France introduces voluntary military service for youth
President Macron announces 10-month voluntary military service for 18-19 year olds, aiming to strengthen France's defence capabilities against growing European security threats.
President Macron announces 10-month voluntary military service for 18-19 year olds, aiming to strengthen France's defence capabilities against growing European security threats.
France announces voluntary military service to expand its armed forces as European nations prepare for potential conflict with Russia by 2030. Learn about the new defence strategy.
Emmanuel Macron to announce voluntary military service revival as Europe rushes to strengthen armies against Russian threat and uncertain US support. Discover Europe's defence shift.
A senior UK general warns the country is critically unprepared for a protracted conflict, rating military readiness as low as 1/10. He states it could take a decade to be properly equipped.
A harrowing BBC documentary investigates the 1988 mass water poisoning in Cornwall, revealing victims' stories and the fight for a public inquiry. Discover the truth tonight.
All 24 schoolgirls kidnapped from a Nigerian secondary school have been rescued. Read the latest on the rescue operation and the ongoing issue of mass abductions in Nigeria.
Severe delays and partial suspension hit London's Victoria Line due to mass overcrowding after a casualty on the track. Follow for live updates.
Fodor's includes Canary Islands in 2026 'No List' due to unsustainable tourism pressure. Locals protest housing costs and environmental damage. Discover alternative Spanish destinations.
In explosive Coronation Street spoilers, Becky Swain threatens DI Costello's daughter after receiving a sinister 'Rest in Peace' wreath. Available now on ITVX.
Families of the disappeared in Medellín's Comuna 13 find hope as forensic teams exhume bodies from La Escombrera, one of Latin America's most notorious urban mass graves.
Dozens of Nigerian students narrowly escaped abduction after armed men stormed their school in Katsina. Read how the community fought back against kidnappers.
At least 50 of 303 children abducted from St Mary's school in Nigeria have escaped. Pope Leo makes heartfelt appeal for release of remaining hostages amid security crisis.
Over 300 students and teachers abducted in one of Nigeria's largest mass kidnappings. Government closes schools as security crisis deepens. Read the latest developments.
Gunmen abducted 303 children and 12 teachers from St Mary's Catholic School in Nigeria. Authorities close all schools in Niger state as rescue operations continue.
Gunmen abducted more than 300 students and teachers from a Catholic school in Nigeria. Read the latest on this developing crisis and the rescue efforts underway.
Gunmen abduct more than 200 students from a Catholic boarding school in Niger state, marking the second mass kidnapping in Nigeria this week. Read the latest developments.
Gunmen abduct over 200 students and teachers from a Nigerian Catholic school in the second mass kidnapping this week. Read the latest on the rescue efforts and the growing security crisis.
Donald Trump faces widespread condemnation after calling for the execution of Democratic lawmakers on Truth Social. Read the full story and political fallout.
Ottawa officials battle a 'mindblowing' influx of thousands of feral goldfish threatening local ecosystems. Discover how pet owners are causing this environmental scourge.
Pope Leo backs US bishops condemning Trump-era immigration raids. The Pontiff calls for humane treatment and questions the 'pro-life' stance of such policies. Read his full statement.
MPs warn the UK has no proper defence plan against military attacks. Government responds with new arms factories creating 1,000+ jobs. Public must understand the threat level.
European leaders debate nuclear proliferation as US support wanes. Experts warn of global instability while examining NATO's current arsenal and political implications.
Secret NATO document reveals Russia's advanced nuclear weapons including 'Flying Chernobyl' missile. Alliance faces significant defence challenges. Read the full analysis.
Analysis reveals how Trump is purging military leadership and creating a partisan armed forces. Learn how this threatens American democracy and military norms.
Former Icelandic PM warns native language faces extinction due to AI dominance and English media consumption. Urgent action needed to preserve linguistic heritage.
The controversial HS2 project resumes reburying 60,000 remains from St James's Gardens. Discover the historical impact and the promise of dignified treatment.
Germany introduces a voluntary military service model to boost troop numbers, with compulsory conscription as a fallback option. Discover the new incentives and strategic goals.
Nigel Farage's Reform UK ceases cooperation with BBC documentary after controversial Trump speech edit. Party cites lost trust in broadcaster. Full details on the fallout.
A severe geomagnetic storm could make the Aurora Borealis visible over London. Our guide reveals the best time and tips to see this dazzling natural light show.
Australia's spy chief warns Chinese military hackers are probing critical infrastructure, risking water, electricity and banking systems. Learn about the security threat.