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Exclusive: Vladimir Putin won't be tried for war crimes in absentia while president

The special tribunal on the crime of aggression against Ukraine is expected to be hosted in the Hague, the Netherlands.

Euronews

From orange peels to bottle caps: Thousands of artists create their own 'Girl with a Pearl Earring'

When the Mauritshuis museum in The Hague loaned its most famous work for an exhibition in 2023, it needed to find something to fill the empty space left by Johannes Vermeer’s iconic “Girl with a Pearl Earring.”

The Independent UK

Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte appears by video link in Hague accused of crimes against humanity – as it happened

Duterte faces charges over his years-long campaign against drug users and dealers that rights groups say killed tens of thousands

The Guardian - UK

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Rodrigo Duterte set to appear before ICC at The Hague for first hearing

Former Philippines leader is accused of overseeing nearly 4,000 executions during his war on drugs

The Independent UK

Duterte refused fingerprinting and threatened lawsuits during chaotic arrest, Philippine police say

A Philippine general says that ex-Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte threatened him with lawsuits, refused to be fingerprinted and told law enforcers “you have to kill me to bring me to The Hague.”

The Independent UK

Arrested on ICC warrant: What was Duterte’s ‘war on drugs’?

Duterte accused of crimes against humanity for an estimated 30,000 deaths during tenure as mayor, Philippines president.

Al Jazeera

Dutch Police Arrest Three Suspects In Fatal Apartment Explosion

Dutch police arrest three suspects in The Hague apartment explosion investigation. Tragic incident claims six lives.

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What is the International Criminal Court and what does an arrest warrant mean for Israel’s Netanyahu?

Hague prosecutors have accused Israeli and Hamas leaders of possible war crimes and crimes against humanity

The Independent UK

Really going Dutch: why I chose The Hague and Delft over Amsterdam

Canals, architecture, art, an enviable cycling culture … There are lots of reasons to take a city break in the Netherlands, without needing to set foot in the overtouristed ‘other’ capital

The Guardian - UK

The Hague bans ads for petrol cars and cruise ships that boost ‘the Godfathers of climate chaos’

Other cities have banned fossil fuel ads on city council-owned billboards. The question remains: will it have an impact on environmental efforts?

Fortune

The Hague becomes world’s first city to pass law banning fossil fuel-related ads

Legislation makes it illegal to advertise fossil fuel products and services with a high carbon footprint

The Guardian - UK

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Cycling News

‘The yellow jersey is awaiting’ - Vos, Wiebes and Kool in Dutch rush for home glory on Tour de France Femmes

Cyclingnews speaks to the key sprint favourites ahead of stage 1 as the Hague awaits its victor and first maillot jaune

Reason

Mission to Israel Part II: What I Learned About International Law From Israeli Lawyers

The primary effect, if not purpose, of international law, is to use lawfare to punish Israel, and by extension, the United States.

Radio France Internationale

Europol report identifies more than 800 criminal networks in EU

The Hague-based crime-fighting body Europol has mapped 821 of the EU's "most threatening networks" involving some 50,000 people engaged in drug trafficking, fraud, migrant smuggling, human trafficking and organised property crime.

The Guardian - UK

ICJ to give interim ruling in Gaza genocide case against Israel

Judges in The Hague to decide on whether to order Israel to end its military campaign against Hamas

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International Business Times

Civilians Trapped By Fighting In Gaza's South, Hague Decision Looms

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague could order Israel to halt its military action in Gaza, launched in retaliation for Hamas's unprecedented attacks on October 7, although it has little power to enforce its rulings.

The Guardian - AU

Gaza humanitarian crisis ‘staining our shared humanity’, says UN refugee agency – as it happened

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The Guardian - UK

Hearings to begin at The Hague in case claiming Israel’s Gaza war is genocide

International Court of Justice will hear complaint brought by South Africa, which is asking for urgent ‘provisional measures’

AAP

Australia must back Palestine genocide case: advocate

As South Africa prepares to launch a genocide case against Israel at the Hague, an advocate has called on Australia to support the legal action.

Al Jazeera

RSF files second war crimes complaint with ICC over Gaza journalists killed

Latest complaint by Paris-based press freedom group asks court in the Hague to probe the deaths of seven journalists.

The National (Scotland)

Dutch activists take to the Hague to march for Scottish independence

CAMPAIGNERS yesterday took to the streets to raise awareness of Scottish independence – in the Netherlands.

The Guardian - UK

The Hague introduces €50 flat fee for parking to deter drivers

Scheme on certain streets including near beach makes it as costly to park for 10 minutes as for whole day

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