Summary

A Saudi doctor intentionally drove into a crowded Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, killing five people, including a child, and injuring over 200.

The 50-year-old suspect, who had lived in Germany for nearly two decades, expressed anti-Islam views and supported far-right politics. Authorities believe he acted alone.

The attack shocked Germany, prompting other towns to cancel Christmas markets and increasing security measures nationwide.

Chancellor Olaf Scholz mourned the victims, and a memorial service is planned. Saudi Arabia condemned the attack, calling it a tragedy.

    • xmunk@sh.itjust.works
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      I’m sure that if this happened before Musk’s endorsement it totally would have impacted his (Edit for clarity: Musk’s) decision.

      Absolutely certain.

      Pardon me, I’m choking on all this sarcasm.

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        Considering he retweeted Musk more than once, I don’t think suggesting that Musk had an effect on his thinking is as far-fetched as you seem to.

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          Oh let me clarify - I’m sure this terrorist act wouldn’t impact Musk’s endorsement of the AfD one bit.

          Lemmy needs user tags so I could have “has ADHD and frequently miswords things” floating by my name.