Wave of terror - Triple attack spreads fear across Europe

A series of deadly attacks brought terror to Europe and beyond last night, including the slaying of shoppers at a Christmas market, the assassination of an ambassador, and the shooting of worshippers gathered for prayer, writes Catheirne Shanahan.

The highest death toll was seen in Berlin, where an articulated lorry ploughed into a Christmas market killing at least nine people and injuring up to 50.