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Berlin Pride Attack Suspect Killed by Police After Manhunt

German police shot and killed Abdul Ballout, 21, the suspect in a vehicle ramming at Berlin’s Pride event and a subsequent knife rampage, after he reportedly rushed officers with a knife in Spandau. The Saturday night attack at Tiergarten park left at least one person dead and 16 to dozens injured. Police said Ballout had links to Islamist circles and there was a “strong suspicion” of terrorism.

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Mount Olympus Added to UNESCO World Heritage List

UNESCO has added Mount Olympus, Greece’s highest peak and mythical home of the ancient Greek gods, to its World Heritage List after a 12-year campaign by Greek officials. The designation was announced on 26 July 2026. Evangelos Geroliolios, a longtime climber, was among those who had long advocated for the mountain’s protection.

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Tadej Pogačar of Slovenia wins the 2026 Tour de France, his fifth victory in the race

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Slovenian cyclist Tadej Pogačar won the 2026 Tour de France, securing his fifth overall title. Dutch rider Mathieu van der Poel won Sunday's final stage on the Champs-Élysées in Paris. The final stage was shortened because security and police were reassigned to assist with wildfires in southwest France.

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U.S. pauses attacks on Iran for a second straight day and Tehran does too

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The United States paused attacks on Iran for a second straight day on Sunday, and Tehran said it had done the same, as efforts continued to negotiate an interim ceasefire. Donald Trump is reportedly weighing diplomatic and military options after military chiefs warned of dwindling munitions stockpiles.

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Mount Olympus Added to UNESCO World Heritage List

Pogačar wins fifth Tour de France as Van der Poel takes final stage

US and Iran pause attacks as ceasefire talks continue

World headlines

Australia news live: Jacinta Allan loses majority caucus support after meeting of state Labor factions; national AusAlert test to blare siren

Burnham to meet Zelenskyy at UK naval base in show of ‘unwavering’ support

Flames Advance on Bordeaux, Where Evacuees Balance Dread and Hope

Israeli settlers set fire to mosques, cars and farm land in West Bank, Palestinians say

The Accidental Hero Who Faced Down India’s Government

A South African Identity Crisis

Sen. Tim Kaine calls continued war with Iran 'a bad idea' and 'unaffordable'

Amid protests in Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy heads to the White House

Netanyahu accuses Mamdani of ‘fomenting hate’ in calls for PM’s arrest

Moulin Rouge dancers welcome Tour de France finale in Paris

Berlin Pride Event Attacker Killed in Police Shootout, Officials Say

Firefighters battle wildfire as tens of thousands evacuated near Bordeaux

Ukraine responds as Kazakh president Tokayev urges Putin to freeze the war in Ukraine

Forced to Evacuate Amid Spain Wildfires, Residents Wonder if Their Homes Still Stand

England’s north-south life expectancy gap grows despite record longevity

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