Berlin’s neoclassical monument, an icon of unity and protests
Glasgow Pride marks its 25th march, continuing a tradition since 1996. The event features corporate sponsors including Coca-Cola, drawing criticism from critics who argue Pride must remain rooted in liberation rather than branding. The parade includes performances and high-profile attendees, amid calls for boycott by some activists.
Two early‑season heatwaves have broken June temperature records across western Europe, pushing many locations above 40°C, triggering red alerts, disrupting transport and power, and causing dozens of deaths in France and other countries. Scientists have said human‑caused warming has made this event far more likely and night‑time temperatures have remained unusually high.
Police have said a vehicle has driven into Tiergarten park in central Berlin and has struck multiple people during Saturday night’s Christopher Street Day Pride events. Emergency services have been treating seriously injured victims; police have called for people to leave the area and have launched an intensive search for suspects.