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International court tells BBC of breakthrough in Sudan war crimes probe
The ICC has been looking into atrocities committed in Darfur over the past three years.
July 8, 2026Nato chief tells BBC that Trump comments are like 'family argument'
Mark Rutte says Nato is stronger than ever, and that he is 100% convinced of the US president's commitment to the alliance.
July 8, 2026NATO's Rutte to meet Trump, aiming to ease tensions ahead of July summit - Reuters
NATO's Rutte to meet Trump, aiming to ease tensions ahead of July summit Reuters
June 24, 2026Australia to probe assault claims by Gaza flotilla activists against Israeli forces
Australian activists claim they were kidnapped, raped and tortured after being detained in May.
June 16, 2026Arbitration tribunal rejects bulk of Ukraine's Kerch Strait case against Russia - Reuters
Arbitration tribunal rejects bulk of Ukraine's Kerch Strait case against Russia Reuters
June 15, 2026ICC prosecutor suspended pending wider vote on misconduct allegations - Reuters
ICC prosecutor suspended pending wider vote on misconduct allegations Reuters
June 8, 2026'No dead ends': What the Dutch can teach us about tackling youth unemployment
The Netherlands has one of the world's lowest rates of 16 to 24-year-olds not in education, employment or training.
June 7, 2026War criminal Ratko Mladić's jail release request denied
A UN judge admits the 84-year-old is "in the final stages of his life", but says prison conditions in The Hague ensure his maximum comfort.
May 14, 2026China warns of global chip shortages as Nexperia dispute escalates again - Reuters
China warns of global chip shortages as Nexperia dispute escalates again Reuters
March 7, 2026Pope Leo names former envoy to Duterte's Philippines as ambassador to US - Reuters
Pope Leo names former envoy to Duterte's Philippines as ambassador to US Reuters
March 7, 2026White House says Spain has agreed to cooperate but Madrid denies - Reuters
White House says Spain has agreed to cooperate but Madrid denies Reuters
March 4, 2026Netherlands summons Iranian ambassador over seizure of diplomatic luggage - Reuters
Netherlands summons Iranian ambassador over seizure of diplomatic luggage Reuters
February 24, 2026Rob Jetten becomes Netherlands' youngest ever PM
The 38-year-old is sworn in as premier after clinching a narrow victory in October's election.
February 23, 2026What's at stake as ICC judges hear charges against ex-Philippine president Duterte?
Duterte is accused of crimes against humanity during a long and bloody war on drugs in which thousands were killed.
February 23, 2026New Dutch PM Jetten faces uphill task as minority government installed - Reuters
New Dutch PM Jetten faces uphill task as minority government installed Reuters
February 23, 2026