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Karim Khan, the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), was suspended from his duties after an investigation into sexual misconduct claims. The ICC’s member states will hold a vote to decide whether to remove him from his position.
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Karim Khan is the ICC’s chief prosecutor and was suspended following sexual misconduct allegations.
The ICC’s oversight body made the suspension decision based on a UN investigation and expert advice.
The details of the investigation and decision are confidential.
Khan denies any wrongdoing and says the decision is unfair and unsupported by evidence.
The UN found some basis for the allegations, but a separate judge panel said the evidence was not conclusive.
Khan has been on leave since May and was already not leading any ICC cases during this time.
Only the 125 member states of the ICC can remove Khan, requiring at least 63 votes in a secret ballot.
Khan gained attention for seeking arrest warrants against Israeli and Hamas leaders related to conflicts in Gaza and southern Israel.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel has stopped fighting with Iran for now but will respond strongly to any future attacks. He also said Israel will keep carrying out military actions in Lebanon, targeting the group Hezbollah.
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Israel has paused its fighting with Iran.
Prime Minister Netanyahu promised to respond with force if attacked again by Iran.
Israel will continue military operations in Lebanon.
The focus of these operations is on Hezbollah, a group based in Lebanon.
Netanyahu made these statements publicly about Israel's current military actions and future plans.
The situation involves ongoing conflict and security concerns in the region.
Hezbollah is seen by Israel as a threat connected to Iran.
The conflict includes different countries in the Middle East including Israel, Lebanon, and Iran.
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Karim Khan, the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), has been suspended after allegations of sexual misconduct against him. A committee of ICC member states voted that he committed serious misconduct, and his case will now be reviewed by all 125 member states to decide his future with the court.
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Karim Khan is the chief prosecutor of the ICC, based in The Hague.
He is accused of sexual abuse by a woman who worked with him at the ICC.
The allegations relate to behavior between 2023 and 2024 in various locations including hotel rooms, his office, and home.
ICC’s executive committee, made up of 21 member states, voted that Khan committed serious misconduct.
The case will now be referred to a special session of all 125 member states of the ICC.
Khan has denied all allegations of harassment or inappropriate behavior.
He had already stepped aside temporarily from leading the ICC’s prosecution division before the suspension.
This is an unusual and serious move for the ICC, which is known as a court of last resort for international crimes.
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Israel and Iran have stopped attacking each other after a recent exchange of fire, raising fears of a wider Middle East conflict. This pause came after President Donald Trump called for an immediate end to the fighting and emphasized the need for Israeli agreement in U.S. talks with Iran.
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Israel and Iran exchanged fire for the first time since April but have now halted attacks.
President Donald Trump appealed for both sides to stop shooting immediately.
The clashes threatened to disrupt a U.S. ceasefire deal and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, an important shipping route.
Trump stated that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu must accept any agreement the U.S. makes with Iran.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed hope UK towns would show support by flying Ukrainian flags.
Research shows half of British university graduates earn less than the average national wage five years after finishing.
Allegations were made against billionaire businessman David Sullivan, co-owner of West Ham football club, which he denies.
A secret camera was found in a sensitive UK government building two months ago, raising security concerns.
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A strong earthquake measuring 7.8 hit the Philippines early Monday, causing at least 35 deaths and injuring over 200 people. The quake shook a large area and caused significant damage.
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The earthquake had a magnitude of 7.8.
It occurred early Monday local time in the Philippines.
At least 35 people died because of the earthquake.
More than 200 people were injured.
The quake caused damage to buildings and infrastructure.
Rescue and emergency teams are responding to the disaster.
The event has affected multiple communities in the affected region.
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President Donald Trump has urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to avoid escalating military attacks following Iran's missile strikes on Israel. Both countries have agreed to pause further attacks, but tensions remain high and could lead to renewed fighting.
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Iran launched missile attacks on Israel, breaking a cease-fire established in April.
Israel responded with strikes targeting Hezbollah sites near Beirut.
President Trump personally contacted Prime Minister Netanyahu twice to urge caution and stop further military actions.
Trump publicly called for both Israel and Iran to stop shooting.
Iran warned it would take harsher actions if provocations continue, especially in southern Lebanon.
Netanyahu stated that Iran and Hezbollah remain a threat despite being weakened.
The Trump administration supports Israel's right to defend itself but is concerned about escalating conflict.
Officials say Netanyahu prioritizes domestic politics, which worries the U.S. about affecting peace efforts.
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President Donald Trump called on Iran and Israel to stop attacking each other after both sides exchanged strikes. He said peace talks are still happening but warned that misunderstandings or mistakes could get in the way.
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Iran and Israel recently attacked each other.
President Trump urged both countries to stop the attacks immediately.
Trump said peace negotiations are ongoing between Iran and Israel.
He mentioned that ignorance or mistakes could disrupt the peace talks.
The situation was reported by CBS News correspondent Charlie D'Agata.
