Colombians are choosing between leftist Iván Cepeda and far-right lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella in a runoff defined by crime, polarization and fears of renewed violence. More than 41 million people are eligible to vote.
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Trump arrived at the G7 summit in France touting a signed Iran memorandum and saying the Strait of Hormuz is partially reopening. The summit is also expected to focus on Ukraine, AI, economic issues, immigration and supply chains.
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested at Manila's international airport following an Interpol warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for alleged crimes against humanity related to his anti-drug campaign. The arrest, confirmed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s office, is part of the ICC's investigation into the mass killings and human rights violations during Duterte's presidency from 2016 to 2022. This development underscores the international community's concern over Duterte's policies and highlights the broader implications of international justice and accountability for former leaders.
This article discusses the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, which has resulted in dozens of people being rushed to Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza. International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan has visited the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt and communication systems have been restored following a blackout. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, General Joseph Votel, and Senator J.D. Vance discussed the situation on the "Face the Nation" broadcast.
U.S. intelligence officials have determined that a rocket fired by Palestinian militants, not Israel, was responsible for the deadly blast at Gaza's Al-Ahli hospital last week. Using signals intercepts, multiple video sources, photographs and geolocation technologies, they have "high confidence" in their assessment. This has caused tensions to flare across the Middle East, with calls for an independent investigation into the incident.
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made an unannounced visit to the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Thursday, one day after Russia accused the United States of being behind an alleged drone attack. The ICC recently issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin for alleged war crimes in Ukraine. Zelenskyy's visit is likely related to the warrant, as he was in The Hague to discuss the matter with the ICC and the International Court of Justice.
Sudan is facing a period of chaos and uncertainty as violence between two sides has left more than 500 people dead. On Wednesday, the Sudanese Armed Forces announced that former dictator Omar al-Bashir was being held in a military-run hospital, though his whereabouts remain unknown. The International Criminal Court has accused al-Bashir of genocide and other war crimes, and Ahmed Haroun, a former high-ranking Sudanese official wanted for war crimes, has also been released from prison.
Benjamin Ferencz, the last surviving prosecutor from the Nuremberg trials, has died aged 103. He was born in Transylvania, Romania in 1920 and served in the US Army during WWII. Ferencz was a tireless advocate for human rights and an important figure in the prosecution of Nazi war criminals, securing convictions against 22 Nazi death squad commanders and creating the International Criminal Court at The Hague. His legacy will live on through his commitment to justice and advocacy for human rights.