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 · Feb 25
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 · Feb 23
This is not 2017. Modi’s Israel visit risks India’s moral position, tests global standing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s planned two-day visit to Israel starting February 25, which will include an address to the Knesset, comes at a moment of extraordinary international scrutiny for the Israeli government. Far from being a routine diplomatic engagement, the trip risks being read globally as a political endorsement of… Newslaundry · Feb 23
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 The Guardian - UK · Feb 23
Macron asks Trump to lift visa bans on French judge and former EU commissioner French President Emmanuel Macron has urged his US counterpart Donald Trump to lift “unjustly imposed sanctions” against several European citizens – including former European commissioner Thierry Breton and judge Nicolas Guillou, French media reported Sunday. Radio France Internationale · Feb 22
'Pretty hollow': Zampa's desolation at World Cup exit Australia's key spinner Adam Zampa has been hard on himself after their early T20 World Cup exit, saying he feels "hollow" about the Sri Lanka capitulation. AAP · Feb 21
Playing for pride, Aussies end T20 World Cup with win Subdued as they had to face a rare 'dead' rubber in a global tournament, Australia at least ended their miserable T20 World Cup with a professional win. AAP · Feb 20
Italian broadcaster's sports chief quits after series of Olympics on-air gaffes RaiSport chief Paolo Petrecca quit after a series of blunders during the Milano-Cortina Olympics opening ceremony sparked revolt and possible strikes by RAI journalists. Euronews · Feb 19
Credit cards cancelled, Google accounts closed: ICC judges on life under Trump sanctions Kimberly Prost and Luz del Carmen Ibáñez Carranza vow US reprisals will not affect work of international criminal court The Guardian - UK · Feb 18
Newsletter: Time for Europe to 'stop hitting the snooze button' Also in this newsletter: the latest on the push for a 20th package of sanctions against Russia; tensions escalate amid anti-semitism row between US and Belgium; and how US sanctions are making life impossible for an ICC judge. Euronews · Feb 18
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 · Feb 18
International humanitarian law is at risk – but it still carries weight A study says IHL is at ‘critical breaking point’ amid horrendous violations in Gaza, Sudan and elsewhere. But to declare its demise would be premature The Guardian - US · Feb 16
Sri Lanka beat Australia by eight wickets: T20 World Cup cricket – as it happened Pathum Nissanka hits remarkable century as Sri Lanka beat Australia by eight wickets to leave Mitchell Marsh’s side on the brink of elimination The Guardian - AU · Feb 16
India crushes Pakistan by 61 runs in marquee game in T20 World Cup. No handshakes again Archrivals India and Pakistan declined to shake hands before and after the most-anticipated game of cricket’s Twenty20 World Cup The Independent UK · Feb 15
The Guardian - UK · Feb 15 India thrash Pakistan by 61 runs: T20 Cricket World Cup – as it happened India thrash Pakistan by 61 runs in Colombo and qualify for the Super 8 stage of the T20I World Cup
The Independent UK · Feb 14 Pakistan captain says it is up to India to decide whether to shake hands at the T20 World Cup Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha says it is up to India's players to decide if they will shake hands with his team before and after Sunday's much-anticipated T20 World Cup clash
The Guardian - UK · Feb 13 The Palestine Action ruling vindicates the courageous – and shames the complicit The home secretary has vowed to fight the judgment, but she and the government are on the wrong side of history, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones
Whats Hot · Feb 12 Inside Story: How ICC and PCB Resolved Tensions to Save India vs Pakistan T20 Clash The ten-day-long impasse between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the International Cricket Council (ICC) over the India vs Pakistan Group A fixture in the Men's T20 World Cup 2026 came to an end earlier this week. The Government of Pakistan reversed its earlier stance, allowing Salman Ali Agha and…
Whats Hot · Feb 10 Michael Vaughan Calls for India-Pakistan Test Series as T20 Clash Looms With the path cleared for the highly anticipated India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup match in Colombo this Sunday, former England captain Michael Vaughan has voiced what cricket fans worldwide have long hoped for: an India-Pakistan Test series. Vaughan emphasized the need for the two rivals to lock horns in…
Whats Hot · Feb 10 BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla Welcomes Pakistan’s Decision to Play India in T20 World Cup 2026 The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajeev Shukla on Tuesday welcomed Pakistan’s decision to reverse its earlier boycott and agree to play arch-rival India in the T20 World Cup 2026. The much-anticipated clash is scheduled for February 15 at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
The Independent UK · Feb 9 Pakistan agree to play against India at T20 World Cup after planned boycott This reverses an earlier decision to boycott the cricket clash against its old rival, which had been cited due to geopolitical tensions
AAP · Feb 9 Pakistan agree to play India in T20 World Cup clash Pakistan have agreed to reverse the boycott of their T20 World Cup tie with India after the game's governing body made a series of concessions to Bangladesh.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 9 Pakistan agree to play India at T20 Cricket World Cup after scrapping boycott Pakistan will play India in the T20 World Cup on Sunday after a decision to boycott the match was reversed
We Got This Covered · Feb 7 UN official targeted by Donald Trump finds herself on terrorist list, forced to live an ‘unjust, unfair, and persecutorial’ existence She is being sanctioned despite having diplomatic immunity as UN staff.
AAP · Feb 6 Indian cricket wonderkid smashes Healy World Cup record The 14-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has flayed his way to the highest score ever in a World Cup final to power India to the global under-19 crown.