US-sanctioned ICC wins Sakharov Prize, EU’s top human rights award
The prize comes less than two weeks after US President Donald Trump announced sanctions against the court.
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Who is Navi Pillay, winner of the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize?
The 85-year-old South African judge has spent decades fighting apartheid and genocide.
2026 Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Navi Pillay
Pillay, 85, has been instrumental in ensuring war crimes and genocide are prosecuted, Nobel committee says.
Philippines ex-President Duterte fit to stand trial, ICC rules
The former president is able to understand the charges and follow the proceedings, panel of experts find.
ICC ends contract with French insurer amid US sanctions threat
ICC and Axa terminate agreement amid mounting US criticism and looming financial restrictions on the court, FT reports.
More than 100 arrested as New Yorkers protest Netanyahu’s UN visit
Demonstrators blocked streets and marched towards UN headquarters as the Israeli PM addressed world leaders at UNGA.
From: NewsFeed
Dutch PM’s contrasting stance on ICC-wanted Putin, Netanyahu
Dutch PM Rob Jetten says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should be at the UNGA despite an ICC arrest warrant.
Published On 24 Sep 2026
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Why United Nations says US boat strikes may be ‘crimes against humanity’
Washington justifies the attacks as necessary to halt the flow of lethal drugs into the US.
Trump administration readies sweeping sanctions against ICC, reports say
Measures targeting the court itself could disrupt payments, IT services and investigations.
Duterte in person at ICC for first time over ‘war on drugs’ killings
Former Philippine president accused of setting up death squads faces trial starting on November 30.
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Benjamin Netanyahu has overseen a genocide: In his telling, he’s a victim
Ahead of Israel’s national elections, Netanyahu reaches for an old playbook: grievance, blame-shifting and victimhood.
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