A German court sentenced an Iraqi couple linked to ISIS to lengthy prison terms for enslaving and abusing two Yazidi girls. The man received a life sentence, and his former partner received nine and a half years for war crimes, genocide, and crimes against humanity.
Andy Burnham apologises for Labour's slow response on Gaza ceasefire. He calls for more pressure on Israel, including a ban on trade with illegal settlements, and notes evidence of war crimes.
Iranian authorities report at least 14 dead and 78 injured following recent US strikes targeting five provinces, causing damage to transport and maritime facilities, including railway lines and ports. In response, Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed to have hit US military bases in Kuwait and Bahrain with missiles and drones, warning of further action.
The ICC's deputy chief prosecutor stated they have 'concrete evidence' linking RSF leaders to war crimes and crimes against humanity in Darfur, Sudan, following a 'breakthrough' in investigations into massacres in el-Fasher and el-Geneina.
A photo shared by an Israeli soldier showing a Palestinian man from Gaza stripped to his underwear and blindfolded has been called a potential war crime by rights groups. The image corroborates reports of Israeli torture and abusive treatment of detainees, with organizations stating that such actions and the public sharing of degrading images constitute war crimes.
Polish MEP Ewa Zajaczkowska-Hernik tore up a Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) flag during an EU debate, condemning Ukraine's glorification of the UPA, whose fighters massacred Poles in WWII. The incident escalates a diplomatic spat between Poland and Ukraine over Kiev's EU aspirations.
Russia's Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik stated that targeted attacks on Ukrainian medical facilities and personnel constitute serious war crimes, citing incidents in Zaporozhye, Kherson, and Donetsk regions.
A former Ukrainian army officer, Serhii K, has been charged in Germany with involvement in a war crime related to the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions. German prosecutors allege he acted on behalf of Ukrainian authorities to sabotage the pipelines, disrupting energy supplies.
German federal prosecutors have charged a Ukrainian national, Serhii K., as an accomplice in a war crime for the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline sabotage. He is accused of acting on behalf of Ukrainian state bodies to destroy the pipelines, a claim denied by Ukraine's president. Serhii K. denies the allegations, marking the first formal court case.
German prosecutors have charged a Ukrainian suspect, identified as Sergey Kuznetsov, in the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline sabotage with a "war crime." The suspect allegedly led a group that planted explosives on a rented yacht, severing three of the four pipelines. German investigators suspect foreign state involvement.
German prosecutors have charged a Ukrainian suspect, identified as Sergey Kuznetsov, with a 'war crime' in connection with the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline sabotage. Investigators suspect foreign state involvement in the attack, which severed three of the four pipelines.
A 40-volume Chinese translation of the International Military Tribunal for the Far East (Tokyo Trial) records, taking over a decade with hundreds of translators, has been completed and published, filling a critical gap in China's domestic historical records.
Russia's Investigative Committee has opened over 10,000 criminal cases against nearly 2,500 Ukrainian officials and foreign mercenaries since 2014, according to Alexander Fyodorov. Investigations into war crimes, genocide, and Nazism rehabilitation are ongoing, with over 1,000 cases completed against military personnel and mercenaries fighting for Ukraine.
A UN inquiry found "indisputable evidence" of Israeli forces deliberately targeting and killing over 20,000 Palestinian children in Gaza and the West Bank, amounting to war crimes and genocidal intent. The report also cites torture, sexual violence, and attacks on child infrastructure.
Australia's native birds, including black swans, face a "very high risk" of extinction from bird flu. Meanwhile, Europe experiences record heatwaves with 40 drownings in France, and the US Secretary of State addresses shipping tolls in the Strait of Hormuz.
A UN commission report alleges Israel deliberately targeted Palestinian children in Gaza, causing genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes, with 30% of war deaths being children, totaling at least 20,179 by October 2025.
Australian Liberal MP Andrew Hastie is to receive enhanced security due to perceived threats linked to a One Nation-led campaign, particularly over his involvement in the Ben Roberts-Smith war crimes case.
A UN inquiry reports Israel deliberately targeted Palestinian children, committing genocide in Gaza and war crimes in the West Bank, with over 20,000 children killed between 2023-2025.
A UN commission of inquiry reports Israel deliberately targets and kills Palestinian children, constituting genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity in Gaza and war crimes in the West Bank. The report details significant child casualties, impacts on reproductive health, starvation, disease, and torture of detained children.
The Australian War Memorial's director, Matt Anderson, stated it's standard practice to invite Victoria Cross recipients to events, addressing the invitation to Ben Roberts-Smith, who faces war crime charges. The new gallery exhibition "Was It Worth It?" explores Australia's 20-year involvement in Afghanistan.
The Australian War Memorial's director, Matt Anderson, stated it's standard practice to invite Victoria Cross recipients to events, addressing the invitation to Ben Roberts-Smith, who faces war crime charges. The new gallery focuses on Australia's 20-year involvement in Afghanistan.
Six multinational construction equipment firms, including Caterpillar and Volvo, face allegations of aiding war crimes by supplying excavators to Israel. Verified images show Israeli military using their equipment to demolish villages in south Lebanon, prompting calls for companies to halt supplies.
High-profile defections from Sudan's RSF militia to the SAF raise questions about general amnesty. Meanwhile, the UAE faces renewed accusations of supplying drones and recruiting Colombian mercenaries for the RSF, while the UN warns of 'hallmarks of genocide' in El Fasher and a severe humanitarian crisis.
Amnesty International reports that the displacement of Palestinians from the West Bank is a deliberate Israeli government strategy of ethnic cleansing, not isolated incidents. The report highlights state-sanctioned violence, ignored court orders, and record settlement expansion, calling for international intervention.
