25-year-old chooses assisted dying after rare illness
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France introduces voluntary military service for youth
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.
Trampoline Park Closure Leaves Parties in Limbo
Jummps Indoor Trampoline Park on the Gold Coast enters voluntary administration, leaving pre-booked birthday parties cancelled and parents demanding refunds. Get the latest updates.
Guatemalan Woman's Body Returns After US Shooting
The body of María Florinda Ríos Pérez, a Guatemalan mother shot dead in Indiana, has been repatriated. Her family mourns as the suspect faces trial. Read the full story.
Labour's £20k asylum seeker bribe plan explained
Shabana Mahmood defends controversial plan to pay asylum seekers up to £20,000 to leave UK voluntarily. Could this Danish-inspired policy actually save taxpayers money?
Mahmood Considers Big Increase in Migrant Payments
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is considering a 'big increase' in financial incentives for migrants to return home voluntarily, defending the scheme as 'value for money' for taxpayers.
Failed asylum seekers offered extra cash to leave UK
The UK Government plans increased cash incentives for failed asylum seekers to voluntarily depart. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's controversial reforms face internal party criticism. Share your views.
US Stand-Your-Ground Law Tested in Wrong Door Killing
A US homeowner faces manslaughter charges after shooting a cleaner who came to the wrong address. The case could test the limits of 'stand-your-ground' laws. Read the full story.
Homeowner charged after cleaner shot at wrong house
An Indiana homeowner faces voluntary manslaughter after allegedly shooting a cleaner who came to his door by mistake. The case raises questions on 'stand-your-ground' laws.
Indiana homeowner charged in fatal wrong door shooting
An Indiana homeowner is charged with voluntary manslaughter after shooting a house cleaner who came to the wrong door. The case tests the limits of stand-your-ground laws. Read the full report.
Charities boycott forced migrant volunteering plans
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.
Dick Harris: Champion of Disability Rights Dies at 71
Dick Harris, a lifelong advocate for disability rights, has died aged 71. His work championed independent living and defied societal expectations. Read his inspiring story.
Germany Chooses Voluntary Military Recruitment Model
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.
Ukraine seeks Tomahawks amid Trump-Putin threat fears
Exclusive: Kyiv seeks advanced US missiles and overhauls conscription amid fears of renewed Trump-Putin alliance altering war dynamics
Jolie's Ukraine guide forced to register for military service
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.
Prisoner returns after mistaken release in UK justice error
Exclusive footage reveals the moment Billy Smith voluntarily returned to prison after being mistakenly released, raising serious questions about UK prison security protocols.
Illegal migrants boast about UK bribes to return home
Exclusive investigation uncovers how illegal migrants are exploiting taxpayer-funded voluntary returns scheme, boasting about easy money and gaming the system.
Ultra-Orthodox protests turn violent: teen dies, reporter attacked
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.
Home Office pays thousands for migrant removals
Exclusive investigation reveals Home Office paying thousands to remove migrants under contentious voluntary returns programme, sparking human rights concerns.
100,000 Ukrainian men flee amid relaxed conscription rules
Exclusive investigation reveals massive exodus of Ukrainian men escaping military service as Zelensky government eases border restrictions, raising concerns about defence capabilities.
Victoria Labor needs One Nation for assisted dying bill
In a dramatic political twist, Victoria's Labor government has been forced to rely on One Nation and crossbench MPs to pass controversial voluntary assisted dying legislation after a major factional split within its own party.
Croatia debates military service return
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 debates conscription return amid Russia threat
Croatia's government is debating the revival of mandatory military service as security concerns escalate across Europe following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Sydney Built Lifestyles collapses into liquidation
Exclusive: High-end property developer Sydney Built Lifestyles enters voluntary liquidation, leaving customers with unfinished homes and substantial financial losses. Discover the full story behind the collapse.
Real Living Wage Jumps to £12 - 460,000 Workers Benefit
Over 460,000 British workers are celebrating a significant pay rise as the Real Living Wage increases to £12 across the UK and £13.15 in London, offering financial relief during the cost of living crisis.
Real Living Wage: Record 2025 pay rise announced
Millions of UK workers are set for a significant pay rise as the Real Living Wage receives its largest-ever increase, outpacing government minimum rates and tackling the cost of living crisis.
Real Living Wage rises 7% in UK pay boost
Nearly half a million UK workers will receive a significant pay increase as the Real Living Wage rises to £13.15 in London and £12.05 nationwide, outpacing government minimum rates.
Charities warn Reeves: Don't cut public services
More than 120 charities and community organisations plead with Chancellor Rachel Reeves to protect essential services from spending cuts in upcoming budget decisions.
Germany revives conscription as EU warns of Russia war
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.
Charity workers face 'abhorrent' abuse epidemic in UK
Shocking new report reveals charity staff across Britain are experiencing unprecedented levels of violence and threats, prompting demands for immediate government action to safeguard frontline workers.
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