US imposes sanctions on International Criminal Court
The US says the measures are aimed at restricting the tribunal's resources and ability to operate.
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U.S. sanctions ICC, vowing to dismantle it "brick by brick" without changes
The U.S. imposed fresh sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court, taking action against the court itself after previously penalizing more than a dozen of its judges and prosecutors.
Trump launches probe into Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook
Trump began efforts to remove Cook as one of the governors on the US Fed Reserve Board in 2025 and litigation is on.
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Christian Bittar has conviction for rigging interest rates quashed
Former City banker becomes eighth to clear their name, just days after five others were acquittedFormer City trader Christian Bittar has become the eighth person to have his conviction for rigging interest rates quashed, just days after five other former bankers also successfully cleared their names.Christian Bittar, who previously worked for Deutsche Bank, was convicted in 2018 of conspiracy to d...
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‘Rogue court’: US sanctions ICC hours after ex-judge wins Nobel Prize
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced sanctions against the International Criminal Court on Friday.
Le Pen's top ally Bardella faces fresh claims he sought to cover up past anti-Semitic comments
France's far-right National Rally leader Jordan Bardella deleted data from a former activist Facebook account as soon as allegations surfaced that he wrote anti-Semitic comments in his youth, French investigative weekly Le Canard enchaîné said Friday, piling pressure on the top ally of presidential frontrunner Marine Le Pen.
EU's Covid recovery fund was 'absolutely a success': European Court of Auditors' Pierre Moscovici
2020 was an annus horribilis. Covid stalked the land. Lockdowns, curfews and social distancing were the order of the day. But there was a silver lining: European countries showed themselves to be capable of great solidarity, jointly procuring vaccines and then agreeing on a mammoth post-Covid recovery fund, the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF). That fund has disbursed €450 billion in grants ...
2026 Nobel Peace Prize: Who is Navanethem “Navi” Pillay?
The 2026 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to South African Navanethem “Navi” Pillay on Friday, October 9, 2026. The 85-year-old South Africa-born served as United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and chair of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
Trump establishes committee to investigate Fed governor Lisa Cook
US president renews his efforts to oust Cook despite supreme court ruling that her firing was unconstitutionalDonald Trump announced on Friday that he is establishing a committee to investigate Lisa Cook, the US Federal Reserve governor, over allegations that she committed mortgage fraud, renewing his efforts to oust her despite a June supreme court ruling that her earlier firing was unconstitutio...
French students vow to keep up protests as UN voices 'concern' over violence
French student unions vowed on Friday to keep up the fight even as the government registered a "marked slowdown" in a protest movement that has rattled the country for over a week. The UN human rights agency called for de-escalation, voicing concern over violent clashes with police that have caused severe injuries among teenage protesters.
France students plan more protests, UN 'concerned' over violence
Students in France were largely back in the classroom Friday following days of protests demanding better education and school conditions, as the UN voiced "concern" over the sometimes violent clashes.
Israeli settler attacks target Palestinian olive harvest in West Bank
At least 19 settler attacks recorded across territory on Friday as Israeli forces separately detain 16 Palestinians.
2027 spring-summer ready-to-wear collections: Audacity, movement and sensuality
We bring you all the latest from Paris Fashion Week. For Weinsanto, audacity is about finding a lightness, as embodied by the LGBTQ+ community. At Issey Miyake, it's about sensuality rooted in the Japanese concept of Ma, the space that bridges the gap between fabric and skin. It's a similar story at Yohji Yamamoto who, at 83, is still on the hunt for emotions.
Watch: Who is Nobel Peace Prize winner Navi Pillay?
BBC correspondent Joe Inwood explains how Pillay's childhood in South Africa led her to become a driving force in international law from Myanmar to Gaza.
Hurricane Isaias strengthens into Category 3 storm with US in its sights
The major storm is expected to make landfall along the US Gulf Coast later on Friday or early Saturday.
UK politics: Green MP Siân Berry says opponents of Zionism motion were ‘persuaded’ not to fight it because of byelection – as it happened
The MP says that passing the motion has done ‘genuine damage; to the party’s reputationReport: Labour wins Holborn and St Pancras byelectionAnalysis: defeat will disappoint Greens – but there may also be reliefActivists in Camden have suggested the Greens’ decision to back the anti-Zionism motion has cost them votes in the byelection.Councillors for both Labour the Liberal Democrats told the Press...
Ethiopia and Eritrea accuse each other of starting conflict after troops cross border
Truckloads of Eritrean soldiers have been seen driving into Ethiopia, which has reportedly responded with drone strikes.
Australian bishop acknowledges 8-year delay in justice in Indigenous abuse case but defends process
A top Australian Catholic bishop has acknowledged the eight-year delay in bringing a fellow bishop to justice on charges he sexually abused young Indigenous men
Israel a rare dissenting voice as praise pours in for Nobel Peace Prize winner Navi Pillay
Advocates of human rights and international justice cheered, even as Israeli officials fumed, after South African jurist and former UN human rights chief Navi Pillay won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday. The 85-year-old drew wide praise for decades of work, including investigating crimes in Rwanda, Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories.
International Criminal Court faces 'test of resilience' as US imposes sweeping sanctions
The Trump administration has imposed sweeping new sanctions on the International Criminal Court as part of its campaign to dismantle what it describes as a "rogue" tribunal, threatening to cripple its operations. Following the move, the European Union said it was "ready to take any necessary measures to enable the court to carry out its work".
US sanctions on ICC: a 'test of resilience'
Donald Trump's US administration has imposed sweeping sanctions on the International Criminal Court that threaten to cripple its operations and spark fresh transatlantic tension.
US imposes sanctions on international criminal court
Trump administration says US ‘doesn’t need’ ICC after accusing court of unfairly targeting Americans for war crime chargesThe United States imposed sanctions on the international criminal court (ICC), its latest escalation against an entity the Trump administration has accused of politicization and unfairly targeting Americans for war crime charges.The ICC accused Donald Trump’s officials of attem...
Former Prince Andrew receives £302,000 for surrendering royal lease
After leaving Royal Lodge in February, Prince Andrew moved to a property on the Sandringham Estate in eastern England, which is privately owned by King Charles III.
Man City charges: How Premier League reacted – United, Arsenal, Liverpool
After Manchester City were found guilty of Premier League breaches, rival managers give their reaction as games resume.
US sanctions International Criminal Court itself in major escalation
Latest action seeks to stem resources to international tribunal Trump administration has vowed to dismantle.