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Peru

Peruvian ex-president Toledo in jail after extradition from US

Alejandro Toledo is one of four ex-presidents linked to the Odebrecht corruption scandal that has shaken Peru’s politics, with nearly every living former president now on trial or under investigation.

Israel

Protests in Israel continue despite 'pause' of judicial reform plan

Protest organizers aim to maintain momentum and increase pressure on Prime Minister Netanyahu and his government until the proposed changes are scrapped.

Earth News

Here's how a tax on the rich could help us deal with climate change

Billionaires are responsible for vast amounts of greenhouse gas emissions. How could taxing them could help countries struggling with climate change.

Israel

Protests over Israel's judicial reform continue despite deadly attacks

Demonstrations against judicial reform have continued in Israel despite Friday's deadly attacks in Tel Aviv and the West Bank.

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USA

Access to abortion pill in limbo after competing US rulings

Access to the most commonly used method of abortion in the US has been plunged into uncertainty after conflicting court rulings on Friday over the legality of the medication Mifepristone, which has been widely available for more than 20 years.

USA

New York braces for Trump court appearance

Former US President Donald Trump is due to appear in court in New York on Tuesday where he will be indicted for his alleged role in hush money payments to porn star Stormy Daniels.

Israel

Protests continue in Israel over paused judicial reform

Thousands of Israelis protested in Tel Aviv on Saturday for a 13th straight week against a controversial judicial overhaul now frozen by the government

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WATCH: Man in Trump mask 'directs' NY traffic outside Trump Tower

A man in a Trump mask 'directs' New York traffic outside Trump Tower as the former president goes on the offensive over his historic indictment.

Israel

Talks under way in Israel after PM pauses judicial overhaul plan

Talks under way between Israel's far-right government and opposition parties after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu paused his controversial plan to overhaul the country’s judicial system.

Russia

Russian father convicted for criticising the war arrested in Belarus

A Russian court on Tuesday convicted a single father over social media posts criticising the war in Ukraine and sentenced him to two years in prison - a case brought to the attention of authorities by his daughter’s drawings against the invasion at school.

Belgium

Seventh commemoration of 2016 Brussels attacks adds 33rd victim's name

Seventh commemoration of 2016 Brussels attacks adds 33rd victim's name after Shanti De Corte was euthanised last year.

Culture news

ECHR condemns Turkey over famous actress’ ‘kiss video’

European Court of Human Rights rules that Turkey has violated the European Convention of Human Rights by throwing out actress Berrak Tüzünataç's domestic legal complaints

Ukraine

Zelenskyy says 70,000 war crimes committed in Ukraine as Kyiv moves to open ICC office

Ukraine is taking steps to open an office of the International Criminal Court, as Kyiv says it has registered more than 70,000 war crimes since fighting began.

Israel

Police in Israel crackdown on protests against judicial overhaul

At least 39 protesters were arrested in Tel Aviv during a 'national disruption day' against the government’s plan to overhaul Israel's judicial system

Europe News

Russian war crimes in Ukraine tribunal still not set up one year on

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is already investigating allegations of war crimes and genocide in Ukraine.

22 February 2023

Israel

More mass protests in Israel over plans to reform the judicial system

Tens of thousands of Israelis protested in front of parliament in Jerusalem as the vote began on judicial reforms that critics say will undermine democracy

20 February 2023

World News

Seventh week of protests in Israel over planned judicial reforms

Seventh week of protests in Israel over Benjamin Netanyahu's planned judicial reforms that would allow the government to overrule the Supreme Court

19 February 2023

Europe News

Centre investigating war crimes in Ukraine to be set up in July

The new hub will be based in the Dutch city of the Hague.

17 February 2023

Europe News

Corruption scandal: Eva Kaili to stay in prison despite lawyer's pleas

Eva Kaili has been charged with participation in criminal organisation, corruption and money laundering.

16 February 2023

Italy

Former Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi acquitted over 'Bunga Bunga' case

Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi was found not guilty of witness tampering in a trial related to controversial 'Bunga Bunga' parties.

15 February 2023