Venezuela seeks withdrawal from International Criminal Court’s Rome Statute
Venezuela seeks withdrawal from International Criminal Court’s Rome Statute The court has been investigating the government of President Nicolas Maduro for crimes against humanity since 2023. Venezuela’s National Assembly holds…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,387
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,387 These are the key developments from day 1,387 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. A serviceman of the 13th Operative Purpose Brigade ‘Khartiia’…
Indiana’s state Senate votes down redistricting bill despite Trump pressure
Indiana’s state Senate votes down redistricting bill despite Trump pressure The midwestern state bucks a nationwide trend to embrace more partisan-leaning congressional maps ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. A…
More than 600 British Empire-era artefacts stolen from Bristol Museum
More than 600 British Empire-era artefacts stolen from Bristol Museum Detectives are appealing for help after hundreds of artefacts documenting British colonial history were stolen. This handout security camera image…
Could an end to the Ukraine war be near?
Diplomatic efforts intensify with Trump impatient for a deal.
Baby dies of exposure in flooded tent as Storm Byron batters Gaza
Baby dies of exposure in flooded tent as Storm Byron batters Gaza Displaced Palestinians in dire need of tents, blankets, warm clothing in harsh winter climate. Baby in Gaza dies…
OpenAI sued for allegedly enabling murder-suicide
OpenAI sued for allegedly enabling murder-suicide The case, filed in a California court, is the first suit linking the chatbot to murder. OpenAI says it is training its chatbot to…
Thailand PM moves to dissolve parliament, paving way for election
Thailand PM moves to dissolve parliament, paving way for election A legislative impasse and border fighting force Thailand into an early election under mounting public pressure. Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin…
Russia’s Putin affirms support for Venezuela after US seizes oil tanker
Venezuela tanker being brought to US as White House floats more seizures Latest US pressure comes as Putin affirms ‘solidarity with the people of Venezuela’ in call with Maduro. A…
Trump’s maritime policy
We compare and contrast the US Coast Guard’s seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker with US condemnation of maritime piracy.