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ICC prosecutor Karim Khan removed from office over alleged serious misconduct

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has removed its chief prosecutor Karim Khan from office after member states voted to terminate his mandate over allegations of serious misconduct, a decision that marks an unprecedented moment for the court’s leadership. The Assembly of States Parties, representing......

NATO intern arrested in Belgium over suspected espionage investigation

Belgian authorities have arrested a Canadian national of Chinese origin working as an intern at NATO's Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) as part of an investigation into suspected espionage on behalf of a foreign state. The arrest was carried out on Thursday by Belgium's Federal......

ICC Member States Prepare for Historic Vote to Remove Prosecutor Karim Khan

Member states of the International Criminal Court (ICC) are gearing up for a crucial vote to remove Prosecutor Karim Khan following allegations of sexual misconduct, marking a potentially watershed moment for the global tribunal. Under the governing rules, removing the prosecutor requires an absolute......

ICC prosecutor Karim Khan remains suspended after losing appeal with UK legal regulator

International Criminal Court (ICC) chief prosecutor Karim Khan has failed in his attempt to overturn an interim suspension imposed by the United Kingdom’s legal regulator, prolonging uncertainty around the leadership of the world’s main permanent court for war crimes. The Bar Standards Board......

Man arrested after alleged abduction and rape of student in Aix-en-Provence

French authorities have arrested a 47-year-old man in connection with the alleged abduction and rape of a 21-year-old university student in Aix-en-Provence, as prosecutors opened a criminal investigation into the case. The suspect, who was taken into custody shortly after the incident, is expected to......

More than one tonne of cocaine seized at Sea as three suspects face charges in Paris

French authorities have opened a major organised crime investigation after more than one tonne of cocaine was seized aboard a vessel intercepted in the Indian Ocean, leading to the prosecution and detention of three foreign nationals in Paris. A Brazilian man and two Bolivian nationals were formally......

Investigation opened after crash involving vehicle carrying former French PM Jean-Pierre Raffarin

French prosecutors have opened an investigation into a road accident involving an official government vehicle transporting former Prime Minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin, following a collision with a motorcycle in Paris that left the rider injured. The inquiry is being conducted on allegations of unintentional......

Paris prosecutors launch police oversight investigation after woman dies following police shooting

French prosecutors have opened an investigation into a fatal police shooting in Paris after a woman died following an encounter with officers in the city's 12th arrondissement. The inquiry has been entrusted to the Inspectorate General of the National Police (IGPN), France's police oversight......

France opens investigation into alleged foreign interference linked to Israeli firm

French authorities have launched an investigation into suspected foreign interference linked to an Israeli company following an online disinformation campaign targeting several candidates from the left-wing party La France Insoumise (LFI) during the municipal elections held in March. The investigation......