The Hague

Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte will face trial at the International Criminal Court after judges confirmed charges of crimes against humanity over his deadly 'war on drugs', according to multiple reports. The trial date has not yet been set.

A Syrian man accused of torture during Syria's civil war denied all charges and claimed he was the victim of a conspiracy at the opening of his trial in the Netherlands on Wednesday.

Western security infrastructure confronts a potentially existential threat as Russia's aggression and internal NATO divisions pose one of the alliance's greatest tests. The UK and the broader Western world face a 'potent and enduring danger' with Russia identified as the most significant and direct threat to Euro-Atlantic security.

All 32 NATO alliance members have met the defense spending target of at least 2% of GDP, a goal set at the 2014 Wales summit, according to the alliance's 2025 annual report presented by Secretary General Mark Rutte. The United States accounted for 60% of total spending, with its $980 billion outlay surpassing the combined $657 billion from European NATO countries and Canada.

The United States will intervene in the genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice, arguing the accusations are false and could undermine international law. The case, brought by South Africa, examines whether Israel's military operation in Gaza constitutes genocide.