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At Amsterdam's WorldPride Canal Parade, giant inflatables of Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin were displayed and moved together to resemble a kiss, a satirical installation called The Kissing Couple meant to pause power and highlight humanity, drawing wide attention.
About 300,000 people joined Hamburg's Pride march on Saturday, a week after a jihadist attack on Berlin's Pride left one dead and several injured; police and organisers reported high turnout as marchers waved rainbow flags and called for solidarity and a future without fear.
The Jacksonville Jaguars opened training camp with a faith-based message about God on X that went viral, drawing about 1.9 million views—far more engagement than their June Pride Month post—highlighting a notable moment of religious expression in NFL team messaging and eliciting a mix of reactions from fans.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
TMZ reports that Jussie Smollett and Karamo Brown are dating, supported by paparazzi photos of them out in Los Angeles on an all-day date that included lunch with Brown’s mother. The gossip arrives as Smollett recently split from fiancé Jabari Redd (engaged in 2025), and Brown’s prior public relationship with Ian Jordan ended in 2020. Both have had notable career controversies, adding extra intrigue to the pairing.
USA TODAY presents a photo gallery from the New York City Pride March, celebrating LGBTQ pride and unity with participants ranging from performers to elected officials in attendance.
Amid a weeklong heat wave, St. Louis celebrated PrideFest with a downtown Pride parade marking 46 years and the Stonewall anniversary, featuring floats, bands, and thousands of attendees. The event emphasized LGBTQ resilience and community in the face of federal policy rollbacks and local security concerns, with City leaders praising turnout and organizers highlighting inclusivity and joy.
Mission Local wraps its live Pride coverage as San Francisco moves from a protest-heavy weekend on Market Street to celebratory events in the Mission and Castro, including the Dyke March and the main Pride parade, ending with reflections on the city’s loud, proud exhale and a call to hydrate and enjoy the community.
Violent incidents during San Francisco Pride weekend—including a shooting near the Castro, vandalism, and harassment of State Sen. Scott Wiener during the Trans March—raised safety concerns as Wiener left the march and his staff were accosted at a World Cup watch party. The San Francisco Police Department said criminal activity would not be tolerated; five people were arrested and several officers were injured during the Trans March. Wiener planned to attend the main Pride Parade, while participants emphasized celebrating the community despite fears.
Seattle’s Pride-match backdrop turned Egypt vs. Iran into more than a game, merging rainbow banners and protests with a thrilling 1-1 finish while fueling a critique that FIFA’s neutrality is a deliberate, morally loaded stance; the piece argues inclusion is messy but necessary, and that sports institutions must own the political implications of what they celebrate.