Iranian judiciary arrests two marathon organisers after images show unveiled female competitors. The incident highlights the ongoing struggle over mandatory hijab laws in Iran. Read the full report.
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.
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.
UK childcare centres will close early five times a year for compulsory staff safety training from February. Learn how this protects children from abuse.
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.
Formula 1 introduces a mandatory two-pit-stop rule for the 2025 Qatar Grand Prix due to high tyre wear concerns at Lusail. Learn more about the safety changes.
Over 320 UK charities condemn government plans to force asylum seekers to volunteer for settlement, calling the policy exploitative and un-British. Read their full response.
Germany has decided against reinstating conscription, opting for a voluntary model to rebuild its military. Financial incentives aim to attract recruits, with compulsory service as a last resort.
Target implements strict '10-4' programme requiring staff to smile at customers within 10 feet and offer help within 4 feet. Critics call it 'mandatory happiness' during holiday rush.
Exclusive: Kyiv seeks advanced US missiles and overhauls conscription amid fears of renewed Trump-Putin alliance altering war dynamics
Exclusive: The humanitarian guide who escorted Angelina Jolie through Ukraine's war-torn regions has been ordered to conscript, leaving his family in distress as contact has been severed.
Homeowners in Union County's Stonebridge development face legal action after refusing to pay controversial annual amenities fees for facilities many claim they don't use or want.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces groundbreaking plans to regulate estate agents through mandatory licensing, aiming to clean up the property market and prevent rogue practices that cost consumers millions.
Chaos erupted in Israel as massive ultra-Orthodox protests against military conscription turned violent, with bottles thrown at a female journalist and a 15-year-old boy falling to his death during the demonstrations.
Exclusive investigation reveals massive exodus of Ukrainian men escaping military service as Zelensky government eases border restrictions, raising concerns about defence capabilities.
From banking to benefits - discover the everyday situations where digital ID will become mandatory across the UK and what it means for your privacy and convenience.
British heavyweight Fabio Wardley has been named the mandatory challenger for Joseph Parker's WBO International title, setting up a potential domestic showdown after his dramatic draw with Frazer Clarke.
Croatia's government is debating the reinstatement of mandatory military service as security concerns escalate across Eastern Europe following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Croatia's government is debating the revival of mandatory military service as security concerns escalate across Europe following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The aviation industry faces scrutiny after an EVA Air flight attendant's sudden death raises serious questions about crew welfare and mandatory overtime practices in Taiwan's airline sector.
Berlin considers dramatic return to national service while European Union warns member states to urgently prepare for potential conflict with Russia in stark security alert.
Exclusive: UK citizens reportedly conscripted by Myanmar's military regime as civil conflict escalates, raising urgent diplomatic concerns
Heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk could face British powerhouse Daniel Dubois next as the WBA orders mandatory title defence. Get the latest boxing news and fight updates.
New government regulations reveal which critical workers must report to duty during spring bank holidays - find out if your job is on the mandatory list.
Vladimir Putin orders largest military recruitment drive since Ukraine invasion as Russia prepares for winter offensive. Defence experts analyse the strategic implications for European security.
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency issues critical new guidance for UK motorists. Discover the four mandatory items you must carry in your vehicle to stay legal and safe on the roads.
Exclusive report reveals Russia's alarming new conscription tactics, deploying soldiers with serious illnesses like HIV and hepatitis to bolster its depleted forces in Ukraine, raising grave ethical and military concerns.
A decorated former SAS soldier is urging the next government to introduce compulsory national service, arguing it would instil discipline, unity, and purpose in Britain's 'lost' younger generation.
Exclusive: The latest on Oleksandr Usyk's highly anticipated return to the ring for the undisputed heavyweight championship. Get the inside track on the date, venue, and the mandatory challenger situation.
Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper vows to fast-track asylum for Ukrainians escaping forced conscription, criticising the UK's current response as a 'betrayal' of its commitments.