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King Charles hosts German President for historic state visit

King Charles III and Queen Camilla welcome German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier for a three-day state visit, the first by a German leader since 1998. The historic trip includes a state banquet and a poignant wreath-laying in Coventry.

Swiss Vote: Women in National Service?

Swiss voters decide on a landmark referendum to require women to perform national service, a move supporters say boosts cohesion but critics warn burdens women. Find out the result.

Authentic German Christmas Recipes for UK Bakers

Discover traditional German Christmas baking with authentic recipes for stollen, cinnamon stars and mulled wine cake from Jürgen Krauss's new cookbook. Perfect for festive UK baking.

West Virginia Honors National Guard Shooting Victims

West Virginia communities honour two National Guard members shot in Washington DC. Specialist Sarah Beckstrom died, Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe critically injured. Join us in remembering their service.

More Charges Possible in Soldier Suicide Case

Prosecutors consider further charges after sergeant jailed for assaulting 19-year-old soldier Jaysley Beck, who later took her own life. Read the full investigation.

Germany Chooses Voluntary Military Recruitment Model

Germany has decided against reinstating conscription, opting for a voluntary model to rebuild its military. Financial incentives aim to attract recruits, with compulsory service as a last resort.

German General: Russia May Strike NATO Tomorrow

A senior German military commander has issued a chilling alert that Russia may launch direct attacks on NATO territory within days, raising fears of imminent conflict escalation across Europe.

Veterans get free Remembrance Sunday taxi rides

A remarkable taxi company founded by former military personnel is ensuring Britain's veterans can attend London's Remembrance Sunday service by providing complimentary transport to the Cenotaph.

German dentists memorialise Nazi-era brutality

German dental association unveils groundbreaking memorial acknowledging profession's complicity in Nazi sadistic practices and human experimentation during Third Reich era.

Microsoft Azure Hit By Major Global Outage

Microsoft's cloud computing platform Azure experienced widespread service disruptions, affecting businesses and users globally with login failures and connectivity issues.

German police battle armed soldier in shootout

Shocking scenes unfold in Germany as police engage in dramatic shootout with a Bundeswehr soldier who opened fire on colleagues, leaving one with serious facial injuries in a quiet residential neighbourhood.

Croatia debates military service return

Croatia's government is debating the reinstatement of mandatory military service as security concerns escalate across Eastern Europe following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The Rise and Fall of the Baader-Meinhof Gang

A compelling exploration of the Red Army Faction's turbulent history, from idealistic beginnings to violent extremism, and the lasting impact of their radical campaign against the West German state.

Labour demands probe into Cabinet Secretary's Tory links

Labour Party escalates pressure on Cabinet Secretary Simon Case over undisclosed Conservative Party connections, demanding immediate investigation into potential conflicts of interest at the heart of government.

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