A Saudi-born psychiatrist drove an SUV into a German Christmas market, killing five and injuring over 200. Saudi Arabia had warned Germany about the suspect's extremist views multiple times, but German authorities failed to act. The attack has sparked outrage and raised questions about Germany's security protocols and the handling of intelligence warnings.
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