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Rodrigo Duterte's 'Death Squads' Fought in the Philippines' War on Drugs. Now He Might Get Life in Prison.

As many as 30,000 people may have died at the hands of the state-sponsored death squads.

Reason

Duterte ICC News: Prosecutors Claim 'Davao Death Squad' Was Blueprint For National Killings

Explore the ICC's investigation into Duterte's alleged use of the Davao Death Squad as a model for his nationwide anti-drug campaign.

International Business Times UK

Former Philippines president Duterte drew up ‘death lists’ during drug war, says ICC prosecutor

On second day of proceedings at ICC, prosecutor Edward Jeremy presents ‘deeply disturbing’ testimony

The Independent UK

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Morning Mail: PM backs plan to remove Andrew from line of succession, high-speed rail plan unveiled, best hot cross bun named

Albanese tells Starmer he supports removal of former prince from royal succession; Sydney-Newcastle scheme ‘shovel ready’ in two years

The Guardian - AU

International Criminal Court opens hearings into former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte

The International Criminal Court has started pretrial hearings on former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who is facing three counts of crimes against humanity for deadly anti-drugs crackdowns he oversaw while in office

The Independent UK

Duterte says too ‘old, tired and frail’ to appear in person as international court starts drug war trial

Pre-trial hearing will continue over next four days to confirm charges against him

The Independent UK

Duterte at ‘very heart’ of murderous drug crackdowns in Philippines, ICC told

Ex-president, accused of crimes against humanity, selected targets and promised immunity for death squad members, prosecutor says

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Philippine vice-president Sara Duterte announces 2028 presidential bid

Sara Duterte, daughter of a former president who is facing charges of crimes against humanity at the Hague, pledged to offer her ‘life, strength and future’ in service of the Philippines

The Guardian - UK

Trump Administration Insists Blowing Up Boats Is Not 'Hostilities'

The legal rationale for bombing suspected drug boats in the Caribbean doesn't stand up to scrutiny.

Reason

ICC judges find former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte fit to stand trial

Judges at the International Criminal Court have ruled that former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is fit to stand trial

The Independent UK

Venezuela's Maduro and Philippines' Duterte 'Kidnapping' Compared: Social Media Reacts to Striking Similarities

As Maduro is taken by US forces, social media compares his 'extraction' to Rodrigo Duterte's 2025 ICC arrest. Are these kidnappings or justice? We explore the viral debate.

International Business Times UK

‘The bullying can’t go on’: the film-maker following Filipino fishers under siege by China

Baby Ruth Villarama’s documentary Food Delivery depicts those struggling with the superpower to retain their trade. The director describes capturing their boats getting rammed by the Chinese coast guard

The Guardian - UK

Former Philippines President Duterte's Failed ICC Appeal Sparks Claims Putin and Netanyahu Could Be Next

Rodrigo Duterte loses his ICC release appeal as experts argue the ruling signals growing pressure on leaders like Putin and Netanyahu.

International Business Times UK

ICC judges to rule on provisional release of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte could be released from detention at the International Criminal Court on Friday

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Former President Rodrigo Duterte Waives Rights to Appear at ICC Interim Release Hearing

Former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte will not appear at the ICC hearing where judges will rule on his interim release appeal.

The Independent UK

Philippine police will arrest 18 suspects in a major corruption scandal, president says

Philippine police will arrest 18 suspects in a corruption scandal involving flood control projects that has sparked huge protests and forced implicated congressional leaders to step down

The Independent UK

Philippine president under pressure after sister makes bombshell drug abuse claims

Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s office and family deny ‘dangerously irresponsible’ allegations

International Business Times UK

Is Philippines President Marcos a Drug Addict? Medical Records Revealed Amid Corruption Scandal

Imee Marcos accuses President Marcos Jr of long-term drug use as Palace denies claims and corruption tensions rise, pushing questions over his health and credibility.

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International Business Times UK

Who Is Imee Marcos And Why Did She Call Her President Brother A 'Drug Addict'?

Senator Imee Marcos shocks the nation after accusing her brother, President Bongbong Marcos, of drug use, igniting a fierce political family feud.

International Business Times UK

Imee Marcos 'Almost Knelt' Before Duterte, Pleaded For Bongbong Marcos Jr. On Drug Watch List

Senator Imee Marcos claims she 'almost knelt' to save President Marcos Jr. from a 2016 drug watch list, alleging he now uses cocaine micro-dosing and betrayed her.

The Independent UK

Philippine President Marcos Jr rejects drug use accusations by his sister

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s estranged sister has publicly accused him of being a longtime drug addict whose alleged cocaine dependence has led to problems in his governance including corruption

The Independent UK

Latest mass protest against corruption scandal puts Manila on alert

Corruption scandal involving flood control projects implicates power lawmakers and officials

The Independent UK

Hundreds of thousands rally in Manila against flood-control corruption scandal

Hundreds of thousands of Filipinos have gathered in Manila to demand accountability for a flood-control corruption scandal

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‘We’re just gonna kill people’: Bloodthirsty Trump to murder anyone he thinks is transporting drugs, ‘they’re gonna be, like, dead’.

Worrying given that so far they've only murdered some innocent fisherman.

The Independent UK

International Criminal Court judges reject jurisdiction challenge in Duterte case

Judges at the International Criminal Court have rejected a challenge to jurisdiction in the case involving former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte

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