Former Philippines leader Duterte appears in ICC courtroom
On Wednesday, Duterte appeared in the ICC courtroom where judges heard arguments about his health and ability to stand trial, set to begin in November.
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Belarus will release 25 prisoners in exchange for US lifting sanctions on two companies, BELTA says
At least 60 killed in gold mine collapse in Sudan's West Kordofan, sources say
![[ILLUSTRATIVE] Gold mining residues are piled up near a residential area, in the village of Banat in River Nile state, north of the Sudanese capital Khartoum, on June 6, 2022.](https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_96,w_96/737983 "[ILLUSTRATIVE] Gold mining residues are piled up near a residential area, in the village of Banat in River Nile state, north of the Sudanese capital Khartoum, on June 6, 2022.")
Russia jails Canadian-Russian national for seven years for treason, Interfax reports
![[ILLUSTRATIVE] Police officers block a road following the seizure of hostages by a group of inmates in the penal colony IK-19, in the town of Surovikino in the Volgograd Region, Russia August 23, 2024.](https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_96,w_96/737970 "[ILLUSTRATIVE] Police officers block a road following the seizure of hostages by a group of inmates in the penal colony IK-19, in the town of Surovikino in the Volgograd Region, Russia August 23, 2024.")
NBC News helicopter crashes in Los Angeles, killing three
The National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration will investigate the crash, the fire department said.
New information uncovered on Trump assassination attempt in Butler, says A-G Blanche
The shooter, Thomas Crooks, fired eight shots at Trump with a rifle from a nearby rooftop during his speech at a 2024 campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, before being killed by Secret Service.
Britain restores diplomatic ties with Venezuela to support democratic transition process
Britain said the move did not signal endorsement of Venezuela's disputed 2024 election or of any political faction, but reflected its longstanding policy of maintaining relations with country.
Greece denies German museum's bid for Parthenon Sculptures amid British Museum ownership fight
The sculptures are slated to go on display in November as part of Liebieghaus’s upcoming exhibition titled “Athena, the Stage is Yours: The Parthenon Puzzle.”
Canada seeks private investment via long-term concessions for four largest airports, Carney says
"(We) will retain ownership of the underlying land and assets, but we will unlock their true value by bringing in new capital and expertise into their operations and growth."
Dutch farmers ignite highway fires, sabotage railways ahead of state opening of parliament
ProRail said pipes had been found attached to railways in over 20 locations, mainly in rural areas in the middle and the east of the country.
Ex-CIA chief Petraeus was at Ukrainian station where Russia struck train, calls it an act of terror
“For those who have not been under fire, this was terrifying,” Petraeus told the New York Times on Sunday. “This is the act of a truly barbaric leader trying to terrorize Ukrainian civilians.”
Israeli tourism to Morocco begins recovery as direct flights resume, locals expect economy boost
Intial demand for the direct flight from Tel Aviv to Marrakesh indicates that Israeli tourism could return to pre-war levels, when approximately 100,000 Israelis visited Morocco each year.
Russian frigate fires flares at NATO member Denmark's military helicopter in international waters
Denmark will summon Russia's Copenhagen ambassador to a meeting over the incident, Defence Minister Jeppe Bruus separately told broadcaster TV2.
Bill Gates: International governments are 'way behind' on AI, must work together to avoid issues
Gates said he has been talking to world leaders about his concerns, including President Donald Trump and his team in the US, and said he aims to meet China’s President Xi Jinping later this year.
