Terror threats have hindered churches from giving free access to visitors during the December holidays. In at least four European countries, the police were on high alert.

As the Israel-Hamas war continues to rage, many Jewish communities in Europe are seeing sharp rises in hate-based crimes. “This feels like being in Poland in 1941.”

German politicians do their utmost to show their solidarity with Israel. However, research shows that only a third of the population shares that opinion.

Unlocking a phone with your face is interesting, but facial recognition with a controversial app is different. In "Your face belongs to us", the American tech journalist Kashmir Hill describes this technology's history and possible future.

On the Mediterranean Sea, an overcrowded boat carrying refugees and migrants capsizes. Dozens of those on board end up in the water. Suddenly, the rescue ship Aurora emerges through the high waves. Sea-Watch staff reach out to help the drowning people.