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Syrian court sentences Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia for war crimes

Syrian court sentences Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia for war crimes

Bashar al-Assad and his brother Maher have been sentenced to death for war crimes and crimes against humanity in the first conviction since the regime ended.

World ·11 Aug 2026, 18:31 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
ICC removes chief prosecutor Karim Khan over sexual misconduct

ICC removes chief prosecutor Karim Khan over sexual misconduct

In an unprecedented move, 82 member states voted to remove Karim Khan from his post at the International Criminal Court following findings of serious misconduct.

World ·24 Jul 2026, 22:01 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Mamdani Calls Netanyahu a ‘War Criminal’ and Calls on U.S. to Arrest Him

Mamdani Calls Netanyahu a ‘War Criminal’ and Calls on U.S. to Arrest Him

Mayor Zohran Mamdani has called on the federal government to execute an ICC arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu, admitting New York City lacks the legal power to do so.

Politics ·22 Jul 2026, 07:01 ·Marcus Hale 3 min read