Boris Johnson backs Tory rebels over Rwanda bill
Warning that bill is not compatible with international rules comes amid mounting revolt by Tory MP UK politics live – latest updates Boris Johnson has...
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Israel accuses South Africa of ‘profound distortion’ at ICJ genocide hearing
Israeli legal team calls South African accusation of genocidal acts in Gaza ‘a partial and deeply flawed picture’ Israel has accused South Africa of presenting...
Human rights in decline globally as leaders fail to uphold laws, report warns
Human Rights Watch’s annual report highlights politicians’ double standards and ‘transactional diplomacy’ amid escalating crises Human rights across the world are in a parlous state...
Hearings to begin at The Hague in case claiming Israel’s Gaza war is genocide
International Court of Justice will hear complaint brought by South Africa, which is asking for urgent ‘provisional measures’ A legal hearing into the war in...
Gambian ex-minister on trial in Switzerland for crimes against humanity
Ousman Sonko is accused of supporting repressive policies and was arrested in Bern in 2017 after applying for asylum Europe live – latest updates A...
Stakes high as South Africa brings claim of genocidal intent against Israel
Israel’s decision to defend itself at the international court of justice will make it harder for it to brush aside any adverse finding South Africa’s...
Taiwan considers joining international criminal court to deter potential China invasion
Joining court would allow investigation of Xi Jinping if he were to order act of war against Taiwan Taiwan’s government is considering joining the international...
‘They attacked us. They displaced us’: grieving Sudanese confront Swedish oil giant over their days of slaughter
A historic trial, which will call on 61 witnesses worldwide, is expected to set a precedent for global corporations in foreign jurisdictions Before the arrival...
Chinese dancing frog goes viral doing the worm
‘Frog seller’ trend sparks debate on intellectual property amid concerns over copyright infringement An anthropomorphised frog has joined celebrity live-streamers and social media commentators among...
Daniel Duggan asks to be released from jail and detained at home as he fights extradition to US
Australian pilot accused of training Chinese military denies he is a flight risk in letter requesting NSW home detention Follow our Australia news live blog...