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Israel and Iran exchanged military strikes over the weekend, with Israel bombing sites in Iran after Iran fired missiles at Israel. Despite President Donald Trump's call for restraint to avoid further conflict, Israel proceeded with attacks, highlighting tensions between the U.S., Israel, and Iran and complicating ongoing nuclear negotiations.
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Iran fired missiles at Israel in retaliation for Israeli strikes on Lebanon's capital, Beirut.
Israel carried out airstrikes on Iran for the first time since a ceasefire in April.
President Trump urged Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu not to retaliate but Israel attacked hours later.
Trump said Netanyahu does what he tells him, denying that Netanyahu defied his orders.
Israel coordinated its strikes with the U.S. military, which has a large presence in the region.
Iran and Israel agreed to pause strikes but warned they might respond if ceasefire is broken again.
The conflict risks destabilizing the Middle East further, three months after U.S. and Israeli actions against Iran.
Iran is using the crisis to try to gain more advantage in nuclear talks with the U.S.
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Ukraine has increased drone attacks on key roads and bridges in Russian-occupied Crimea and southern Ukraine. These strikes have caused fuel shortages and disrupted supply lines critical to both civilians and Russian forces in the region.
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Ukraine has conducted about 300 drone strikes on trucks and tankers since early May, intensifying recently.
The attacks target supply routes linking southern Russia to occupied Crimea, including roads through Mariupol.
Crimea faces serious fuel shortages, with locals limited to buying only 20 liters of fuel using prepaid vouchers.
Long lines and waits of up to 10 hours for fuel are reported at Crimean petrol stations.
The Kerch Bridge, connecting Crimea to mainland Russia, is considered too risky for fuel transport due to threat of attacks.
Sea resupply routes to Crimea are also unsafe after several ferries were disabled by Ukraine.
Fuel shortages are affecting civilian transportation and Russian military operations in the occupied south.
Local Crimean authorities set up a hotline to help stranded Russian tourists who cannot find fuel to leave.
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Police in the UK say drug gangs take over hundreds of homes every week to store and sell drugs. This crime, called "cuckooing," often targets vulnerable people like the elderly or disabled, trapping them inside their own homes.
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"Cuckooing" is when criminals move into someone’s home without permission to carry out drug activities.
Vulnerable people, including the elderly and disabled, are often targeted by these gangs.
London police recorded 1,539 cuckooing incidents between May 2025 and April 2026.
Most victims in London were male (1,275 out of 1,539).
Victims have faced abuse such as being forced to do humiliating acts or threatened with sharing videos online.
Cuckooing will become a specific crime in UK law by the end of the year, with up to five years in prison as punishment.
Police link cuckooing closely to "county lines," where dealers move drugs from cities to smaller towns.
Victims often feel trapped at home and afraid to report the crime due to fear of violence from the gangs.
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Victims of child sexual abuse in England and Wales will receive help to remove images of their abuse from the internet as part of a new support program called the Echo project. The project offers trauma support, legal options, and works with police and internet groups to find and take down abusive images online.
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The Echo project helps victims who reported abuse to the police to remove abusive images from the internet.
Victims can get trauma support, have a victim impact statement read in court, and seek compensation.
Police across England and Wales will identify and refer victims to Echo.
The project can access the UK’s child abuse image database to find images online and ask for their removal with help from the Internet Watch Foundation.
No artificial intelligence (AI) is used in the project.
Victims are identified by matching a unique reference number from their police reports to images found online.
The project was launched at a public protection conference and is funded by charities focused on online safety and child abuse.
A survivor testified about the long-term impact of abuse and welcomed the Echo project for giving victims more control.
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Two years after an Israeli military raid in the Nuseirat refugee camp in Gaza, survivors have shared their memories of the event. The raid aimed to rescue four hostages but resulted in the deaths of at least 274 Palestinians.
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The raid took place in June 2024 in the Nuseirat refugee camp in Gaza.
Israeli forces were disguised during the operation.
The operation included air strikes.
The goal was to free four captives held in the camp.
At least 274 Palestinians were killed during the raid.
Families in the camp were threatened or lost loved ones.
Survivors are recalling the event two years later.
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Israel and Iran exchanged long-range missile attacks two months after a ceasefire began. Both sides have agreed to stop fighting, but there are concerns that the conflict could restart. President Trump and regional leaders are working to keep the peace deal intact.
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Israel and Iran launched missile strikes against each other after two months of ceasefire.
This is the first exchange of missile attacks since the ceasefire started.
Both countries agreed to halt their missile attacks afterward.
The missile exchange has caused worries about a possible return to full war.
President Trump and regional mediators are trying to save the peace agreement.
The ceasefire was intended to stop fighting between Israel and Iran.
The situation remains fragile and could change if peace talks fail.
