Authorities in the German city of Bielefeld have launched a manhunt following a violent stabbing attack in the early hours of Sunday morning that left at least five people injured, three of them seriously.

The incident occurred around 4:20 a.m. outside a bar in the city centre, where a previously unidentified man reportedly attacked a group of people with a sharp object. According to police, the suspect used both a knife and a cane sword to assault his victims.

Witnesses said the attacker struck indiscriminately before some bar patrons intervened and attempted to subdue him. During the altercation, they managed to inflict facial injuries on the assailant. Despite the struggle, the suspect managed to flee the scene on foot, leaving behind a rucksack that has since become central to the investigation.

Police have confirmed that forensic teams recovered a walking stick with a concealed blade, believed to be one of the weapons used in the attack. Inside the abandoned rucksack, investigators reportedly found additional weapons, a bottle containing a flammable liquid, and a residence permit issued to a Syrian national. The attack is currently being treated as a premeditated act of violence.

The case is being handled by a homicide unit codenamed “Kurfürst,” led by First Chief Inspector Markus Mertens. Police are warning the public that the suspect is likely still armed and dangerous. He is described as approximately 1.70 metres tall and was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, dark jacket, and a cap. Due to the injuries sustained during the incident, he may have visible wounds to his face.

The injured victims are currently receiving treatment at local hospitals. Authorities have not released further details about their conditions but confirmed that three remain in serious condition.

Bielefeld police have appealed to the public for assistance and are urging anyone with information to use the force’s online tip portal. They also advise residents not to approach the suspect if spotted and to immediately contact law enforcement.

As the investigation continues, police presence remains high in the area, and the motive behind the attack is still under examination.

A Russian drone strike on a civilian bus in Ukraine’s northeastern Sumy region has left nine people dead and four others injured, in what Ukrainian officials are calling a deliberate attack on non-combatants.

The assault took place early Saturday in the town of Bilopillia, located roughly 10 kilometers from the Russian border. According to regional authorities, the drone hit a passenger bus, killing mostly elderly civilians. Three of the four wounded are reported to be in serious condition and are receiving treatment at a hospital in Sumy city.

The Sumy Regional Administration condemned the strike in a statement on Telegram, calling it “another war crime by Russia — a deliberate strike on civilian transport that posed no threat.”

The attack came just hours after Ukrainian and Russian delegations held face-to-face discussions in Turkey — the first direct peace talks in several years. While seen as a potential diplomatic breakthrough, the negotiations ended without a ceasefire agreement.

Photos released by Ukraine’s national police showed the charred remains of the bus and the surrounding area littered with debris, highlighting the devastating impact of the strike. Authorities are working to identify the deceased, many of whom are believed to be elderly women traveling within the region.

In response to the tragedy, local officials in Bilopillia declared a period of mourning until Monday. Yurii Zarko, head of the local community, described the day of the strike as “Black Saturday,” reflecting the grief and anger felt throughout the region.

The drone attack is part of a broader pattern of strikes on civilian infrastructure across Ukraine, as fighting continues along the front lines in the east and south of the country. Kyiv has repeatedly accused Moscow of targeting non-military sites in violation of international law — accusations the Kremlin denies.

The incident underscores the fragility of the current diplomatic efforts and the escalating toll on civilians as the war stretches into its third year. Despite renewed international calls for de-escalation, both sides remain deeply entrenched, with little sign of a breakthrough on the horizon.

The U.S. Supreme Court has dealt a fresh blow to the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration agenda, blocking the swift deportation of a group of Venezuelan detainees held in a North Texas facility. The court’s decision marks another setback in the administration’s push to accelerate removals of undocumented immigrants.

In a ruling issued Friday, the justices sided with attorneys for a group of Venezuelan men accused by immigration authorities of gang affiliation — a classification the administration argues makes them eligible for expedited removal under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798. The court emphasized that individuals must be granted the opportunity to contest their deportation, though it did not address the broader legality of invoking the centuries-old law in the case.

The Supreme Court had previously issued a temporary stay on the deportations last month, citing concerns that removals were imminent. This latest ruling reinforces the requirement for due process in immigration proceedings, a principle Trump and his allies have often criticized as a barrier to swift enforcement.

In response to the decision, former President Donald Trump expressed his frustration on Truth Social, writing, “THE SUPREME COURT WON’T ALLOW US TO GET CRIMINALS OUT OF OUR COUNTRY!”

At the same time, the Department of Homeland Security has made an unprecedented request for 20,000 National Guard troops to assist in immigration enforcement efforts nationwide. A U.S. official, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed the Pentagon is reviewing the request, which would involve deploying state-based Guard units to support deportation operations beyond the southern border.

According to DHS spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin, the move is part of Trump’s mandate “to arrest and deport criminal illegal aliens.” Unlike previous deployments focused on the U.S.-Mexico border, these troops would operate across the interior of the country, raising questions about federal overreach and state authority.

Currently, around 10,000 troops are stationed along the border, where they provide logistical support, surveillance, and limited law enforcement assistance. While some have begun accompanying border agents in the newly militarized zones, direct detention of migrants remains the responsibility of immigration authorities.

The Supreme Court’s intervention underscores the legal and political complexities surrounding Trump’s immigration crackdown, as courts, civil liberties groups, and local governments continue to push back against sweeping federal enforcement strategies.