France and Germany to bring back military service as Russia threat looms – The Irish Times
France and Germany are to bring back military service to bolster national defence, part of a historic reversal…
French police arrest man linked to Louvre Museum crown jewels heist
PARIS (AP) — A man arrested by French police earlier this week is thought to be the fourth…
ESA raises more than 22 billion euros at ministerial
BREMEN, Germany — Member states of the European Space Agency are contributing more than 22 billion euros for…
Retaliating against Russia – POLITICO
Still, any new measures “need to have plausible deniability,” said one EU diplomat. Show of force NATO, for…
France plans new voluntary military service
VARCES, France (AP) — President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday unveiled a new program meant to bolster France’s armed…
Zinedine Zidane will return ‘very zoon’ after making feelings clear on Liverpool
After Wednesday’s defeat, it’s clear Arne Slot is under significant pressure at Liverpool. The Reds were humbled 4-1…
France joins Europe’s military service bandwagon – POLITICO
The French military is already the EU’s second-largest behind Poland, with more than 201,000 personnel. France has around…
Springboks dominate World Rugby’s 2025 Dream Team
The 2025 World Rugby Dream Team has been officially unveiled, with the Springboks leading the way with six…
France set to revive military conscription – but this time it’s voluntary
French President Emmanuel Macron is widely expected to unveil a new proposal on reintroducing national military service on…
Europeans sketch out plan B in race to raid Russian assets for Ukraine – POLITICO
French President Emmanuel Macron said EU allies will finalize “in the coming days” a solution that will “secure…
French police arrest four new suspects over Louvre jewel heist
French authorities on Tuesday arrested four more people in the probe into last month’s spectacular daylight theft of…
FIFA confirms World Cup draw seedings and pathways, with implications for co-hosts
On Tuesday, FIFA finalized seeding and procedures for the 2026 World Cup draw, including two new wrinkles with…