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Top UN court rules Israel should cease Rafah offensive

The ICJ — whose rulings are legally binding although lack means of direct enforcement — also ordered Israel to open the Rafah border crossing for humanitarian aid.

United Kingdom

UK Prime Minister Sunak announces surprise election on 4 July

In a speech that followed much speculation, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak confirmed that the national election will be held on 4 July.

Travel News

British man dead after severe turbulence hits London-Singapore flight

The plane had hit clear-air turbulence which does not show up on flight radars.

World News

ICC: What's its role in prosecuting war crimes?

The ICC's chief prosecutor Karim Khan has requested the Hague's top court to issue arrest warrants against Israeli and Hamas leaders. How significant is this move and how ICC operates?

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Netherlands

ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Israel and Hamas leaders

The Hague-based court's top prosecutor is seeking arrest warrants for Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, among others, on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Europe News

EU politicians divided over death of Iranian President Raisi

While European Council President Charles Michel expressed his condolences over the death of Iran's Ebrahim Raisi, not all members of the European Parliament were in agreement with his message of sympathy.

Iran

What's next for Iran after president died in helicopter crash?

Reports that Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister Hossein Amirabdollahian died in a helicopter crash sent shockwaves around the region.

Israel

Bodies of three hostages recovered from Gaza Strip, says IDF

The military said the bodies were found overnight, without elaborating, and did not give immediate details on where they were located.

Slovakia

Online toxicity in Slovakia spikes by 60% after attempt on Fico's life

Researchers have long drawn links between hateful online comments and their capacity to push people further towards extreme political stances, beliefs and worldviews.

Slovakia

What do we know about Robert Fico's alleged shooter?

Slovakian media has identified the shooter as 71-year-old Juraj Cintula, a self-described writer who previously worked as a security guard and is allegedly linked to pro-Russian group Slovački branci.

Belgium

Could Belgium's new sex workers labour law set an example for Europe?

The law is the first in Europe — and the world — to provide sex workers with social security provisions such as pensions and maternity leave, as well as an official employment contract.

Gaza

Israel attacks northern Gaza's Jabaliya refugee camp

Israeli military tanks have ventured into the camp after five Israeli soldiers were killed over the weekend.

Europe News

Aide to AfD's Maximilian Krah arrested on charges of spying for China

Jian Guo has been working for the AfD's top candidate for the European elections since 2019.

World News

Italy moves closer to allowing anti-abortion activists inside clinics

The highly contentious legislation, introduced by the governing Brothers of Italy, has been condemned by critics as a blow to women's rights.

World News

Military spending in Europe higher than at end of Cold War

Defence and security outlay across Europe increased by 16% from 2022 to 2023, with Poland more than doubling its arms budget since 2014.

World News

German police arrest two men for plotting sabotage on Russia's behalf

The two German-Russian nationals are accused of planning attacks on US military sites in an effort to interfere with military assistance for Ukraine.

Germany

Prominent AfD figure stands trial for using Nazi slogan

Björn Höcke, 52, claims the banned phrase he used was simply an English translation of Donald Trump's 'America First' mantra.

Health news

How did Germany run low on potentially life-saving HIV medication?

There was a warning of a shortage of pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, as early as October before authorities said they were intervening in January.

Denmark

Danish celebrities report Meta to police over fraudulent ads

Presenters Divya Das and Kim Bildsøe Lassen are taking action after their images appeared in fraudulent ads on Facebook.

Germany

Why is Nicaragua taking Germany to court for ‘facilitating genocide'?

Berlin maintains that the Genocide Convention case focusing on its arms exports is 'biased'.

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