Islamic circles but have not arrested him, and authorities are conducting a wide search while promising a full investigation.
Berlin Pride disrupted as vehicle strikes crowd, police search for suspects
A vehicle plowed into a crowd at Berlin’s Christopher Street Day Pride parade in Tiergarten near the Brandenburg Gate, injuring several people and prompting a manhunt for potential suspects as police said the casualty count was not yet clear; hundreds of thousands had gathered for one of Europe’s largest Pride events before the incident ended the celebration, with reports of possible fatalities and ongoing investigations.
Vehicle drives into Berlin Pride crowd; several injured as manhunt unfolds
A vehicle reportedly drove into a crowd at Berlin's Christopher Street Day Pride event, injuring several people; police launched a large manhunt and urged people to avoid the area, with emergency services treating the injured near Tiergarten as the Pride event was canceled.
Berlin combats record heat with water-cannon patrols
Berlin deployed two water cannons to cool crowds during a heatwave gripping Germany, spraying landmarks like the Brandenburg Gate and Reichstag as daytime temperatures neared 40°C; nights remained hot, with a cooldown and possible thunderstorms forecast for later in the week.
Berghain night out: HorsegiirL recalls Billie Eilish dancing till dawn
HorsegiirL reveals in a The Fader interview that she once took Billie Eilish to Berlin’s Berghain, where the singer ended up dancing until 7am in a privacy-first, no-phones environment, following Eilish’s Berlin stop on her Hit Me Hard And Soft European tour; HorsegiirL also highlights her Berghain connections and upcoming European festival dates.
Germany fights toxic caterpillar outbreak as Berlin parks close
Germany is grappling with an aggressive outbreak of oak processionary moth caterpillars whose toxic hairs can trigger rashes, breathing difficulties, and even anaphylactic shock. Berlin has been hit hardest, with parks closed and nests removed by hazmat teams using asbestos-grade vacuums, while residents are told to wash clothes after park visits and keep windows shut. Climate-related heat and drought are believed to drive the spread, and authorities say eradicating the caterpillars is unlikely, so the aim is damage limitation.
American Ebola patient discharged from Berlin hospital after successful treatment
An American doctor, Peter Stafford, who contracted Bundibugyo Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo while working for a missionary group, has been discharged from Berlin’s Charité hospital after treatment doctors called a significant therapeutic success. His wife and four children were quarantined in Berlin but did not contract the virus and were released after 21 days; it remains unclear who will cover medical costs or whether the family will return to Congo.
Berlin Welcomes Europe’s First Apple Developer Center
Apple is opening Europe’s first Developer Center in Berlin’s Mitte district to offer in-person sessions, labs, and multilingual support for European developers, joining centers in Bengaluru, Cupertino, Shanghai and Singapore; the Mitte facility will host events across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, visionOS and watchOS and provide access to the App Store Small Business Program and hundreds of APIs.