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Germany could revive conscription by mid-2027, senior MP tells AFPGermany is struggling to recruit soldiers and will have to decide by July 2027 at the latest whether to reintroduce compulsory military ser...
On This Day in History, June 27: World's first ATM installed, Peter the Great wins at Poltava, Atari founded, Djibouti gains independence, first colour TV demo and moreOn This Day in History, June 27, history spans military victories, political change, scientific innovation and technological breakthroughs....
On This Day in History, June 26: UN Charter signed, Indira Gandhi declares Emergency, Harry Potter debuts, Corvette day, Sher Shah Suri wins against Mughals and moreOn This Day in History, June 26 saw the signing of the United Nations Charter, Richard III's rise to the English throne, India's declaratio...
On This Day in History, June 22: Fast & Furious release, France surrenders, Germany invades Soviet Union, Napoleon abdicates, Galileo recants, Maradona's Hand of God, G.I. Bill signed and other eventsOn This Day in History, June 22 witnessed Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union, Napoleon's second abdication, Galileo's recantation befor...
On This Day in History, June 21: Ferris wheel opens, Okinawa battle ends, Greenland gains self-rule, WNBA launches, US Constitution takes effect, 5th Harry Potter and other key eventsOn This Day in History, June 21 saw the opening of the world's first Ferris wheel, the end of Japanese resistance on Okinawa during World W...
Hegseth attacks NATO allies and announces a review of US forces in EuropeU.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a six-month review of American troop deployments in Europe, warning that future U.S. military...
G7 allies scramble to put Ukraine back atop Donald Trump's agenda as war drags onG7 leaders are urging President Trump to refocus on the Ukraine war. Discussions at the summit included increasing pressure on Russia throu...
G7 allies scramble to put Ukraine back atop Trump's agenda as war drags onG7 leaders are urging President Trump to refocus on the Ukraine war. France and other European nations are now the main supporters of Kyiv....
G7 leaders open summit talks on Ukraine and the Middle East as Zelenskyy joins in FranceLeaders at the G7 summit face a packed agenda. Discussions will focus on ending Russia's war in Ukraine and addressing the Middle East cris...
Katyusha: Why a World War II-era Russian love song is becoming TikTok’s latest obsessionA 1938 Soviet song, "Katyusha," originally a folk ballad about a woman waiting for her soldier, has resurfaced on TikTok. Repackaged with m...
On This Day in History, June 8: Porsche is born, Ghostbusters release, Siam renamed Thailand, Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four published, NFL merger announced, Robert F. Kennedy laid to rest and other major eventsOn This Day in History, June 8, the world witnessed events that shaped politics, warfare, literature and culture. The Viking raid on Lindis...
On This Day in History, June 7: Mahatma Gandhi train incident, Vatican City's creation, Battle of Midway, Harry Potter's stage debut, Boeing 777's intro and many more eventsOn This Day in History, June 7, the world witnessed several landmark events that shaped politics, warfare, sports and social change. The da...
On This Day, June 5: D-Day, Operation Blue Star, RFK assassination, AIDS epidemic, Marshall Plan and other key eventsOn This Day, June 5, history witnessed several defining moments across war, politics and social change. The date is associated with the D-D...
On This Day, June 4: Iran's supreme leader elected, women's suffrage bill passed, ATM patent approved, D-Day delayed, first shopping cart introduced, Henry Ford's first car ride and National Hug Your Cat DayJune 4 marks a day of global historical significance. Major events include the Tiananmen Square crackdown, the liberation of Rome in World ...
Russia repels drone attack over Leningrad region as economic forum kicks offRussia intercepted 50 drones over Leningrad region overnight. This comes as President Putin's economic forum, the 'Russian Davos', starts i...
Putin's 'Russian Davos' opens with US guests as economy slows and war drags onRussia hosts its premier investment forum in Saint Petersburg. The event includes prominent figures from the United States and Germany. Thi...
During World War I, specially trained 'mercy dogs' rescued wounded soldiers and delivered medical supplies on battlefields too deadly for human medicsWorld War I saw brave mercy dogs, also known as casualty dogs, on the front lines. These intelligent animals, wearing Red Cross vests, sear...
US scraps deployment of 4,000 troops to PolandThe Pentagon has canceled plans to temporarily deploy 4,000 U.S.-based troops to Poland, a decision that raises questions about President T...
Is Trump leaving Europe at Putin’s mercy? Pentagon cancels troop deployment to Poland after plans to withdraw from GermanyAmerica has cancelled a planned deployment of 4,000 troops to Poland. This move weakens NATO's eastern defenses as Russia's war in Ukraine ...
NATO seeks details as US says it will pull about 5,000 troops from GermanyNATO is collaborating with the United States to comprehend Washington's decision to reduce its troop presence in Germany by 5,000. This mov...