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Two killed in 'violent incident' at school near Berlin

Two killed in 'violent incident' at school near Berlin
BBC World Thursday 27 August 2026, 15:47 UTC 1 min read
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Police have arrested a man after an incident in which two people were killed including an 18-year-old.

Police have arrested a man after an incident in which two people were killed including an 18-year-old.
Berlin (LOCATION)
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