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International Criminal Court vows to continue investigations despite US sanctions

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has pledged to continue its investigations and prosecutions despite new sanctions announced by the United States, with one of its senior officials condemning the measures as an attempt to undermine international justice and the independence of the judiciary. ICC......

Mamdani calls for US to join ICC and enforce Netanyahu arrest warrant

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has called for the United States to join the International Criminal Court and comply with its arrest warrants, saying that, if the decision were his, Washington would seek membership and enforce the warrant issued against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Mamdani......

ICC maintains Netanyahu and Gallant arrest warrants amid US pressure

The International Criminal Court is maintaining the arrest warrants issued against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, despite mounting pressure from the United States and the threat of further sanctions against the Hague-based tribunal. The ICC prosecution......

Morocco calls for shift from crisis management to sustainable humanitarian solutions

Morocco has called for a renewed approach to international humanitarian action, emphasizing long-term solutions that can help vulnerable communities gradually overcome crises and reduce their reliance on humanitarian assistance. The position was presented in Rome by Morocco’s Ambassador and Permanent......

Study challenges the idea that all Roman roads led to Rome

A new study of the Roman Empire's vast road network is challenging one of history's most familiar sayings: "All roads lead to Rome." Researchers have found that Constantinople, present-day Istanbul, occupied a more central position within the empire's land-based travel network than......

Italy braces for sixth heatwave as temperatures could climb 8°C above seasonal average

Italy is preparing for its sixth heatwave of the summer as a strong area of high pressure is expected to return from Friday, bringing several days of unusually hot weather across the country. The hot spell is forecast to continue through next Wednesday, with temperatures potentially reaching as much......

Italy: Explosion hits ammunition factory near Rome, no injuries reported

A powerful explosion struck an ammunition manufacturing facility in Colleferro, southeast of Rome, on Thursday, triggering a major fire but causing no reported injuries, according to the site’s operator, KNDS. The incident occurred at a facility located roughly 40 kilometers from the Italian capital......

Chad announces withdrawal from the International Criminal Court

Chad has formally announced its decision to withdraw from the Rome Statute, the founding treaty of the International Criminal Court (ICC), marking another setback for the court's relationship with several African governments. The Chadian Foreign Ministry said on Monday that it had officially notified......

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger to exit the International Criminal Court in 2027

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger are set to formally withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC) in June 2027, one year after officially submitting their notices of withdrawal under the Rome Statute, according to United Nations documents. The move marks a significant shift in the relationship between......