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1. Germany votes to bring back voluntary military service programme for 18-year-olds

   The shift in its approach to its military follows a push to create Europe's strongest conventional army.

2. How a 'fertility gap' is fuelling the rise of one-child families

   'For every three children wanted… only two are born,' says one expert. So, what has led to this gap?

3. England face Ashes battle despite Gabba fightback

   England produce a floodlit fightback late on the second day of the second Test against Australia but still face a huge battle to stay alive in the Ashes.

4. LGBT survivors tell of 'barbaric' NHS shock therapy

   More than 250 people were subjected to painful electric shocks in NHS hospitals, the BBC discovers.

5. Why I'm terrified of motorways even though I've been driving for 20 years

   Feeling anxious about driving is common, but there are simple techniques you can use to overcome your fear.

6. The World Cup draw is happening today - this is how it'll work

   Pots, quadrants, confederation constraints, group position grids... the World Cup draw is not going to be straightforward.

7. Netflix reportedly closes in on Warner Bros deal

   The streaming giant has emerged as the top bidder ahead of rivals Comcast and Paramount Skydance, reports say.

8. Turkey breeder supplying luxury stores investigated over welfare

   Farm workers are suspended over animal welfare and biosecurity concerns at a turkey breeding site.

9. Netherlands, Spain, Ireland and Slovenia boycott Eurovision after Israel allowed to compete

   There had been calls for Israel's exclusion over the war in Gaza, as well as unfair voting accusations.

10. Supermoon dazzles with a halo in the night sky

    The last supermoon of 2025 rose on Thursday night and for some sky gazers it included a Moon halo, as Simon King explains