Local fire brigade in Schöppenstedt paid tribute to nine-year-old André Gleißner, a member of the children’s fire brigade in Warle, who was killed in a car attack at a German Christmas market in Magdeburg. Four other women also died in the attack. A suspect is in pre-trial detention on charges of murder, attempted murder, and dangerous bodily harm.
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Hajj pilgrims gather in Mecca under scorching desert sun
Over a million Muslim pilgrims have arrived in Mecca for the annual hajj, with Saudi authorities implementing enhanced safety measures against extreme heat following last year's tragedy that resulted in 1,301 deaths. This year, temperatures are expected to exceed 40 degrees Celsius, prompting the mobilization of 250,000 officials and the expansion of shaded areas and medical staff. Additionally, a crackdown on unregistered pilgrims is underway, with strict penalties for violators, as the Saudi government aims...
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