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These countries are sinking into the sea. What happens when they disappear forever?

Can these small island nations still be considered states if their land disappears?

The Independent UK

UN human rights staff urge leadership to declare Israel’s war in Gaza a genocide

Internal letter also calls on UN member states to suspend arms sales, saying ‘criticising Israel is not enough’

The Guardian - UK

What will happen to the legal status of ‘sinking’ nations when their land is gone?

Small island nations such as Tuvalu, Kiribati, the Maldives and Marshall Islands are particularly vulnerable to climate change. Rising seas, stronger storms, freshwater shortages and damaged infrastructure all threaten their ability to support life.

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Norway, Environmentalists Back In Court Over Oil Field Permits

The Norwegian state and environmental groups face off in court again Thursday over three oil fields ruled illegal last year due to insufficient environmental impact studies.

International Business Times

Why ICJ Judge Sebutinde faces calls to quit from Israel genocide case

Calls for an investigation come after Sebutinde says, ‘The Lord is counting on me to stand on the side of Israel.’

Al Jazeera

Israel’s call-up of 130,000 reservists raises legal risks for dual citizens and their home countries

Senior Israeli Defence Force (IDF) officials have announced that around 130,000 reservists will take part in Israel’s planned military operation to take over Gaza City. Fighting is expected to continue well into 2026.

The Conversation

The World Court just ruled countries can be held liable for climate change damage – what does that mean for the US?

The opinion opens a door for future claims by countries seeking reparations for climate-related harm.

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Bangladeshi leader demands justice for Rohingya, ‘safe return’ to Myanmar

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus says justice and security are vital for Rohingya before returning to Myanmar.

Al Jazeera

Is Israel committing genocide in Gaza? International court will take years to decide, but states have a duty to act now

South Africa instituted a case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the Hague in late December 2023, claiming Israel was violating the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide through its actions in Gaza, and requesting provisional measures. Human rights law scholar…

The Conversation

Morocco using economic clout to strengthen grip on disputed Western Sahara territory

Christopher Nolan, known for directing blockbusters like Memento, Interstellar and Oppenheimer, is facing public backlash for filming scenes of his new film, The Odyssey, in part of north Africa called Western Sahara.

The Conversation

Netanyahu’s Gaza City outrage fulfils his messianic fantasy of a Greater Israel. The world must stop him

This outrageous landgrab is ethnic cleansing in plain sight, says Nimer Sultany of Soas University of London, a Palestinian citizen of Israel

The Guardian - UK

A new global ruling shows states are legally responsible for tackling climate change

Sovereign states are not only responsible for tackling fossil fuel damage, they have to make redress, according to a recent ground-breaking ruling by the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The ruling makes clear that the court believes states must actively prevent harm to the world’s climate system. States that fail…

The Conversation

UK Foreign Office fails to release 2024 assessment of risk of genocide in Gaza

Report said to have found no serious risk last June, and government refuses to say if new assessment made since

The Guardian - UK

Is Israel committing genocide in Gaza? We asked 5 legal and genocide experts how to interpret the violence

In January 2024, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued a provisional ruling in a case brought by South Africa against Israel, alleging genocide in Gaza. The court found Palestinians have a “plausible” right to protection from genocide in Gaza and that Israel must take all measures to prevent a…

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The Guardian - UK

I saw many atrocities as a senior aid official in Gaza. Now Israeli authorities are trying to silence us

Devastated hospitals, mass graves, bodies eaten by dogs in the street. After speaking out, I discovered my visa will not be renewed, says Jonathan Whittall of UN OCHA

The Conversation

The World Court just ruled countries can be held liable for climate change damage – what does that mean for the US?

The International Court of Justice issued a landmark advisory opinion in July 2025 declaring that all countries have a legal obligation to protect and prevent harm to the climate.

The Guardian - UK

Friday briefing: Has the recognition of a Palestinian state gathered an unstoppable pace?

In today’s newsletter: As international consensus begins to shift on Palestine, there is still a lack of political will in in key countries, and questions remain over what this legal clarity will mean on the ground

Euronews

There is no clear intent to commit genocide in Gaza, top international law expert says

Top officials and NGOs claim Israel's military operation in Gaza amounts to genocide, but international law expert and barrister Stefan Talmon says in an interview with Euronews that there is insufficient evidence of Israel’s apparent intent to commit the crime.

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The Guardian - UK

If the UK recognises Palestine does it risk breaking international law?

Senior lawyers criticising Starmer’s pledge have cited the Montevideo convention, which sets out four criteria

The Conversation

Rules for calculating climate risk in financial reporting by NZ businesses need revisiting – new research

The recent International Court of Justice (ICJ) decision on climate action marked a significant step forward in formalising an idea many already accept: climate inaction is not merely a policy failure, but potentially a breach of legal duty by governments.

Al Jazeera

Israeli human rights group: Israel is committing genocide in Gaza

Israeli-Palestinian human rights group B’Tselem declares Israel’s actions in Gaza as genocide in its latest report.

The Guardian - UK

‘Really cautious’: why the ICJ is delaying a Gaza genocide verdict

While civilians starve and global opinion hardens, judgment from international court may not come until 2027 – or later

The Independent UK

Top court says countries can sue each other for climate damage – this is what to expect

ANALYSIS: Legal experts tell Stuti Mishra a long-awaited International Court of Justice ruling provides ‘a clear blueprint to hold major emitters accountable’

Euronews

Five key takeaways from the ICJ’s historic climate ruling and what comes next

The ICJ’s advisory opinion spells out states’ duties on climate, opening doors for lawsuits and stronger climate action.

The Guardian - UK

Caribbean leaders hail ICJ climate ruling as ‘historic’ win for small island states

PM of St Vincent and the Grenadines says ruling will strengthen the Caribbean’s negotiating power when it comes to climate change reparations

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