France's Macron unveils voluntary military service amid 'accelerating threats'

France's Macron unveils voluntary military service amid 'accelerating threats'
France's Macron unveils voluntary military service amid 'accelerating threats'

France's Macron unveils voluntary military service amid 'accelerating threats'
Japan will pay 'painful price' if steps out of line over Taiwan, China military says

Japan will pay 'painful price' if steps out of line over Taiwan, China military says
Taiwan says it has discussed with US arms purchases for extra defence budget

Taiwan says it has discussed with US arms purchases for extra defence budget
Pentagon seeks to add Alibaba, Baidu, BYD to China military list, Bloomberg News reports

Pentagon seeks to add Alibaba, Baidu, BYD to China military list, Bloomberg News reports
Ukraine's security council chief questioned in corruption probe, media report

Ukraine's security council chief questioned in corruption probe, media report
Berlin needs to brace for shifting, unreliable alliances, says minister

Berlin needs to brace for shifting, unreliable alliances, says minister
Poland picks Sweden's Saab to supply it with three submarines

Poland picks Sweden's Saab to supply it with three submarines
Poland to receive $51 billion from EU's defence investment programme, PM says

Poland to receive $51 billion from EU's defence investment programme, PM says
Taiwan plans extra $40 billion in defence spending to counter China

Taiwan plans extra $40 billion in defence spending to counter China
Pentagon advances Golden Dome missile defense with new Space Force contracts

Pentagon advances Golden Dome missile defense with new Space Force contracts
Europeans told U.S. Rubio to maintain pressure on Russia, von der Leyen says

Europeans told U.S. Rubio to maintain pressure on Russia, von der Leyen says
Analysis-France and Germany step up pressure on arms firms to resolve fighter impasse

Analysis-France and Germany step up pressure on arms firms to resolve fighter impasse
Sweden wants long-range weapon systems able to strike inside Russia

Sweden wants long-range weapon systems able to strike inside Russia
Turkey's Erdogan says he will speak to Russia's Putin on Monday

Turkey's Erdogan says he will speak to Russia's Putin on Monday
Democrat demands release of 'shocking' Trump-Saudi call from 2019 after Khashoggi's death

Democrat demands release of 'shocking' Trump-Saudi call from 2019 after Khashoggi's death
Berlin, Paris push companies for fighter jet agreement by mid-December

Berlin, Paris push companies for fighter jet agreement by mid-December
French drone makers eye Ukraine deals amid funding uncertainty

French drone makers eye Ukraine deals amid funding uncertainty
Exclusive-US threatens to cut intel, weapons to press Ukraine into peace deal, sources say

Exclusive-US threatens to cut intel, weapons to press Ukraine into peace deal, sources say
Exclusive-Delays, setbacks loom over Trump's Golden Dome missile shield

Exclusive-Delays, setbacks loom over Trump's Golden Dome missile shield
EU to keep supporting Ukraine as sanctions against Russia bite, says von der Leyen

EU to keep supporting Ukraine as sanctions against Russia bite, says von der Leyen
EU's von der Leyen to reach out to Zelenskiy on Ukraine peace plan

EU's von der Leyen to reach out to Zelenskiy on Ukraine peace plan
US military has new options to pursue group tied to Venezuela's Maduro, Pentagon says

US military has new options to pursue group tied to Venezuela's Maduro, Pentagon says
Israel expects to keep regional military edge despite planned sale of F-35s to Saudi

Israel expects to keep regional military edge despite planned sale of F-35s to Saudi
US F-35 jets to be sold to Saudi Arabia to lack Israel's advanced features

US F-35 jets to be sold to Saudi Arabia to lack Israel's advanced features
Germany will not reach defence spending target of 3.5% in 2029

Germany will not reach defence spending target of 3.5% in 2029
Factbox-US secures $1 trillion Saudi spending commitments spanning nuclear energy to F-35s

Factbox-US secures $1 trillion Saudi spending commitments spanning nuclear energy to F-35s
Slovak PM Fico asks NATO to strengthen Slovakia's air defences

Slovak PM Fico asks NATO to strengthen Slovakia's air defences
US confirms sale of $700 million air defence missile system to Taiwan
US confirms sale of $700 million air defence missile system to Taiwan
UK to build new munitions factories to boost warfighting readiness

UK to build new munitions factories to boost warfighting readiness
US approves potential sale of Patriot air defense system sustainment to Ukraine
US approves potential sale of Patriot air defense system sustainment to Ukraine
Spain rolls out $946 million Ukraine aid package during Zelenskiy visit

Spain rolls out $946 million Ukraine aid package during Zelenskiy visit
Ukraine needs more drones and better tactics, senior commander says

Ukraine needs more drones and better tactics, senior commander says
Trump says visiting Saudi crown prince knew nothing about Khashoggi killing, contradicting US intel

Trump says visiting Saudi crown prince knew nothing about Khashoggi killing, contradicting US intel
Trump says 'we'll be selling' F-35s to Saudi Arabia

Trump says 'we'll be selling' F-35s to Saudi Arabia
Factbox-What are the Rafale fighter jets Ukraine wants from France?

Factbox-What are the Rafale fighter jets Ukraine wants from France?
Factbox-Long-range weapons Ukraine has developed since Russia's 2022 invasion

Factbox-Long-range weapons Ukraine has developed since Russia's 2022 invasion
Berlin to lift suspension of Israel weapons sales, but says ceasefire must hold

Berlin to lift suspension of Israel weapons sales, but says ceasefire must hold
Saudi crown prince to visit US with defence, AI, nuclear on agenda

Saudi crown prince to visit US with defence, AI, nuclear on agenda
From pariah to power player: Saudi's MbS reclaims world stage in US visit

From pariah to power player: Saudi's MbS reclaims world stage in US visit
Ukraine signs deal to obtain 100 French-made Rafale warplanes

Ukraine signs deal to obtain 100 French-made Rafale warplanes
Trump officials hold meetings on Venezuela as military tensions rise

Trump officials hold meetings on Venezuela as military tensions rise
Saab signs $3.6 billion Gripen fighter deal with Colombia

Saab signs $3.6 billion Gripen fighter deal with Colombia
Trump says he is considering F-35 fighter jet deal with Saudis

Trump says he is considering F-35 fighter jet deal with Saudis
Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war

Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war
FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft

FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft
Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches

Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches
GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation

GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation
Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy

Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy
Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat

Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat
Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns

Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns
Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football

Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football
Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest

Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest
Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement

Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement
Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years

Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years
Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime

Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime
‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu

‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu
Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points

Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points
Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return

Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return
Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues

Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues
Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority

Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority
'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock

'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock
‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims

‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims
Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing

Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing
‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations

‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations
Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo

Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo
‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms

‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms
Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished

Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished
Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location

Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location
Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned

Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned
How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks

How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks
Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands

Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands
Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador

Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador
Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison

Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison