Germany Passes Controversial Military Service Law
Germany's parliament has approved a new law reintroducing voluntary military service, with powers for needs-based conscription. The move aims to expand the Bundeswehr to 260,000 soldiers by 2035.
Germany's parliament has approved a new law reintroducing voluntary military service, with powers for needs-based conscription. The move aims to expand the Bundeswehr to 260,000 soldiers by 2035.
The US is preparing to expand sanctions on Sudan's army and RSF as Trump's envoy fails to secure a ceasefire. Norway plans talks on restoring civilian rule amid a devastating humanitarian crisis.
David Brown has been sentenced to four and a half years for a vicious, unprovoked attack on a disabled man in a Nottinghamshire pub beer garden. Read the full story.
New South Wales government ends 20-year exemptions allowing 673 pubs and clubs to operate poker machines after 4am following research showing increased gambling harm overnight.
A mother was left paralysed after her abusive partner severed her spinal cord when she said she was leaving him. Robert Easom, described as a 'violent bully', will be sentenced in February.
Franklin Francis, 56, described as a 'loving and kind' man, has died after a violent altercation in Forest Gate. Two men arrested. Police reassure community.
Franklin Francis, 56, died after a fight in Palmerston Road, Forest Gate. Two men arrested as police reassure the community. Call 101 with information.
An inquest finds 12-year-old Mia Lucas was failed on multiple levels before her death at a psychiatric unit. A rare, treatable condition was undiagnosed. Read the full investigation.
A 22-year-old Croydon man is in custody after a stabbing during a large fight near Warlingham Green. Police confirm no further risk to the public. Witnesses urged to come forward.
Three men were arrested on suspicion of GBH after a 21-year-old was stabbed on Becontree Avenue in Dagenham. Police are appealing for information as the investigation continues.
UN calls for investigation as Israeli strikes kill 127 civilians in Lebanon since November ceasefire. Lebanon accuses Israel of violating international law.
US military actions in Venezuela signal dangerous new phase in war on terror with reduced oversight. Over 80 killed in strikes as Trump asserts unchecked presidential powers.
A two-year-old girl was rushed to hospital in Germany after drinking from a McDonald's Happy Meal bottle allegedly filled with cleaning fluid. Police are investigating.
The European Commission unveils a 'military mobility' plan to create a 'military Schengen' zone, easing cross-border movement for armed forces to counter potential Russian aggression. Read the full strategy.
Parliamentary committee warns UK lacks credible defence funding plan as armed forces shrink to historic lows. Read the stark assessment of Britain's military readiness.
Explosive Pentagon report reveals Trump's alleged politicisation of US military. Defence experts warn of constitutional crisis. Read the full investigation.
Analysis reveals how Trump is purging military leadership and creating a partisan armed forces. Learn how this threatens American democracy and military norms.
The police watchdog is investigating a Met officer after he allegedly struck a man on the head with handcuffs during an arrest in North West London. Witnesses urged to come forward.
President Zelenskyy condemns Russia's massive overnight assault on Ukraine, which used 430 drones and 18 missiles. At least four killed, dozens wounded. Urgent calls for strengthened air defence.
Russian forces launched coordinated strikes across all districts of Kyiv, causing widespread damage and casualties. Read the latest developments on this escalating conflict.
A devastating MOD survey reveals widespread sexual harassment in UK armed forces, with 1 in 4 women reporting abuse. Urgent action demanded.
Ineos accuses the EU of 'industrial self-harm' as it files ten anti-dumping cases against low-cost Asian imports, warning of plant closures and job losses.
Exclusive investigation reveals shocking details of a classified F-15 Eagle close call that military officials attempted to bury beneath layers of secrecy and denial.
The UK government unveils sweeping gambling reforms including mandatory financial risk assessments, tighter advertising rules, and enhanced player protections in a major regulatory overhaul.
An in-depth investigation reveals the devastating human cost of the siege on El Fasher, where civilians face starvation, systematic violence, and the world's inaction.
Japan takes emergency measures as savage bear attacks surge across northern regions, with troops deployed to protect terrified residents from the growing wildlife threat.
In an unprecedented move, Japan's military has been mobilised to tackle a surge in fatal bear encounters across rural communities, as the nation faces its worst wildlife crisis in decades.
As global tensions rise, camouflage clothing has staged an unexpected comeback on catwalks and high streets. Explore the complex relationship between military aesthetics and mainstream fashion in our troubled times.
In a bold morale-boosting mission, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visits Ukrainian troops near the fiercely contested eastern city of Pokrovsk as Russia intensifies its offensive operations.
Claudia Sheinbaum firmly dismisses American troop deployment in Mexico, asserting national sovereignty while proposing alternative security strategies.