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Christopher Street Day attack in Berlin: What we know so far On Saturday, a vehicle drove into a crowd near Berlin Pride celebrations in what is being regarded as an attack on the LGBTQ+ community. The main suspect has since been confronted and shot dead. Berlin CSD: Latest in string of deadly vehicle attacks The attack at a Berlin Pride event is only the most recent incident on a long list where vehicles were used as weapons. The US, Canada, and China also saw similar attacks in recent years. Can Pakistan-administered Kashmir elections calm tensions? Pakistan-administered Kashmir heads to the polls after weeks of deadly protests over seats reserved for displaced people from India-administered Kashmir. One local group has called for the elections to be boycotted. Sudan civil war: Civilians used as 'human shields' The situation in the besieged city of El Obeid in Sudan is worsening by the day, with rights organizations warning of mass atrocities. Children are traumatized and do not dare go to school. Brazil denies entry to senior Trump officials ahead of elections Brazil rejected visas for two planned US envoys, alleging that Washington was seeking to shape Brazil's upcoming presidential election. The development adds to a deepening political tension between Brazil and the US. Serbia's LGBTQ+ community faces 'epidemic of violence' Documented cases of violence against LGBTQ+ people in Serbia have never been higher. The attacks are part of a larger shift in society targeting marginalized people. Tour de France final stage shortened due to wildfires Security personnel assigned to the race have been redeployed to help contain major blazes near Bordeaux, reducing Sunday's final stage. Dozens dead after buses collide in eastern Syria The crash on a route notorious for deadly accidents prompted a large-scale rescue operation. Could 'mesh networks' help overcome authoritarians' internet blocks? In authoritarian countries, the state is often either monitoring online communications or has the ability to shut them down in a political crisis. But there are other ways that activists can keep in touch. Niger still seeking stability after 3 years of military rule The military government in Niger promised social, security, and economic improvements when it took power in 2023. Three years down the line, there are mixed reviews on its performance. Poland's main opposition collapses over far-right slide A power struggle within Poland's main opposition force has come to a head. But a move to expel former Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki may greatly weaken the right-wing party's popularity. Trump threatens EU with tariff probe over Google, tech fines US President Donald Trump has said he will initiate a tariff investigation against the EU in response to fines against US tech companies. He cited the latest case that Google lost on Thursday, as well as others.