Germany votes to bring in voluntary military service programme for 18-year-olds
Germany votes to bring back voluntary military service programme for 18-year-olds 1 hour agoBethany BellIn Berlin EPAGermany scrapped compulsory military service in 2011 but the size of its military fell…
British soldiers accused of more abuses in Kenya: What we know
EXPLAINER British soldiers accused of more abuses in Kenya: What we know British soldiers training in Kenya abused women and caused environmental destruction for years, parliament has said. Family members…
Al-Assad inner circle plotting Syrian uprisings from Russian exile: Report
Al-Assad inner circle plotting Syrian uprisings from Russian exile: Report Ousted Syrian leader’s former spy chief and billionaire cousin scheme to destabilise Syria with armed violence. A torn poster of…
Netflix to buy Warner Bros film and streaming businesses for $72bn
Netflix to buy Warner Bros film and streaming businesses for $72bn 1 hour agoRachel ClunBusiness reporter Bloomberg via Getty Images Netflix has agreed to buy the film and streaming businesses…
How a ‘fertility gap’ is fuelling the rise of one-child families
How a ‘fertility gap’ is fuelling the rise of one-child families 3 hours agoHazel ShearingEducation correspondent BBC Natalie Johnston was scrolling on Facebook a couple of years ago, when she…
Who controls the Rafah crossing?
Gaza once had seven border crossings to the outside world. Now it has two, and both are blocked by Israel.
Syria’s Hama full of ‘hope, joy’ one year after al-Assad forces’ exit
Syria’s Hama full of ‘hope, joy’ one year after al-Assad forces’ exit Thousands have taken to the streets in the central city, celebrating a new Syria free of al-Assad’s reign.…
Eurovision hit by boycotts over Israel’s inclusion
Fans of Europe’s annual song contest are fearing for its future after four countries announced they were boycotting.
Boycotts and arguments – can the Eurovision Song Contest survive its biggest crisis?
Boycotts and arguments – can the Eurovision Song Contest survive its biggest crisis? 4 hours agoMark Savage,Music correspondentandIan Youngs,Culture reporter ReutersThe next contest is due to be held in Vienna…
Israel hits multiple towns in southern Lebanon as attacks intensify
Israel hits multiple towns in southern Lebanon as attacks intensify Strike on Jbaa follows warnings for more attacks as Israel continues daily attacks despite year-old ceasefire. Footage captures the moment…