Germany launches a sweeping new military service scheme, requiring all 18-year-old males to complete a detailed Bundeswehr questionnaire or face fines up to €1,000. Explore the details and the geopolitical fears driving this shift.
Germany launches a compulsory military questionnaire for all 18-year-old males, with fines for non-compliance, signalling a major shift in defence posture. Read the full analysis.
Basketball Hall of Famer Dwight Howard suggests a year of compulsory service for all Americans. The ex-Laker's proposal, mirroring nations like Israel, has ignited fierce online debate. Discover the divided reaction.
Basketball Hall of Famer Dwight Howard has ignited a fierce debate by suggesting the US should enforce a year of compulsory military service. Discover the divided reaction.
Defence Secretary John Healey announces 1,000 substandard military homes have been refurbished ahead of schedule, with 250 more now prioritised. The £9bn plan aims to fix the 'shameful' housing scandal for service families.
Denmark's state postal service ends letter deliveries after 400 years, signalling a global decline. Could the UK's Royal Mail face a similar fate? Explore the cultural shift.
CDU leader Friedrich Merz pledges to transform Berlin into a major geopolitical hub if he becomes chancellor. Will his ambitious foreign policy vision resonate with German voters? Read our analysis.
As Russia tensions escalate, top military figures warn the UK must reintroduce conscription or risk being defenceless. Have your say in our poll.
German anti-terror police have arrested a 21-year-old man suspected of planning an Islamist-motivated attack on a Christmas market. This follows the arrest of five men last week in a separate plot. Read the latest.
New figures reveal the UK Civil Service has grown to 554,000 staff, its largest size since 2006. Explore the drivers behind this surge and the government's plans for future reform.
Indian PM Modi clarifies India's position on Ukraine in Putin talks. Germany reinstates military service. Plus, a US city colder than Mars and more global headlines.
German lawmakers approve a new recruitment drive targeting 18-year-olds, aiming to bolster defence capabilities. Discover the details of the plan and its European context.
Analysis reveals a growing mismatch between UK's Cold War military reputation and current defence spending, as Germany and France increase budgets and debate national service. Read why experts warn of strategic risks.
King Charles and Queen Camilla hosted a lavish state banquet at Windsor Castle for Germany's president. The event celebrated UK-German ties with star guests and festive cheer.
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Following Vladimir Putin's stark warning to Europe, we analyse the military and economic strength of NATO versus Russia. Is the continent prepared for a potential conflict? Read the full analysis.
A British military instructor in Ukraine has been arrested, accused of supplying firearms for assassinations on behalf of Russian intelligence. Read the shocking details.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla welcome German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier for a three-day state visit, the first by a German leader since 1998. The historic trip includes a state banquet and a poignant wreath-laying in Coventry.
Swiss voters decide on a landmark referendum that could compel women to undertake national service, a move testing European views on civic duty during the Ukraine war.
Swiss voters decide on a landmark referendum to require women to perform national service, a move supporters say boosts cohesion but critics warn burdens women. Find out the result.
Discover traditional German Christmas baking with authentic recipes for stollen, cinnamon stars and mulled wine cake from Jürgen Krauss's new cookbook. Perfect for festive UK baking.
West Virginia communities honour two National Guard members shot in Washington DC. Specialist Sarah Beckstrom died, Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe critically injured. Join us in remembering their service.
Emmanuel Macron unveils a 10-month volunteer military service for 18-19 year olds, aiming to bolster national defence. Paid €800/month, it starts in 2026. Read the full details.
President Macron announces a new volunteer military service for young French nationals, citing 'accelerating threats' from Russia. The scheme will launch in mid-2026.
Germany has secretly drafted a comprehensive 1,200-page defence plan detailing how 800,000 NATO troops would counter a potential Russian attack. Discover Europe's urgent preparations.
President Macron announces new 10-month voluntary military service for 18-19 year olds, aiming to strengthen France's defence capabilities against accelerating global threats. Read the full details.
President Macron announces a new voluntary military service for French youth and a €64bn defence spending target by 2027, responding to Russian threats to European stability.
President Macron unveils a new national military service plan to bolster France's armed forces, citing the 'great risk' posed by Russia's imperial ambitions in Europe.
European nations rapidly expand military capabilities as Russia's invasion of Ukraine triggers historic defence spending increases across the continent. Learn how armies are transforming.
Prosecutors consider further charges after sergeant jailed for assaulting 19-year-old soldier Jaysley Beck, who later took her own life. Read the full investigation.