Christmas market attacker jailed for life in Germany

A German court has handed down a life sentence to Taleb Al-Abdulmohsen, a 51-year-old Saudi national, following his conviction for the murder of six individuals. The ruling pertains to a 2024 incident where Al-Abdulmohsen deliberately drove a rented BMW into a Christmas market crowd in Magdeburg. Prosecutors presented evidence indicating the vehicle reached speeds of up to 48 km/h during the attack. The court found him guilty of murder and imposed the most severe penalty permissible under German law. Sources: BBC News