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Ukraine’s strike on an Iranian tanker has escalated tensions, prompting Iran’s foreign minister to denounce the attack and warn of retaliation against perceived aggression.

Former President Juan Orlando Hernandez has returned to Honduras following a presidential pardon from Donald Trump, after serving time in the US for drug trafficking. He faces upcoming trials for fraud and money laundering, amid concerns from activists regarding the integrity of the judicial process.

The wreckage of the Clipper Endeavor, a Pan American Airways plane that crash-landed in 1952, has been discovered off the coast of Puerto Rico at 2000ft depth.

What’s going on?
German police confirmed a suspect is at large following a van-ramming attack during a Pride parade in Berlin, which resulted in one death and 16 injuries. Authorities are actively searching for the individual believed to be involved in the incident. Eyewitness accounts indicate a chaotic scene as the vehicle struck parade attendees.
In contrast, AP News reported, “German police hunt suspect in Berlin Pride van-ramming attack that left 1 dead and 16 injured,” emphasising the law enforcement response. Meanwhile, The New York Times framed it as, “Berlin Police Search for Suspect in Fatal Attack on Pride Parade,” highlighting the incident’s impact and nature. This reflects differing focuses on police action versus the broader implications of the attack.
Coverage analysed: AP News | The New York Times

Kazuyoshi Miura, the world’s oldest professional footballer, scored for Fukushima United in a 7-0 victory over Iwaki Furukawa, marking his first goal in nearly four years. The 59-year-old forward netted in the 52nd minute as the club advanced in the Emperor’s Cup.

A vehicle has crashed into a crowd at Berlin’s Pride event, resulting in multiple injuries and the cancellation of the celebration, as police launch a major operation.

Franco Malosso von Rosenfranz has been sentenced to two years and four months in prison for constructing a fake Roman amphitheatre near Vicenza, Italy.

Israel’s Knesset approved sweeping media reforms that critics claim threaten press freedom and election integrity. The changes eliminate key oversight and journalism standards, prompting watchdogs to petition the High Court to freeze certain provisions before the upcoming elections on 27 October. The government has until Sunday to respond.

Wildfires in France and Spain have forced over 220,000 people to evacuate, with French authorities closing roads and emergency measures in place as temperatures rise.

TRUMP’S DINNER SPEECH
Trump attacks journalists during White House Correspondents’ Dinner, sparking debate over press freedom. Critics highlight rising tensions between media and political figures.