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.
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.
Iran attempts soft-power transformation while cracking down domestically. Can Tehran's charm offensive overcome regional suspicions and internal divisions? Analysis of Iran's strategic dilemma.
Russian drones kill four in Kharkiv as US and Ukrainian officials discuss peace framework. Latest updates on day 1,370 of Ukraine conflict.
Nicola Jennings' political cartoon depicts Trump's controversial Thanksgiving pardon impacting Ukraine aid. Explore the satirical commentary on international diplomacy.
A 28-point Ukraine peace plan sparks controversy as US senators claim it's a Russian 'wish list' drafted by Putin allies. Read the full investigation into the diplomatic storm.
South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa closes G20 summit after rejecting US handover proposal. The Johannesburg gathering faced US boycott over disputed discrimination claims.
Donald Trump criticises Ukrainian leadership for lacking appreciation of his peace efforts to end Russia conflict. Read the latest developments in the ongoing war resolution attempts.
Analysis of how Trump's transactional foreign policy, marked by lavish treatment of Saudi Arabia and massive investment deals, is shifting US Middle East priorities away from Israel.
Ukraine and its allies scramble for crisis talks in Geneva after a US-Russia peace plan demands significant Ukrainian concessions. Will European leaders persuade Washington?
Robert James Purkiss, a former British soldier, denies murdering Agnes Wanjiru in Kenya in 2012 as he fights extradition from a London prison. Read the latest developments.
Donald Trump's proposed peace plan for Ukraine, seen as a surrender ultimatium, creates the biggest NATO crisis in decades. Europe must now step up to guarantee Ukraine's security.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy faces unbearable pressure as Trump administration threatens to withdraw support unless Ukraine accepts controversial peace deal. Read the full analysis.
Ryan Cornelius, 71, detained since 2008 over disputed Dubai Islamic Bank loan. Family claims bank instrumental in extending sentence until he's 84. 146 UK parliamentarians appeal for clemency.
Exclusive: Federal investigators examine unfounded claims Venezuela helped steal the 2020 US election, potentially strengthening case for military action. Read the full investigation.
Germany announces groundbreaking legal reform treating date rape drugs as weapons to ensure justice for survivors. New measures include electronic monitoring and secret documentation apps.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to approve plans for a new Chinese embassy in London, despite security concerns and parliamentary opposition. Read the full story.
Tensions between the US and South Africa overshadow the G20 summit in Johannesburg. Keir Starmer attends as a row over US participation and global inequality takes centre stage. Read the full analysis.
Exclusive profile of Kirill Dmitriev, the Harvard-educated Russian fund chief who drafted controversial Ukraine peace terms with Trump associate Steve Witkoff. Discover his remarkable rise.