Germany's parliament votes to reintroduce voluntary military service for 18-year-olds, sparking widespread youth protests. Discover why Gen Z is resisting and the geopolitical pressures behind the move.
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 has approved a voluntary conscription model, sending forms to young men from January 2025. This move aims to bolster its military amid rising European security concerns. Read the full analysis.
German parliament passes law to screen all 18-year-old men for military suitability, sparking nationwide school strikes. Defence minister warns conscription could follow if recruitment fails.
Opposition and crossbench MPs slam the government's proposed Freedom of Information reforms, including new fees and extended response times, warning of a threat to democratic accountability.
Vinny Dingle's attempt to get closer to Lewis Barton in Emmerdale is interrupted by Kammy. Will he try again? Get the latest spoilers and soap news.
An insider's look at the opaque and often baffling process of securing a seat on a UK government board. Discover the unspoken rules and hidden pathways to public appointments.
US biohacker Bryan Johnson live streamed himself taking 5.43g of psilocybin mushrooms to study their effects on longevity. Thousands watched the six-hour experiment, monitored by doctors. Read the full story.
England captain Ben Stokes responds to criticism from Mitchell Johnson, defending his team's approach ahead of the crucial second Ashes Test in Brisbane.
Rian Johnson reveals the personal inspiration behind 'Wake Up Dead Man' and why Daniel Craig's talent is limitless. The new Knives Out mystery hits cinemas now.
Official Covid inquiry report exposes devastating government failures during pandemic as families share heartbreaking stories of loss during lockdown restrictions.
As the Covid inquiry continues, right-wing libertarians attack lockdown science despite 23,000 preventable deaths. Explore the dangerous anti-science tradition in UK politics.
Line of Duty star Martin Compston, tipped as the next James Bond, discusses his action-packed role in ITV's Red Eye and his readiness to play 007. Get the exclusive details.
The UK Covid-19 Inquiry reveals 'too little, too late' government response cost thousands of lives. Readers demand accountability and discuss political futures. Share your views.
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency has been dissolved months before its scheduled end date, with staff moved to other roles. Discover what happened.
Liz Johnson Artur's new book PDA immortalises the inclusive spirit of Hackney's legendary queer club night through intimate photography capturing freedom and self-expression.
The man who tackled Ariana Grande at the Wicked: For Good premiere in Singapore has been deported to Australia and barred from re-entering. Read the full story.
Leaked documents reveal Boris Johnson took four days off during critical Covid planning while NHS warned of being overwhelmed. Read the full investigation into this 'lost month'.
Tennis legend Boris Becker and wife Lilian de Carvalho Monteiro welcome their daughter, Zoë Vittoria Becker. The newborn arrives just before Becker's 58th birthday.
Former PM Boris Johnson accuses the COVID-19 Inquiry of 'breathtaking inconsistency' and rejects claims his government had a toxic culture. Read the full story.
The Covid-19 inquiry report reveals catastrophic government failings under Boris Johnson, with a 'lost month' of inaction. Discover the full findings and why lessons must be learned.
The official Covid inquiry report exposes catastrophic government missteps that led to tens of thousands of deaths. Learn what went wrong and how to prevent future crises.
Families bereaved by Covid demand Boris Johnson lose ex-PM privileges after damning inquiry finds his delays cost thousands of lives. Read the full story.
A detailed look at the UK's journey through the pandemic, from the first death to the final lifted restrictions. Discover the key dates that shaped the nation's response.
A detailed look at the UK's journey through the COVID-19 pandemic, from the first case to 'Freedom Day', as a new report criticises the government's initial response.
A damning official report finds the UK's 'toxic and chaotic' pandemic response was 'too little, too late', failing to prevent thousands of deaths. Read the key findings.
Official Covid inquiry reveals Boris Johnson's complacency cost lives during pandemic. Read the damning findings about UK's delayed response and leadership failures.
Damning report reveals how toxic Downing Street culture and delayed decisions led to avoidable deaths during pandemic. Read the key findings.
Official Covid inquiry finds Dominic Cummings created a toxic culture in Downing Street, with Boris Johnson's 'oscillation' hampering vital pandemic decisions. Read the full damning report.
Official Covid Inquiry finds Boris Johnson fostered toxic culture in No.10, with delayed lockdown causing 23,000 preventable deaths in England. Read the damning report.