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.
Irish police are investigating unidentified drones seen during President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to Dublin. The incident highlights growing European security concerns.
In an exclusive interview, Ukraine's armed forces chief warns Russia is using US-brokered talks as 'cover' for battlefield gains. Read his stark assessment of the war's frontline.
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.
The UK government has sanctioned 11 Russian intelligence operatives, including a psychological warfare chief accused of running 'deniable' sabotage operations across Europe. The move follows the Dawn Sturgess Inquiry report.
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.
US forces kill four in Pacific narcotics strike as lawmakers clash over legality of military tactics. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faces mounting pressure.
Exclusive footage reveals two men survived an initial US strike on a suspected drug boat, only to be killed an hour later while clinging to wreckage. Legal experts question the campaign's legality.
Spanish police and Europol arrest three suspected members of the neo-Nazi terror group The Base in Castellón. The group's US leader, based in Russia, signals further 'resistance by any means necessary'. Read the full analysis.
Labour's nationwide facial recognition consultation raises alarms over data security and state surveillance. Experts warn of inevitable leaks and misuse. Read the full analysis.
New satellite analysis reveals El Fasher, Sudan, eerily empty with evidence of mass graves after a paramilitary massacre. Up to 150,000 are missing as the UN is blocked from investigating war crimes.
The Autumn Budget pledges £1.5bn and 2.6% GDP for defence, but experts warn AI and autonomy need sustained focus, not just cash, to secure Britain's future. Read the analysis.
Defence officials admit US Virginia-class submarines visiting under Aukus could carry nuclear warheads, contradicting earlier government assurances. Explore the legal and strategic implications.
US President Donald Trump and his secretary of war face scrutiny over military action against suspected Venezuelan drug boats. Listen to the full analysis and support independent journalism.
Irish Navy reported up to five drones near the Ukrainian President's aircraft during his state visit. Get the latest on the security alert and wider Ukraine war developments.
The US military has killed four men in a strike on a suspected narcotics vessel. The operation raises fresh questions over the legality of targeting drug smugglers.
Vladimir Putin threatens military action if Ukraine doesn't withdraw from Donbas, casting doubt on Trump's peace efforts. Read the latest on the stalled negotiations.
A mass wedding in Khan Younis offered a glimpse of hope, but Gaza remains gripped by violence, quasi-anarchy, and Hamas's resurgence. Read the full analysis of the monumental obstacles to peace and aid.
As the UK imposes new sanctions, analysis suggests Vladimir Putin remains unmoved and more aggressive than ever. Europe faces a moment of reckoning over Ukraine support. Read the full report.
The UK and Norway sign a historic defence pact, merging warship fleets to protect undersea cables from Russian submarines. The deal supports 4,000 UK jobs and boosts North Atlantic security. Read the full details.
The family of Novichok victim Dawn Sturgess say they can finally lay her to rest after a public inquiry found her an innocent casualty of a Russian state attack. Read the full report.
Analysis: As Russia's war enters a fourth year, Europe's sanctions and rhetoric are no match for solid financial support. With US backing withdrawn, a moment of reckoning approaches. Read the full report.
A Pentagon report finds Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth violated policy by sharing Yemen strike details on Signal, endangering US forces. Calls for his resignation grow.
A Democratic congressman calls footage of a US military strike on survivors 'deeply troubling', as experts allege potential war crimes. Calls grow for transparency and a full investigation.
Yasser Abu Shabab, commander of the Popular Forces, died from wounds after a violent clash. His death undermines Israel's efforts to build Palestinian proxies to confront Hamas in Gaza.
Three men and a woman have been detained in Eastbourne and Brighton by counter-terrorism police. Discover the latest on this planned operation.
Mohammad Bashir, 31, faces charges of preparing terrorist acts and sharing publications. The offences are linked to Jihad al-Shamie but not directly to the October attack. Read the latest.
Three men and a woman have been detained in Eastbourne and Brighton under the Terrorism Act 2000 as part of an investigation into extreme right-wing terrorism. Follow for live updates.
A major incident was declared in Derby after police arrested two men on suspicion of explosives offences, leading to the evacuation of over 200 homes. No terror link suspected.