France to bring in form of military service, 25 years after conscription was phased out1 day agoHugh SchofieldIn ParisShutterstockA limited form of military service will be re-introduced in France in...

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France brings back limited military service with 3,000 volunteers next year15 minutes agoHugh SchofieldIn ParisEPAA limited form of military service will be re-introduced in France in response to...

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In Ukraine's 'kill-zone', robots are a lifeline to troops trapped on perilous eastern front3 hours agoAbdujalil AbdurasulovIn eastern Ukraine"The toy is delivered," a Ukrainian soldier whispers into...