The furor erupted as President Emmanuel Macron is expected to present a plan for paid, voluntary military service to bolster the armed forces against the threat from Russia. By Roger Cohen Reporting ...

France will introduce a voluntary military service of 10 months beginning next year, President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday, in the face of what it views as a growing threat posed by Russia. Almost ...

There is a growing risk that Russia could attack the UK, and the nation's sons and daughters need to be ready to fight, the ...

There is a growing risk that Russia will attack the UK, and the nation's sons and daughters need to be ready to fight, the ...

France is set to introduce voluntary military service to strengthen its armed forces against the background of growing concerns about Russia's threat to Europe ...

The effort, aimed at young people, came after an army chief angered many by saying the country must accept the possible loss of “our children” in a future war. By Ségolène Le Stradic Reporting from ...

with a magnificent display of national pride and military precision: the Grand Military Parade . This essential part of the annual celebrations was held at the historic Al Fateh Square in Muscat , ...

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday announced the creation of a new military program for 18 and 19-year-olds to help their country bolster its defenses against Russian aggression. Macron ...

PARIS — France on Thursday announced the creation of a paid, voluntary military service for young adults, becoming the latest European country to beef up its armed forces in the face of perceived ...