Iris Stalzer, the mayor of Herdecke in western Germany, is in critical condition after being stabbed outside her home on October 7th, 2025, according to a report from Bild. The motive behind the stabbing remains unknown, as confirmed by Bild. Stalzer was reportedly found by her son with stab wounds to her stomach and back, stating she was attacked on the street. Earlier reports indicated she was stabbed outside her home. This incident follows a series of events in Paris, France, including a building collapse on Ileras Street in Madrid, Spain, where four people are reported missing. French Minister Sébastien Lecornu was notably absent from a meeting of the common base at Matignon amidst ongoing discussions about the national budget and the future of New Caledonia. Paris also experienced security concerns earlier this morning with reported explosions near the Prime Minister's office and a van fire on rue de Varenne near Matignon.
