Germany Reinstates Voluntary Military Service Amid Economic Uncertainty; Netflix Secures $72bn Deal for Warner Bros Studios
Germany reintroduces voluntary military service for 18-year-olds
After previously ending compulsory military service, Germany has voted to bring back a voluntary programme for 18-year-olds, amid security concerns and calls for increased defence spending.
- Germany votes to bring in voluntary military service programme for 18-year-olds — BBC News
- Germany introduces controversial new military service law — Sky News
- Germany votes to bring back voluntary military service — BBC News
- Germany votes to bring back voluntary military service programme for 18-year-olds — BBC News
Poundland Announces Further Store Closures – Check if Yours is Affected
Sky News reports that Poundland has announced additional store closures, prompting customers to check if their local location is impacted. The retailer continues to streamline its footprint amid financial challenges.
- Poundland reveals more store closures – is yours affected? — Sky News
- Poundland reveals more store closures – here’s the full list — Sky News
Netflix Secures $72bn Deal for Warner Bros Studios
Netflix has reached a landmark $72 billion agreement to acquire Warner Bros Discovery’s media assets, solidifying its position as one of the world’s leading streaming platforms and marking a significant milestone in Hollywood consolidation.
- Netflix agrees blockbuster $72bn deal for Warner Bros studios — Sky News
- Netflix reportedly closes in on Warner Bros deal — BBC News
Convicted Terrorist from Iraq Jailed for Illegal Entry into UK via Small Boat
A convicted terrorist from Iraq was sentenced after illegally entering the UK in a small boat, highlighting security concerns around unauthorized border crossings.
- Convicted terrorist from Iraq jailed after entering UK illegally on a small boat — Sky News
- Giving up territory would be ‘unacceptable’, says Ukraine’s armed forces chief — Sky News
Jamie Oliver Revives High Street Italian Restaurant Chain After Six-Year Collapse
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has successfully revived his high street Italian restaurant chain, six years after its initial collapse. The move marks a significant comeback for the brand, which had faced challenges in recent years.
Edinburgh Airport Flights Resume Following Air Traffic Control Outage
After an air traffic control outage disrupted operations at Edinburgh Airport, flights have now resumed allowing passengers to continue their travel plans.
- Disruption as flights resume at Edinburgh Airport after outage — BBC News
- Flights resume at Edinburgh Airport after air traffic control outage — BBC News
- Edinburgh Airport suspends all flights after air traffic control outage — BBC News
US Supreme Court to Hear Case on Birthright Citizenship
The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case challenging the principle of birthright citizenship, which grants automatic US citizenship to anyone born on its soil.
- US Supreme Court agrees to hear case challenging birthright citizenship — BBC News
- US launches strike on alleged drug boat — Sky News
Russia Denies Involvement in Salisbury Poisonings, Warns of Tensions with Europe
Russian officials deny any connection to the recent poisoning incidents in Salisbury and caution against escalating tensions between Russia and European nations.
EU imposes €120m fine on Elon Musk’s X for violating social media regulations
The European Union has imposed a substantial €120 million penalty on Elon Musk’s social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), citing violations of its rules and policies.
Supermoon Dazzles with Halo in Night Sky: Last Supermoon of 2025 Captured in Photos from Around the World
The BBC reports on the spectacular supermoon phenomenon, highlighting its halo effect and showcasing photos captured worldwide as it marked the last supermoon of 2025.
- Supermoon dazzles with a halo in the night sky — BBC News
- Last supermoon of 2025 captured in photos from around the world — BBC News
Multiple Websites Experience Down Time Following Cloudflare Outage
Several websites across the internet were temporarily inaccessible on Monday after a major Cloudflare outage disrupted DNS services, leaving many sites displaying empty pages or unavailable content.
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