The New Orleans attack death toll rose to 15 as investigators identified the perpetrator as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, linking him to IS ideology through pre-attack videos. By midday, connections emerged between Jabbar and the Las Vegas Cybertruck bomber - both served at the same military base. The Las Vegas suspect was identified as an elite US soldier previously stationed in Germany, with investigations focusing on Böblingen.
German domestic coverage centered on the aftermath of New Year violence, particularly "sphere bombs" causing severe injuries in Berlin's Schöneberg district. The CSU sharpened its migration stance before elections, while controversy continued over Musk's AfD endorsement, with EU authorities considering regulatory responses.
Evening reports revealed a leaked government analysis suggesting Putin might end the Ukraine war, while the French-trained 155th brigade faced mounting losses and desertions.