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Trump makes bad gay jokes, terror attack in Berlin & LGBTQ+ journalists exiled from Russia
Summary by LGBTQ News Editorial Desk Alex Bollinger , as published by LGBTQ Nation
· August 2, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The perpetrator, a German citizen and supporter of the Islamic State, drove a van into a crowd and later went on a knife rampage.
A recent terrorist attack occurred in Berlin during the city's Christopher Street Day celebrations, resulting in one death and around 30 injuries. The perpetrator, a German citizen and supporter of the Islamic State, drove a van into a crowd and later went on a knife rampage. The attack highlights concerns about safety, even in cities known for being LGBTQ +-friendly.
Further details about the incident are available from LGBTQ Nation. In other news, Donald Trump has made anti-LGBTQ+ jokes, and there have been reports of LGBTQ+ journalists being exiled from Russia, though specific details are not provided here. For more information, readers can consult the source.
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Category: rights Published: August 2, 2026 Source: LGBTQ Nation Reading time: 1 min
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