In new moves to double down on war, Moscow is bringing in fresh laws which will make it almost impossible for Russians to dodge conscription.

So what does this reveal about the Kremlin's state of play and how else is Vladimir Putin cracking down as the war in Ukraine goes on?

Our resident Russia expert Emma Burrows tells Tom Bradby what you need to know.

Just off the coast of South Wales lies one of the most protected parts of the UK, which is home to a record breaking population of seabirds.

Skomer Island, has become a sanctuary for our seabird population.

But with bird flu wiping out the rest of the UK’s wildlife, how safe are they? And how long can Skomer Island remain a safe haven?

ITV News Wales Correspondent Rhys Williams, who has just returned from Skomer Island, tells ITV News Presenter Lucrezia Millarini what you need to know...

"MashAllah brother tate" was just one of the messages of support for self-proclaimed misogynist, Andrew Tate.

As a newly converted Muslim, Tate had spent his first Ramadan behind bars, over alleged charges of rape and human trafficking – both of which he denies.

So, how have the Muslim community reacted to his conversion? And what does this mean for his fanbase?

ITV News Digital Video Producer Zahra Errami brings you What You Need to Know...

Ask anyone about the time British people were under Nazi control on their own land and it sounds like you're rewriting history.

And yet for five years during the second world war, it actually happened. And yet it's a story barely taught in schools or widely known.

But now an exhibition has brought new light to the horrors carried out by the Nazi occupiers on British soil.

ITV News Journalist Fred Dimbleby brings you What You Need to Know....

An exclusive ITV News Investigation has revealed that some private landlords are making millions of pounds from councils housing people in appalling conditions.

Homeless families have been forced into shocking accommodation run by private companies due to a shortage of housing from local authorities.

What’s left are families surrounded by mould, damp and broken windows.

So, how can these families be saved? And what are the government doing about it?

ITV News Investigations correspondent Daniel Hewitt tells ITV News Presenter Lucrezia Millarini what you need to know...

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An ongoing ITV News investigation has laid bare the culture of misogyny, harassment and criminal behaviour that exists within the UK’s fire services.

Now, in a watershed moment, The Fire Inspectorate has confirmed that these ugly truths are taking place within every single fire service across the country.

So, is this just the tip of the iceberg? And how safe are we in the hands of Britain's firefighters?

ITV News UK Editor Paul Brand who has been investigating this ongoing issue tells ITV News Presenter Tom Bradby what you need to know...

A year and a half later, Sarah is still waiting for her son, Josh, to come back home.

She’s just one of thousands of parents whose children with a learning disability or autism are being detained in inpatient hospitals, with not much chance of escape.

Now, the government is set to miss yet another target of reducing the numbers of such people in hospitals by 50%.

So, how can a system so broke be fixed once and for all?

ITV News Correspondent Peter Smith and ITV News Producer Reshma Rumsey who have been investigating this issue since The Winterbourne View abuse scandal in 2011, tell ITV News Presenter Tom Bradby what you need to know...

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Donald Trump’s indictment could be just around the corner, as the former US President faces possible charges for paying ‘hush money’ to adult film star, Stormy Daniels.

But in a blitz to deter his criminal investigations, Trump has lambasted prosecutors, whilst he rallies support for his 2024 presidential campaign.

So, could this be the beginning of the end for Donald Trump? And where will it leave the 2024 elections?

ITV News US Correspondent Dan Rivers tells ITV News Presenter Tom Bradby what you need to know...

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As the streets of Paris continue to be set alight, more than a million French citizens are taking to the streets to protest against President Macron.

His proposed reforms to the country’s pension system have triggered an uproar so violent, that even King Charles is no longer welcome.

With the royal state visit being postponed, deep disappointment on both sides of the channel lingers.

So how much longer will the chaos continue? And is there any chance of reconciliation for this symbolic state visit?

ITV News Correspondent Lucy Watson, who is in Paris, tells ITV News Presenter Faye Barker what you need to know…

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Tens of thousands of children across the country are attending schools with roofs that could collapse at any point.

The pressure is mounting for ministers to reveal which schools have been built with the concrete RAAC, which has a lifespan of just 30 years and could crumble with no warning at all.

So how can we be sure we’re sending our children to safe schools? And what are the government doing about it?

ITV News Investigations Correspondent Daniel Hewitt tells ITV News Presenter Faye Barker what you need to know...