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A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck just offshore western Cuba, causing buildings in Havana and parts of Florida to shake. No injuries or major damage were reported, and officials took safety precautions by evacuating some buildings and suspending train services in Miami.
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The earthquake had a magnitude of 6.1 and occurred 6 miles (10 km) deep in waters west of Havana, Cuba.
It was the largest recorded earthquake in the Gulf of Mexico since modern instruments began in the 1950s.
People in Havana and as far as Florida, including Miami and areas near Orlando, felt the shaking.
No tsunami was generated by this quake.
Officials evacuated some government buildings in Miami and temporarily stopped train services as a precaution.
The earthquake is very rare in this region, with only a few magnitude 5 or greater quakes known in the Gulf.
There may be aftershocks near western Cuba, but significant shaking in Florida is unlikely.
Past strong quakes have occurred in the Oriente fault zone near Cuba, including one in 2020 measuring 7.7.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has taken military action against Iran despite President Donald Trump’s calls for a ceasefire. This disagreement highlights increasing differences between the U.S. and Israel about how to handle the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Tensions between Iran and Israel have recently increased, raising concerns about their impact on peace efforts in the Middle East. Experts discuss how this escalation could influence the stability and security of the region.
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Iran and Israel have escalated their conflict recently.
This increase in tension affects ongoing peace efforts in the Middle East.
Experts from defense and policy institutes analyze the situation.
The Foundation for Defense of Democracies and the Washington Institute for Near East Policy provide insight.
The conflict involves important regional security and political issues.
The discussion aims to understand future consequences of the escalation.
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Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress (TMC) lost power in West Bengal after 15 years following a win by Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Since the election defeat, many TMC legislators and members of parliament have rebelled or left the party, causing a serious challenge to Banerjee’s leadership and the party’s unity.
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Mamata Banerjee led the TMC to end 34 years of Communist rule in West Bengal in 2011.
The TMC governed West Bengal for 15 years before losing the recent election to the BJP.
The BJP won amid factors like anti-incumbency and religious polarization.
The TMC still won around 26 million votes and holds 80 state assembly seats and 28 parliamentary seats.
About three-quarters of TMC’s state legislators revolted against Banerjee shortly after the defeat.
Around 20 of the TMC’s 28 members of parliament want to leave the party’s group and join the BJP alliance.
TMC is facing arrests of its leaders on corruption charges and shrinking influence at local levels.
Experts say the TMC lacked a strong ideological base to stay united after losing power.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met King Charles III at Windsor Castle and thanked the UK for its strong support. Zelensky also said he plans to invite the King to visit Ukraine officially later this year. Meanwhile, UK, French, and German leaders called for a ceasefire and a fair deal to end the war with Russia.
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Zelensky met King Charles III at Windsor Castle to discuss support for Ukraine.
Zelensky thanked the UK for its "ironclad" backing of Ukraine during the conflict.
Zelensky plans to invite King Charles III to visit Ukraine for a state visit soon.
UK, France, and Germany issued a joint statement calling for a ceasefire and peace deal with Russia.
The UK Prime Minister, French President, and German Chancellor stated they support Ukraine firmly.
Some UK councils removed Ukrainian flags, causing Zelensky to express hope they will be returned.
Reform UK said domestic flags only should fly on UK public buildings but supports Ukraine’s fight.
The UK and France are working together to provide security guarantees for Ukraine in future peace talks.
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Israel and Iran exchanged fire for the first time since a U.S.-brokered ceasefire two months ago but then both sides stepped back from further military action. They warned they would retaliate if attacked again, while the U.S. and regional powers worked to stop the conflict from growing into a wider war.
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Israel and Iran fired at each other in early June 2026, breaking a ceasefire agreed upon two months earlier.
Both countries said they are ready for retaliation if attacked further.
The U.S., under President Donald Trump, called for an immediate end to the fighting.
Iran halted offensive strikes but warned of stronger responses if attacked again.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the current fighting was over but promised to respond if Iran attacks again.
Israeli strikes in Lebanon killed 12 people and injured others, including Red Cross workers.
Restrictions on schools in Israel and Iran’s airspace limits on civilian flights were lifted.
The U.S. Navy disabled an oil tanker trying to break a blockade near Iran; all 24 crew members were safe.
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President Donald Trump told the BBC that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not go against him when Israel launched missile strikes on Iran. Trump said the missiles were already on their way before his call with Netanyahu and that Netanyahu listens to his instructions.
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President Trump spoke briefly with the BBC about his talks with Prime Minister Netanyahu.
Israel fired missiles at Iran, starting before Trump's call with Netanyahu.
Trump said, "if I tell him to do something, he does it," referring to Netanyahu's actions.
The phone call between Trump and the BBC lasted just under one minute.
Other news in the Middle East includes fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, Iranian drone attacks, and ceasefire efforts.
The BBC reported on the impact of the conflict on civilians and regional tensions.
The article includes updates on related events like the Strait of Hormuz blockades and regional ceasefires.
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