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German Palliative Care Doctor Sentenced to Life for Murdering 15 Patients

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A German court has sentenced a 41-year-old palliative care doctor to life imprisonment after finding him guilty of murdering 15 patients between September 2021 and July 2024. The victims, aged between 25 and 94, were seriously ill but were not considered to be at immediate risk of death. Prosecutors said the doctor administered lethal doses of medication without the patients’ consent and, in some cases, allegedly set fires to conceal the crimes.

During the year-long trial, the doctor admitted to killing 12 patients, claiming he believed he was ending their suffering. However, relatives of the victims rejected that justification, telling the court that their loved ones still had plans for the future and wanted to continue living. The court described his crimes as particularly serious and imposed a lifetime ban on practising medicine, along with preventive detention after his prison term.

Authorities are now investigating 76 additional suspected cases, raising the possibility that the convicted doctor could become one of Germany’s most prolific serial killers if more charges are proven. Prosecutors believe the confirmed murders may represent only a fraction of the alleged crimes.

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Man Arrested After Belfast Knife Attack Sparks Public Concern

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Police in Northern Ireland have arrested a man in his 30s, believed to be from Somalia, following a knife attack in north Belfast that left a man in his 40s seriously injured. The incident, which occurred on Monday evening, gained widespread attention after footage of the attack circulated on social media.

Authorities have declared the case a critical incident and launched an investigation to determine the motive behind the assault. Police have urged the public not to share videos of the attack, warning that doing so could cause further distress to the victim’s family and potentially affect the ongoing investigation.

The incident has prompted calls for protests online, leading political leaders to appeal for calm. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer described the attack as “sickening,” while Northern Ireland Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly condemned it as a “savage and barbaric” act and expressed support for the victim and his family.

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Swiss Train Station Stabbing Leaves Three Injured, Suspect Arrested

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Three people were injured in a stabbing attack at Winterthur train station in Switzerland, prompting a major police response. Authorities arrested a 31-year-old Swiss man at the scene and confirmed that the victims, aged 28, 43, and 52, were taken to hospital with injuries. Police have launched an investigation to determine the motive behind the attack.

Swiss officials indicated that the incident may be linked to radicalisation and extremism. Investigators revealed that the suspect had previously come to the attention of authorities in 2015 for distributing propaganda connected to the Islamic State (IS) group. Just days before the attack, he had been admitted to a psychiatric hospital after making incoherent statements but was later released after being assessed as no longer posing a threat.

Eyewitnesses reported scenes of panic as the suspect allegedly moved through the station area attacking people with a knife. One witness claimed the attacker shouted “Allahu Akbar” before the assault. Local media also reported that a teacher shielded a group of schoolchildren passing through the station during the incident. One victim remains in hospital following emergency surgery, while the others are expected to recover.

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Two Killed, Four Injured in Spain Mass Shooting

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Spanish police have arrested a 25-year-old man suspected of carrying out a deadly shooting in the southern town of El Ejido near Almería. Authorities said the attack happened late Monday night and left two people dead, believed to be the suspect’s parents, while four others were seriously injured.

Among the injured were two young children, including a seven-month-old baby believed to be the suspect’s son, according to local media reports. An 18-month-old child and a 60-year-old man were also reportedly wounded in the incident and rushed to hospital for treatment.

Spain’s Guardia Civil said the suspect briefly fled before surrendering at a nearby police station. Investigators are continuing to examine the motive behind the shooting, which is considered rare in Spain, where mass shootings remain uncommon compared with other parts of the world.

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Elderly Gunman in Athens Shooting Acted Out of “Protest and Despair”

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An 89-year-old man arrested after injuring five people in two separate shooting incidents in Athens reportedly acted out of “protest and despair,” according to his lawyer. The attacker first opened fire at a social security office, wounding an employee, before heading to a court building where he fired additional shots, injuring four staff members.

Authorities later tracked and arrested him at a hotel in Patras, around 200 km from Athens. His lawyer stated that the man, a former engineer who had worked in Chicago for decades, had been struggling with issues related to public services, including the rejection of his supplementary pension application. He also had a history of psychiatric treatment.

Prosecutors have charged him with attempted murder and illegal possession of a firearm. The incident has raised concerns over security at public institutions, with officials acknowledging gaps in protection. Meanwhile, workers at the social security agency staged a protest, citing frustration over understaffing and safety risks.

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Gardaí Seek Help to Identify Critically Injured Man After Dublin Assault

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Police in Dublin are appealing for public assistance to identify a man who remains in critical condition following a violent assault in the Temple Bar area. An Garda Síochána said the incident took place on Cope Street shortly after midnight on Wednesday, when the victim was seriously injured. Emergency responders transported him to Beaumont Hospital, where he continues to receive intensive medical treatment.

According to reports from RTÉ, the man was attacked by two suspects and later found unconscious at the scene. Authorities have not yet confirmed his identity and are urging anyone who may recognize him to come forward. Gardaí noted that the victim has a distinctive tattoo on his right forearm showing a blue and white flag alongside the words “Ceol is Beatha,” which translates to “music is life.”

Investigators are asking anyone who was in the Cope Street area between midnight and 1:00 a.m. to contact police if they witnessed anything suspicious. They have also requested that members of the public review and share any camera or mobile phone footage that could assist the investigation. Police say public cooperation could play a key role in identifying the victim and determining the circumstances surrounding the attack.

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Czech mass shooting: Gunman confessed to shooting baby in woods

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In Prague, the assailant behind the tragic shooting at a university, resulting in the loss of 14 lives, admitted to an earlier double murder in a suicide note discovered by Czech police. This revelation came as investigators found the note in the home of 24-year-old David Kozak, shedding light on his involvement in the killing of a man and his infant daughter in a wooded area near Prague on December 15. Prior to the university attack on December 21, Kozak, who was already a suspect in the double murder case, also took the life of his father, raising the total number of victims to a devastating 17.

The university attack itself, occurring on December 21, stands as the deadliest mass shooting in Czech history. Kozak, a graduate student specializing in history at the university, chose to end his own life as he was surrounded by armed police. The confession within the suicide note verified his culpability for the earlier murders, a case that was already under investigation.

While the motive behind the university attack remains undisclosed, law enforcement authorities are actively continuing their investigation into the matter. In response to this tragic event, Czech Interior Minister Vit Rakusan has called on mayors to cancel New Year’s fireworks displays as a gesture of respect for the victims. He urged the nation to observe the occasion peacefully, considering the profound impact of the killings on those affected.

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