Photos show the aftermath of a van-ramming attack near Berlin's Pride Festival
People gather outside the Brandenburg Gate for a demonstration in support of LGBTQ+ after a car rammed into a crowd at the Pride March in Berlin, Sunday, July 26, 2026.
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German investigators are searching for a man who drove a van into a crowd near Berlin’s Pride festival, killing one person and leaving more than two dozen others injured. Authorities believe it was an Islamic extremist terror attack. The suspect, Abdul Ballout, is considered armed and dangerous. The attack took place on Saturday night near the Brandenburg Gate, away from the main festival. Berlin's Pride festival is one of Europe’s largest LGBTQ+ celebrations. The attack has prompted calls for increased security at major events in Germany. Authorities are concerned about potential copycat crimes.
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