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Pavlo Bahmut/Ukrinform/Future Publishing via Getty ImagesBen CollinsBBC Sport journalist5 December 2025, 00:01 GMTThe Ukrainian Diving Federation wants diver Sofiia Lyskun to be stripped of all...
Which European countries have mandatory or voluntary military service33 minutes agoPatrick JacksonandEmma BrancatisanoReutersSome of Europe's biggest Nato members are moving to strengthen their...
Germany votes to bring in voluntary military service programme for 18-year-olds3 hours agoBethany BellBerlinGermany's parliament, the Bundestag, has voted to introduce voluntary military service, in...
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Royals host glittering state banquet for German president1 day agoSean CoughlanRoyal correspondent, WindsorPA MediaKing Charles has hosted German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier at a glittering,...
UK and Norway form naval alliance to hunt Russian submarines14 hours agoTinshui YeungReutersThe UK and Norway have signed a defence pact that will see them operate a combined fleet to hunt Russian...
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Ireland among countries boycotting Eurovision after Israel allowed to compete3 hours agoMark SavageMusic correspondentReutersIreland, Spain, the Netherlands and Slovenia will boycott the 2026...
Ireland among countries boycotting Eurovision after Israel allowed to compete3 hours agoMark SavageMusic correspondentReutersIreland, Spain, the Netherlands and Slovenia will boycott the 2026...