Thousands attend ‘red line’ protest in The Hague against Israel’s Gaza war According to Oxfam, nearly 150,000 people in the Netherlands called for the government to do more against the war. Al Jazeera · Jun 15, 2025
Former Philippine leader Duterte set to win mayoral election from Hague jail cell The 80-year-old ex-president, who is accused of committing crimes against humanity during his so-called "war on drugs", has a decisive lead in his family stronghold of Davao. Euronews · May 13, 2025
Exclusive: Vladimir Putin won't be tried for war crimes in absentia while president The special tribunal on the crime of aggression against Ukraine is expected to be hosted in the Hague, the Netherlands. Euronews · Apr 10, 2025
From orange peels to bottle caps: Thousands of artists create their own 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' When the Mauritshuis museum in The Hague loaned its most famous work for an exhibition in 2023, it needed to find something to fill the empty space left by Johannes Vermeer’s iconic “Girl with a Pearl Earring.” The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2025
Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte appears by video link in Hague accused of crimes against humanity – as it happened Duterte faces charges over his years-long campaign against drug users and dealers that rights groups say killed tens of thousands The Guardian - UK · Mar 14, 2025
Rodrigo Duterte set to appear before ICC at The Hague for first hearing Former Philippines leader is accused of overseeing nearly 4,000 executions during his war on drugs The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2025
Duterte refused fingerprinting and threatened lawsuits during chaotic arrest, Philippine police say A Philippine general says that ex-Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte threatened him with lawsuits, refused to be fingerprinted and told law enforcers “you have to kill me to bring me to The Hague.” The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2025
Arrested on ICC warrant: What was Duterte’s ‘war on drugs’? Duterte accused of crimes against humanity for an estimated 30,000 deaths during tenure as mayor, Philippines president. Al Jazeera · Mar 11, 2025
Dutch Police Arrest Three Suspects In Fatal Apartment Explosion Dutch police arrest three suspects in The Hague apartment explosion investigation. Tragic incident claims six lives. Top News · Dec 10, 2024
Dutch Authorities Suspect Hague Building Explosion A Criminal Act Dutch authorities said on Sunday they believed an explosion and inferno that caused an apartment block to collapse killing at least five people was a criminal act. International Business Times · Dec 8, 2024
Closely-watched international climate case in the Hague wraps up its first week of testimony A closely-watched international climate case that could yield guidance for governments around the world wrapped its first week of arguments before the top court of the United Nations in The Hague Friday The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2024
UN Court Hears Small Island Nations' Climate Change Plight The International Court of Justice in The Hague addresses climate change responsibilities and consequences, focusing on small island nations' vulnerability. Top News · Dec 2, 2024
What is the International Criminal Court and what does an arrest warrant mean for Israel’s Netanyahu? Hague prosecutors have accused Israeli and Hamas leaders of possible war crimes and crimes against humanity The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2024
Really going Dutch: why I chose The Hague and Delft over Amsterdam Canals, architecture, art, an enviable cycling culture … There are lots of reasons to take a city break in the Netherlands, without needing to set foot in the overtouristed ‘other’ capital The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2024
Fortune · Sep 16, 2024 The Hague bans ads for petrol cars and cruise ships that boost ‘the Godfathers of climate chaos’ Other cities have banned fossil fuel ads on city council-owned billboards. The question remains: will it have an impact on environmental efforts?
The Guardian - UK · Sep 13, 2024 The Hague becomes world’s first city to pass law banning fossil fuel-related ads Legislation makes it illegal to advertise fossil fuel products and services with a high carbon footprint
Cycling News · Aug 11, 2024 ‘The yellow jersey is awaiting’ - Vos, Wiebes and Kool in Dutch rush for home glory on Tour de France Femmes Cyclingnews speaks to the key sprint favourites ahead of stage 1 as the Hague awaits its victor and first maillot jaune
Reason · Jul 15, 2024 Mission to Israel Part II: What I Learned About International Law From Israeli Lawyers The primary effect, if not purpose, of international law, is to use lawfare to punish Israel, and by extension, the United States.
Radio France Internationale · Apr 5, 2024 Europol report identifies more than 800 criminal networks in EU The Hague-based crime-fighting body Europol has mapped 821 of the EU's "most threatening networks" involving some 50,000 people engaged in drug trafficking, fraud, migrant smuggling, human trafficking and organised property crime.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 26, 2024 ICJ to give interim ruling in Gaza genocide case against Israel Judges in The Hague to decide on whether to order Israel to end its military campaign against Hamas
International Business Times · Jan 26, 2024 Civilians Trapped By Fighting In Gaza's South, Hague Decision Looms The International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague could order Israel to halt its military action in Gaza, launched in retaliation for Hamas's unprecedented attacks on October 7, although it has little power to enforce its rulings.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 14, 2024 Gaza humanitarian crisis ‘staining our shared humanity’, says UN refugee agency – as it happened This blog is now closed
The Guardian - UK · Jan 11, 2024 Hearings to begin at The Hague in case claiming Israel’s Gaza war is genocide International Court of Justice will hear complaint brought by South Africa, which is asking for urgent ‘provisional measures’
AAP · Jan 9, 2024 Australia must back Palestine genocide case: advocate As South Africa prepares to launch a genocide case against Israel at the Hague, an advocate has called on Australia to support the legal action.
Al Jazeera · Dec 22, 2023 RSF files second war crimes complaint with ICC over Gaza journalists killed Latest complaint by Paris-based press freedom group asks court in the Hague to probe the deaths of seven journalists.