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21 arrested in Lithuania over balloon cigarette smuggling

Lithuanian authorities have detained 21 suspects in a major crackdown on a criminal network using weather balloons to smuggle cigarettes from Belarus, an operation that forced repeated airport shutdowns. Read the full investigation details.

ICC annual meeting confronts sanctions and survival

The International Criminal Court's annual meeting opens under a cloud of US sanctions, member state withdrawals, and a vacant prosecutor role. Discover the challenges facing global justice.

ICC Judges Rule on Duterte Provisional Release

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte could be freed from ICC detention as appeals judges decide his provisional release while facing crimes against humanity charges. Follow this developing international justice story.

ICC investigates Duterte's drug war in Davao

The ICC escalates its probe into former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's controversial anti-drug campaign, examining alleged crimes against humanity during his tenure as Davao mayor.

First 'Guardian Shield' charge: Alleged crime boss in court

Alleged organised crime figure Ferras Merhi, the first person charged under Australia's new 'Guardian Shield' laws, has faced court in a landmark case that could redefine how authorities tackle sophisticated criminal networks.

Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang expands globally

Exclusive investigation reveals how the notorious Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua is transforming into an international criminal empire, with operations spreading across Latin America and raising alarm among global law enforcement agencies.

Australia Post Faces Criminal Charges Over Mail Delivery

Australia's postal service confronts serious criminal allegations for reportedly failing to meet delivery standards, raising concerns about international mail services affecting British households and businesses.

Lammy: Putin must face war crimes trial

Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy declares Vladimir Putin should stand trial for war crimes while outlining Labour's foreign policy vision ahead of potential government.

Trump pressured Starmer on Gaza ICC stance

Exclusive: Donald Trump allegedly urged Keir Starmer to abandon support for International Criminal Court's Gaza investigations during private phone call, raising questions about foreign interference in UK politics.

Duterte threatens to cut Netherlands ties over ICC probe

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte threatens to cut diplomatic relations with the Netherlands if International Criminal Court investigators enter the country, escalating his war crimes investigation standoff.

Darfur war crimes suspect appears before ICC

Exclusive: Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman, known as 'Ali Kushayb', faces charges of crimes against humanity in Darfur as International Criminal Court proceedings begin.

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