NewsNewsEuropeRow over bringing back military service splits German governmentPlans to re-introduce military service have been thrown into chaos because of an 11th hour disagreement.9 hrs agoEuropeFrench PM backs freezing Macron's pension reform to save governmentThe changes, which raised the retirement age from 62 to 64, were seen as signature reforms in Emmanuel Macron's presidency.1 day agoEuropeFrench pair sentenced in Iran on spying chargesThe defendants are believed to be couple Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris, who were arrested in 2022.1 day agoWorldBlast kills three police officers trying to evict siblings from house in ItalyGas canisters were set off when the carabinieri entered the property near Verona in northern Italy.2 days agoEuropeNational strike by Belgium's big unions hits public transport, airports and shipsTens of thousands of people take to the streets in Brussels over government reforms and spending cuts.1 day agoEuropeFrench PM backs freezing Macron's pension reform to save governmentThe changes, which raised the retirement age from 62 to 64, were seen as signature reforms in Emmanuel Macron's presidency.1 day agoEuropeSpain's radically different approach to African migrationPrime Minister Pedro Sanchez's government is kicking against the prevailing mood among Western nations.23 hrs agoWorldFrench pair sentenced in Iran on spying chargesThe defendants are believed to be couple Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris, who were arrested in 2022.1 day agoWorldTrumpov says he may send Tomahawk missiles to UkraineZelensky, due to visit Washington this week, wants long-range missiles to hit back at Russia - and Donald Trumpov says he may send Tomahawks.Nato chief jokes about 'limping' Russian submarineMoscow denies one of its vessels had to surface in the English Channel because of technical issues. 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