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 manager Thomas Tuchel navigated a bizarre and dramatic 2026 World Cup draw in Zurich, where technical glitches and 'cringe' moments overshadowed the football. Discover the full story of the groups and the fallout.
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.
Direct high-speed rail services from London to Cologne and Frankfurt are being explored, cutting journey times. Plans for Berlin are on hold due to commercial viability. Read the latest.
King Charles III and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier united at a Windsor state banquet, pledging UK-German cooperation to strengthen Europe against Russian aggression. Read the full story.
King Charles and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier pledged to bolster European security against Russia at a historic state banquet in Windsor. The first German state visit in 27 years also saw a £20m EV deal announced.
The Victorian government announces a major public sector overhaul, aiming to cut 4,000 jobs and save $2.3bn. Find out which departments are affected and the impact on services.
UEFA has selected Germany to host the 2029 Women's European Championship. The bid promises to smash attendance records. Get all the details on the decision.
Spain's women's football team reaffirmed their world dominance, beating Germany 3-0 to retain the Nations League title in front of a record Madrid crowd. Read the full match report.
The US Men's National Team announces a formidable pre-World Cup schedule, facing European giants Portugal, Belgium, and Germany in 2025. Discover the full fixture list and strategic implications.
Polish PM Donald Tusk meets German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin, with Ukraine support topping the agenda. But beneath the surface, historical grievances and political friction threaten the crucial EU partnership. Read the full analysis.
Goalkeeper Cata Coll was Spain's saviour as Germany were held to a 0-0 draw despite 19 attempts on goal. The Women's Nations League final remains perfectly poised for the second leg in Madrid.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is pushing the EU to reconsider its 2035 combustion engine ban, advocating for hybrid car exemptions to protect jobs and the climate. Read the latest developments.
A record 3.7 million applicants in China are competing for just 38,100 civil service roles, highlighting a major shift towards job security amid economic uncertainty. Discover the driving forces behind this trend.
France confirms a new voluntary military service model in response to the Russia war threat, as Putin denies plans to attack Europe. Get the full story.
French President Emmanuel Macron announces a new 10-month volunteer military service for 18-19 year olds, citing the Russian threat. A €6.5bn defence boost also revealed.
President Macron announces 10-month voluntary military service for 18-19 year olds, aiming to strengthen France's defence capabilities against growing European security threats.
As France reinstates national service, questions emerge about whether Britain could follow suit amid growing Russian threats. Explore the debate around conscription revival.
France announces voluntary military service to expand its armed forces as European nations prepare for potential conflict with Russia by 2030. Learn about the new defence strategy.
Sydney recovers from severe storms with 119km/h winds, leaving one dead, thousands without power, and significant damage. Explore the aftermath and emergency response efforts.
Emmanuel Macron to announce voluntary military service revival as Europe rushes to strengthen armies against Russian threat and uncertain US support. Discover Europe's defence shift.
Explore Room Service at Fremantle Biennale where 40+ artists transformed the historic P&O hotel. Discover installations reflecting maritime history and colonial legacy. Visit 29-30 November.
Dr Martens unveils its largest UK flagship store in London's Covent Garden, featuring two floors, a café, boot restoration & exclusive collections. Visit now!
John Tottenham's debut novel Service delivers a bitter black comedy about a cantankerous LA bookseller struggling with literary failure and annoying customers. Discover this unique comic voice.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers confirms departments must identify savings from low-priority spending, denying major job cuts while facing Coalition criticism over election promises.
New South Wales confronts its most severe bushfire conditions in over two years, prompting widespread school closures and total fire bans. Stay informed about emergency updates.
Ministers briefed on controversial plans to restrict jury trials to most serious cases only, aiming to tackle 78,000-case court backlog. Bold justice reforms expected.
As France announces a new voluntary military service, Sky News Daily explores if the UK should reintroduce national service amid rising European security threats.
Ministers set to unveil major curbs to jury service, with future juries likely to decide only murder, rape or manslaughter cases. Bold action promised to tackle the 80,000-case backlog.