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The spectre of additional border controls looms over the Schengen Area after a deadly attack in Solingen, Germany.

The man was arrested after he said he was responsible for the knife attack that left three dead and eight wounded at a festival in Solingen on Sunday.

Thuringia is traditionally a stronghold of the far-right AfD party, which polls suggest could become the second strongest in the state's parliament.

Thuringia is traditionally a stronghold of the far-right AfD party, which polls suggest could become the second strongest in the central federal state's parliament.

The stabbings, along with the claim of responsibility from ISIS, have sparked concern among some politicians who have urged enhanced security, tighter curbs on weapons, stiffer punishment for violent crimes and limits to immigration.

Solingen Mayor Tim Kurzbach said, "we in Solingen are all in shock. We all wanted to celebrate our city's anniversary together and now have dead and wounded to lament."

Witnesses alerted police shortly after 9.30 p.m. that an unknown perpetrator had wounded several people with a knife on a central square, the Fronhof.

Witnesses alerted police shortly after 9.30 p.m. that an unknown perpetrator had wounded several people with a knife on a central square, the Fronhof.

The group said in a statement published on its Amaq news site that the attacker targeted Christians, 'to avenge Muslims in Palestine and everywhere.'

Local media outlets report the suspect was covered in blood when he gave himself up to officers on the street in Solingen.

The opposition politician, who is now exiled in Germany, told crowds he would focus on re-educating Russians against Putin.

Spain's men take gold after 5-3 win against France in Olympic men's football final.

The alliance's secretary general underlined that NATO allies need to increase military and defence production after meeting German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin.

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