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The Latest Breaking News from the International Court of Justice

Brazil joins South Africa’s ‘genocide’ case against Israel at ICJ

Brazil now joins Spain, Ireland, Mexico, Turkiye and others who have signed on to the case.

Al Jazeera

A UN finding of genocide in Gaza adds pressure on NZ to recognise a Palestinian state

Political and diplomatic manoeuvring over Israel and Palestine has been moving fast recently. The question is whether it is fast enough, given the accelerating onslaught in Gaza.

The Conversation

Labor grassroots want action after UN's genocide edict

More than 100 Labor branches have declared their support for sanctions against Israel following a UN finding of genocide in Gaza.

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The tragedy of charging Israel with genocide

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: As the UN rules on the criminality of the conflict in Gaza, the world’s only Jewish state finds itself isolated and at odds with the West

The Independent UK

OPINION - Katharine Hamnett: Why I'm demanding an end to genocide in Gaza

On 17 September, Wembley will host Together for Palestine (T4P) the largest concert ever staged in solidarity with Palestinians. I am proud to support it by donating a slogan design sold online and at the event itself – LOVE PALESTINE. The overall aim is to raise £2 million for humanitarian…

Evening Standard

Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, UN probe finds

This marks the ‘strongest and most authoritative UN finding to date,’ says author of commission report

The Independent UK

Israeli president Isaac Herzog should be 'arrested on arrival in UK'

ISRAEL’S president should be “arrested upon arrival to the UK” for his involvement in the ongoing genocide in Gaza, the Scottish Greens have…

The National (Scotland)

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South African environmental groups push to block Shell’s new wells – how world court opinion might help

The International Court of Justice’s landmark advisory opinion on climate change has come in handy for South African communities that are trying to stop global oil company Shell from drilling for oil and gas off the coast.

The Conversation

Mali files ICJ case against Algeria over destruction of military drone

Mali’s transitional government says it has filed a case against Algeria at the International Court of Justice, accusing its neighbour of “premeditated destruction” of a Malian military reconnaissance drone in March.

Radio France Internationale

Mali files ICJ case against Algeria over the destruction of a military reconnaissance drone

Mali's transitional government has filed a case against Algeria at the International Court of Justice

The Independent UK

The 5 key actions Scottish Government is taking against Israel over Gaza genocide

THE Scottish Government has said it will take a series of actions against Israel in order to abide by its legal obligations to act in the face of…

The National (Scotland)

African debt and climate change: how the ICJ’s Vanuatu ruling could be used for broader justice

African sovereign debtors in distress face terrible choices. They are often forced to choose between fully paying their creditors and financing the needs of their populations – health, education, renewable energy, water. Discussions with their creditors focus on financial, economic and contractual issues. The environmental and social impacts of their…

The Conversation

How the world is reacting to Israel’s settlement plan in occupied West Bank

Plans to develop the illegal E1 settlement, which would jeopardise a future Palestinian state, widely condemned.

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…

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The Conversation

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…

The Independent UK

Cambodian and Thai officials meet in Malaysia to iron out ceasefire details

Thai and Cambodian officials have met in Malaysia for the first round of cross-border talks since a tense ceasefire was brokered last week

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.

Al Jazeera

US State Department sanctions Palestinian Authority for ‘undermining peace’

The Trump administration has accused the PA of seeking to ‘internationalise’ its conflict with Israel in court.

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The Conversation

Historic climate change ruling from the International Court of Justice: what it means for Africa

The International Court of Justice, the world’s highest court, handed down an advisory opinion on 23 July 2025 stating that climate change “imperils all forms of life”. This followed a case brought by Vanuatu, a tiny South Pacific island nation threatened by rising sea levels, supported by 131 other countries…

The Independent UK

Two Israeli rights groups say their country is committing genocide in Gaza

Two prominent Israeli rights groups say their country is committing genocide in Gaza

The Conversation

Barnaby Joyce wants Australia to abandon net zero – but his 4 central claims don’t stack up

One-time Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce sought to dominate the first sitting week of the current federal parliament by proposing a divisive plan to reverse Australia’s net zero emissions target.

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.

Evening Standard

A timeline of the Cambodia-Thailand conflict as new clashes break out

Border disputes between the two countries date back to 1907

The Conversation

Historic ruling finds climate change ‘imperils all forms of life’ and puts laggard nations on notice

Climate change “imperils all forms of life” and countries must tackle the problem or face consequences under international law, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has found.

The Conversation

World’s highest court issues groundbreaking ruling for climate action. Here’s what it means for Australia

The world’s highest court says countries are legally obliged to prevent harms caused by climate change, in a ruling that repudiates Australia’s claims it is not legally responsible for emissions from our fossil fuel exports.

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