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Which European countries have mandatory or voluntary military service

Fri, 05/12/2025 - 17:56
The issue of forcing citizens to serve in the military is back as the war between Russia and Ukraine grinds on.

Mum's eight-year justice battle to see rapist jailed

Fri, 05/12/2025 - 17:09
Allan Peyton is jailed for five years for raping a woman in her home in the West Mercia area.

Mum's eight-year justice battle to see rapist jailed

Fri, 05/12/2025 - 17:09
Allan Peyton is jailed for five years for raping a woman in her home in the West Mercia area.

Arsenal's Mosquera could be out for at least six weeks

Fri, 05/12/2025 - 16:45
Arsenal fear Cristhian Mosquera will miss at least six weeks, with the defender set to undergo further tests to establish the full extent of his ankle injury.

Irish police investigating drone activity during Zelensky visit

Fri, 05/12/2025 - 16:30
The Irish police force says it is investigating the matter after reports of drones near Dublin around the time the Ukrainian president landed.

Irish police investigating drone activity during Zelensky visit

Fri, 05/12/2025 - 16:30
The Irish police force says it is investigating the matter after reports of drones near Dublin around the time the Ukrainian president landed.

Catherine's Christmas carol concert honours charity helpers

Fri, 05/12/2025 - 16:25
The concert will also feature readings from actors including Kate Winslet and Chiwetel Ejiofor.

Doctor charged with sex assaults of 38 patients

Fri, 05/12/2025 - 15:50
Nathaniel Spencer of Birmingham is accused of sexually assaulting 38 patients, including a child.

Germany votes to bring in voluntary military service programme for 18-year-olds

Fri, 05/12/2025 - 15:43
The shift in its approach to its military follows a push to create Europe's strongest conventional army.

'I don't want to be part of this war machine': Young Germans protest against military service plans

Fri, 05/12/2025 - 15:35
Young people have taken to the streets of Berlin to protest against the German parliament's decision to introduce voluntary military service to boost national defences after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Mejbri given four-game ban for spitting at fans

Fri, 05/12/2025 - 15:35
Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mejbri is given a four-match ban and a £15,000 fine after spitting at Leeds United fans last month.

Reeves will not face ethics probe over pre-Budget remarks

Fri, 05/12/2025 - 15:04
The chancellor has been accused of painting an overly-negative picture of the economy to justify tax rises.

Mum's eight-year justice battle to see rapist jailed

Fri, 05/12/2025 - 15:02
Allan Peyton is jailed for five years for raping a woman in her home in the West Mercia area.

Littlejohn given extended ban for violent conduct

Fri, 05/12/2025 - 14:43
Crystal Palace midfielder Ruesha Littlejohn has been given an extended five-match ban for violent conduct after grabbing an opponent by the neck and throwing her to the ground.

How a 'fertility gap' is fuelling the rise of one-child families

Fri, 05/12/2025 - 14:39
'For every three children wanted… only two are born,' says one expert. So, what has led to this gap?

Norris fastest as he makes good start in Abu Dhabi

Fri, 05/12/2025 - 14:08
Championship leader McLaren's Lando Norris sets the pace in Friday practice at the title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Kim Cattrall marries fiancé she met on BBC radio show

Fri, 05/12/2025 - 13:55
The actress met Russell Thomas when he was working at the BBC and she was a guest on Radio 4 in 2016.

Kim Cattrall marries fiancé she met on BBC radio show

Fri, 05/12/2025 - 13:55
The actress met Russell Thomas when he was working at the BBC and she was a guest on Radio 4 in 2016.

'Never going to be perfect' - Root defends 'jaded' England over drops

Fri, 05/12/2025 - 13:44
England batter Joe Root says England practised catching in all lights before the day-night Test, but former captain Michael Vaughan questions their approach.

Disruption as flights resume at Edinburgh Airport after outage

Fri, 05/12/2025 - 13:02
Services resumed this morning but there have been knock-on delays, diversions and cancellations to flights.

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