tagesschau 20:00 Uhr, 05.05.2026

The latest Tagesschau edition covers a range of developments, led by a deadly car attack in Leipzig and ongoing German coalition strains, alongside international conflicts in the Middle East and Mali, corporate cutbacks, health alerts, and domestic protests.

Leipzig Mourns Victims of Car Ramming Attack

In Leipzig, a 33-year-old German man drove his car through a crowded pedestrian zone yesterday, killing two pedestrians and injuring six others. Saxony's Interior Minister Schuster described it as a lone perpetrator act, with investigations probing murder and multiple attempted murders. An investigative judge ordered the suspect's placement in a psychiatric hospital; he had been in voluntary treatment at a clinic until late April, with no prior assessed risk to self or others, though social circle issues were noted. The city remains in shock, with residents laying flowers and lighting candles at the site. Saxony's Minister President Kretschmer praised civilian first responders for their solidarity, which strengthened community bonds but cannot replace lost lives. Parts of the city center were cordoned off for evidence collection until afternoon. Leipzig authorities now plan to review and potentially enhance access security to the inner city.