Held up as the temperature limit that should not be crossed, 1.5 degrees Celsius is more than just a number. So what's behind it and what happens if it is exceeded?

Australia has said the joint patrols are meant to demonstrate "freedom of navigation" in the South China Sea, where China has disputed maritime claims, and Chinese Coast Guard increasingly confronts Filipino vessels.

State media has reported North Korea's leader, Kim Jong Un, reviewed images captured by a new spy satellite of sites across South Korea. Officials in Seoul have expressed doubt over the satellite's capabilities.

Australia says it will ban the import of disposable vaping devices from the start of next year. The crackdown comes amid concern about manufacturers targeting young people with flavors and packaging.

The French region of Alsace is famous for its traditional half-timbered houses. But this centuries-old heritage is threatened by the passage of time and urban development. Every year, 400 of these remarkable old houses are demolished. But a few locals are trying to safeguard their heritage. One young couple have embarked on a project to renovate their old house, using ancestral techniques.

Since the Hamas terror attack in Israel, antisemitism has been on the rise in Germany. How is Germany's Jewish cultural scene dealing with all the hate?