The Trump administration has sanctioned ICC President Tomoko Akane and senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye as part of a broader campaign against the court. The US says the ICC threatens sovereignty; the court says sanctions put the international legal order at risk.
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the UK will continue to support Ukraine “100%” after Russia warned of “consequences” over British-made drones reportedly used in strikes inside Russia. Moscow did not specify what action it might take.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said his message exchange with someone impersonating White House chief of staff Susie Wiles was brief, inconsequential and quickly reported. A Liberal Democrat MP has asked Parliament’s Intelligence and Security Committee to consider investigating the incident.
Loui Ridi, a Palestinian American from Ohio, traveled to Qusra in the occupied West Bank after watching settlers surround his family home for more than a week. The siege has trapped Palestinians in several homes as Israeli troops remain in the area.
U.S. and Canadian officials are in last-minute talks to prevent 50% tariffs on about $20 billion in Canadian exports. The dispute has strained one of the world’s closest trade relationships and could complicate upcoming USMCA negotiations.
Tropical Storm Lala left parts of Hawaii’s Big Island cut off after mudslides, flooding and bridge failures damaged or destroyed homes. More than 100,000 customers remained without power Monday as officials assessed damage and searched for possible fatalities.
Trump said the U.S. would handle Oman “very easily” if it interfered in Strait of Hormuz efforts, after Fox News reported he threatened to bomb the U.S. ally. The comments came as a 60-day U.S.-Iran memorandum neared expiration and Oman pursued separate talks with Tehran.
Trump’s order to reduce joint U.S.-South Korea military exercises has drawn criticism from Democratic lawmakers and Republican Senator Thom Tillis. Critics say the move weakens a key alliance, rewards North Korea and could help Russia in Ukraine.