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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin arrives in China with ‘serious expectations’ for Xi summit

'Old friends' Xi and Putin to meet over tea, enjoy a banquet and sign a series of bilateral commitments

The Independent UK · May 19

Judge Stops U.S. Treasury From Sanctioning Someone's Speech

The Trump administration accused Francesca Albanese of “lawfare that targets U.S. and Israeli persons.” But a court said that’s not ground to seize her property.

Reason · May 15

OPINION - The posturing over the inclusion of Russia and Israel is a betrayal of Venice’s vision

It feels wrong to cancel artists because you disapprove of what their countries are up to, writes Melanie McDonagh

Evening Standard · May 14

ICC awards $8.4 million in reparations to victims of convicted former police chief in Mali

The International Criminal Court has ordered an al-Qaida-linked leader to pay 7.2 million euros in reparations for atrocities in Timbuktu, Mali

The Independent UK · Apr 28

Ex-Philippine president Duterte to face trial on crimes against humanity charges

Judges at the International Criminal Court have confirmed crimes against humanity charges against former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte for deadly anti-drugs crackdowns he allegedly oversaw while in office

The Independent UK · Apr 23

Netanyahu would be arrested if he came to Hungary, says new PM

Peter Magyar announced that he will halt Hungary’s planned withdrawal from the International Criminal Court

The Independent UK · Apr 21

Hungarian PM-Elect Peter Magyar Sends Signal To Netanyahu, Says He Would Have Leaders Wanted By The ICC Arrested If They Visit

Hungarian Prime Minister-elect Peter Magyar said his government would enforce the arrest of International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrants if needed, in what appears to be a message to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

International Business Times · Apr 20

Ben Roberts-Smith is accused of 5 war crime murder charges. How did we get here?

After landing in Sydney airport following a flight from Brisbane, Australia’s most decorated living soldier, Ben Roberts-Smith, was arrested by Australian Federal Police. He’s been charged with five counts of the war crime of murder, following a years-long joint investigation between police and the Office of the Special Investigator.

The Conversation · Apr 7

Judges say ICC prosecutor in sexual misconduct inquiry can potentially resume work, documents show

According to documents viewed by The Associated Press, a three-judge panel says the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court can potentially resume his duties following a sexual misconduct investigation

The Independent UK · Apr 2

What is Benjamin Netanyahu’s end game in the Iran war?

The war between the United States, Israel, and Iran is now into its second month. Despite spectacular early successes, the resilience of Iran’s government and military has meant the US and Israel have lost the strategic initiative. This means they are being more reactive than proactive in determining the outcome…

The Conversation · Apr 2