German security officials are investigating potential foreign influence in recent attacks, particularly focusing on suspicious internet searches linked to Russia before a deadly knife attack in Mannheim. An Afghan man admitted to the attack, which targeted anti-Islam activist Michael Stürzenberger. Reports suggest unusual Russian searches related to the attack, raising concerns about foreign interference. Other attacks have occurred in German cities, coinciding with rising support for far-right parties. Intelligence officials express skepticism about the validity of the internet search analysis but acknowledge the seriousness of potential foreign influence. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)