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Kosovo remains without a functioning parliament seven months after elections, as Prime Minister Kurti refuses to accept a Serb minority deputy speaker, leading to US suspension of strategic dialogue. The deadlock hampers government formation and ongoing Serbia normalization talks.
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Thousands protested in The Hague over immigration policies, clashing with police. Rioters set a police car on fire, attacked political offices, and blocked highways. The unrest comes ahead of the October 29 general election, with far-right leader Wilders condemning the violence.
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On September 23, 2025, the ICC publicly released a redacted charge sheet accusing former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte of crimes against humanity involving 76 murders linked to his anti-drug campaign from 2013 to 2018. Duterte, detained in The Hague since March, faces three counts covering killings during his mayoralty and presidency. A court hearing was postponed pending assessment of his fitness for trial.
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A Hague court is hearing a landmark climate case backed by Greenpeace, where residents of Bonaire, including a farmer, are demanding the Dutch government take stronger action against climate change. The case follows international rulings emphasizing governments' obligations to protect citizens from rising sea levels and heat impacts. Hearings continue today.
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The ICC is maintaining its investigation into Duterte's alleged crimes against humanity, despite a recent disqualification of Prosecutor Karim Khan over perceived bias linked to his prior representation of victims. The case involves charges related to Duterte's anti-drugs campaign, with ongoing legal proceedings and detention in The Hague.
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The Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences was announced in Stockholm, honoring research on why some countries prosper more than others. Last year’s laureates studied the link between open societies and wealth. The prize is awarded alongside other Nobel categories on December 10.
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ICC judges in The Hague have upheld jurisdiction over Duterte's case, allowing the investigation into alleged crimes committed during his presidency to proceed. Duterte's legal team challenged the court's authority, citing his country's withdrawal from the ICC, but the challenge was rejected. Duterte faces charges related to mass killings during his war on drugs.
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The Netherlands' recent election shows a shift away from populist Wilders, with D66 projected to lead and potentially form the next government. Wilders' PVV lost seats, and coalition talks are expected to take months. The outcome signals a possible limit to far-right influence in Europe.
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A Dutch court dismissed a lawsuit by NGOs seeking a ban on arms exports to Israel, citing government discretion and existing measures. The court acknowledged the risk of genocide in Gaza but ruled the Dutch government already does enough to discourage exports, emphasizing the importance of foreign policy decisions.
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The ICC's Pre-Trial Chamber confirmed charges against Joseph Kony, leader of the Lord's Resistance Army, for atrocities committed in Uganda between 2002 and 2005. Kony remains at large, but the ruling advances efforts for his arrest and trial, marking a historic in absentia decision.
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The ICC faces internal and external pressures as US sanctions target staff, including the acting prosecutor Karim Niang, amid ongoing investigations into US and Israeli officials. The court's independence is reaffirmed, but member withdrawals and delays in internal probes threaten its future. The 24th Assembly is ongoing today.
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Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri, a senior Libyan prison official, appeared before the ICC in The Hague on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity, including murder, torture, and sexual violence at Mitiga prison between 2015 and 2020. His arrest marks a significant step in accountability for Libya's wartime abuses.
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A 76-year-old man, Ali Muhammad Abd–Al-Rahman, has been sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of 27 war crimes, including mass executions and brutal killings, committed in 2003-2004. The sentencing followed a hearing where prosecutors emphasized his deliberate and enthusiastic involvement in these crimes.