Karim Khan, the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), was removed from office after member states voted that he committed serious misconduct related to sexual misconduct allegations, which he denies. His removal comes as the ICC faces mounting pressure from the United States, which has launched a campaign to weaken the court through sanctions and diplomatic efforts. Khan’s lawyers argue he was denied … Continue reading ICC chief prosecutor removed from post over sexual misconduct allegations

Ukraine’s new commander-in-chief, Mykhailo Drapatyi, said President Volodymyr Zelensky has directed him to intensify offensive operations and modernize the country’s armed forces. Drapatyi replaced Oleksandr Syrskyi after Zelensky dismissed him following days of public protests over recent military leadership changes. The leadership shake-up was sparked by the removal of former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, who was widely credited with advancing Ukraine’s drone warfare capabilities. Drapatyi … Continue reading Zelensky tasks new army chief with stepping up offensive operations

The U.S. military said it carried out its 11th straight night of airstrikes against Iran, targeting military facilities to reduce Iran’s ability to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. According to U.S. Central Command, the strikes hit operations centers, drone storage sites, aircraft hangars, maritime assets, and logistics infrastructure. Iranian media reported explosions near Tehran, Bushehr, Sirik, Tabriz, and parts of Khuzestan province, although … Continue reading US attacks Iran for 11th consecutive night

Austria has officially opened Adolf Hitler’s birthplace in Braunau am Inn as a police station to prevent it from becoming a gathering place for Nazi sympathizers. The building was extensively renovated at a cost of about €20 million, while a memorial stone outside remains to honor the victims of fascism and the Holocaust. Austrian officials said the project reflects the country’s commitment to confronting its … Continue reading Hitler’s birthplace in Austria reopens as a police station to deter Nazi pilgrimages

France has become the first European Union country to ban social media for children under 15 after lawmakers overwhelmingly approved the measure. Starting in September, children under 15 will be blocked from creating new accounts on platforms like TikTok and Snapchat, while existing accounts will be disabled in January 2027, alongside new age verification requirements. The law also bans high school students from using phones … Continue reading France becomes first European Union country to ban social media for kids under 15

Daniel Siad, a 69-year-old modeling scout accused of recruiting women for Jeffrey Epstein, was found dead at his home near Paris, and French authorities have opened an investigation into the cause of death. He was under investigation for rape and other charges related to alleged human trafficking and appeared in more than 1,000 documents from the recently declassified U.S. Department of Justice Epstein files. Prosecutors … Continue reading Model scout for Jeffrey Epstein found dead at his home near Paris