Karim Khan, the ICC chief prosecutor, has been suspended from practicing law in England and Wales by the UK's Bar Standards Board (BSB) due to sexual abuse allegations. This follows a similar suspension from his ICC role, which he denies. The BSB's interim suspension is effective immediately and will be reviewed within four weeks.
The EU's digital sovereignty package aims to reduce dependence on US tech, but faces challenges. Beti Hohler's experience with US sanctions highlights the risks of this reliance. The package's Cloud and AI Development Act (Cada) has flaws in enforcement and scope, potentially entrenching US dominance.
Rodrigo Duterte, facing charges of crimes against humanity, will undergo a court-ordered health check to determine his fitness to stand trial. His team cited his deteriorating condition, requesting the examination before any trial can commence.
Former ICC Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda urges the EU to enact a blocking statute against "thuggish" US sanctions targeting ICC officials. Imposed in Feb 2025 over arrest warrants for Israeli nationals, the sanctions freeze assets and ban travel, hindering judicial independence. Bensouda calls for "operational solidarity" from state parties.
Hungary has withdrawn its intention to leave the International Criminal Court (ICC), according to a social media post by the government. The country had previously announced plans to withdraw in April 2025, with the withdrawal set to take effect in June 2026.
Hungary's new government, led by Peter Magyar, is withdrawing its previous statement to leave the International Criminal Court (ICC). Magyar announced the decision on social media, stating the process to halt the withdrawal could be completed by June 2nd.
Philippine Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida ordered authorities to arrest Senator Ronald Dela Rosa, a former police chief, on an ICC warrant for alleged crimes against humanity. Vida warned that aiding Dela Rosa's evasion would result in criminal charges.
The Philippine Supreme Court denied Senator Ronald 'Bato' Dela Rosa's request for a temporary restraining order after an arrest warrant was unsealed by the ICC. Government agents' attempt to arrest Dela Rosa was thwarted by senate leadership, leading to a shooting incident and Dela Rosa's subsequent disappearance.
ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan faces sexual misconduct allegations. A flawed internal review by the UN's OIOS failed to make credibility assessments, leaving a factual void. Member states now grapple with how to resolve the issue, with potential for the executive bureau to make its own judgments.
Philippine Senate security officers are under investigation for firing weapons without provocation. Senator Ronald dela Rosa, wanted by the ICC, briefly sought refuge in the Senate building last week. Initial findings identify Sergeant-at-Arms Mao Aplasca as firing the first shot.
Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri, a former militia commander accused of murder, rape, and torture in Libyan detention centers, has appeared at the International Criminal Court (ICC). This is the first case to reach a courtroom from the ICC's investigation into crimes in Libya post-Gaddafi, marking a significant step towards justice for refugees.
Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri, a former Libyan militia commander, faces a landmark hearing at the International Criminal Court (ICC) on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity. This is the first case from the ICC's Libya investigation to reach a courtroom, stemming from alleged abuses in detention centres.
Philippine government lawyers urged the Supreme Court to reject Senator Ronald dela Rosa's plea to block his arrest and surrender to the ICC over alleged crimes against humanity linked to the war on drugs.
Senator Ronald dela Rosa, wanted by the ICC for alleged crimes against humanity, escaped from the Philippine Senate after gunshots and chaos, prompting a police investigation into potential instigation.
Dela Rosa, as PNP chief, led the nationwide anti-drug crackdown 'Project Double Barrel', resulting in over 2,000 deaths in 2016, mostly in police shoot-outs.
The Philippine Senate was locked down with gunfire heard as Senator Ronald Dela Rosa, wanted by the ICC for alleged drug war crimes, sought refuge. No casualties reported; Dela Rosa is safe. Tensions rise amid political feud and impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte.
The Philippine Senate was locked down after gunfire was heard, with military personnel entering the building where Senator Ronald Dela Rosa, wanted by the ICC for alleged killings during Duterte's drug war, had sought refuge. No casualties were reported, and Dela Rosa is safe with security.
Gunshots rang out at the Philippine Senate in Manila as security forces moved to arrest Senator Ronald dela Rosa, wanted by the ICC for crimes against humanity related to the former Duterte administration's drug war, prompting people to flee; no casualties were immediately reported.
Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa evades ICC arrest warrant, symbolizing a Duterte camp under siege amidst impeachment battle and Senate control fight
The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Vladimir Putin and Russia’s children’s rights commissioner over alleged abductions.
Philippine authorities said on Monday they would not arrest for now a lawmaker wanted by the International Criminal Court for his alleged role in ex-president Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war, capping a lengthy Senate stand-off. Senator Ronald Dela Rosa, who served as police chief and Duterte’s top enforcer during the bloody drug crackdown, will be treated as if in the custody of the Senate, National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) director Melvin Matibag told reporters after the politician had taken...
A sitting Philippine senator wanted by the International Criminal Court for his role in former president Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war took refuge inside the Senate on Monday to avoid arrest by government agents. Senator Ronald Dela Rosa, the country’s one-time police chief, was under the Senate’s protection “in accordance with our rules and Philippine laws”, newly elected Senate President and Duterte ally Alan Peter Cayetano told reporters. “We will allow an arrest under the condition that it is a...
Video footage displayed during the Senate session showed Philippine senator Roland Dela Rosa running away from Philippine agents as the International Criminal Court confirmed an arrest warrant had been issued.
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