- Jul 25
ICC member states vote 82-43 to remove prosecutor Karim Khan over sexual assault claims he denies
The vote by 125 member states on 24 July 2026 follows a finding last month that the British lawyer had an 'inappropriate relationship' with a junior ICC lawyer and comes amid US sanctions on 11 court officials.
- Jul 25
Venezuela formally notifies UN of withdrawal from International Criminal Court, citing 'geographical bias' against Latin America and Africa
Foreign Minister Félix Plasencia said the decision is 'firm and irrevocable,' and the withdrawal will take effect one year after notification under Article 127 of the Rome Statute.
- Jul 25
ICC Assembly votes 82-13 to remove prosecutor Karim Khan over sexual assault allegations
The 125-member Assembly of States Parties voted 82-13 with 15 abstentions to end Khan's mandate for 'serious misconduct' following allegations by a former colleague.
- Jul 25
ICC member states vote overwhelmingly to remove prosecutor Karim Khan after sexual misconduct allegations
In a secret ballot at UN headquarters, 82 member states voted to dismiss the British prosecutor, who denies allegations of sexual assault by a female staff member.
- Jul 24
ICC member states vote out chief prosecutor Karim Khan after sexual misconduct allegations
The majority of the International Criminal Court's 125 member states voted on Friday to remove chief prosecutor Karim Khan for serious misconduct, after a two-year saga of sexual abuse allegations. Venezuela simultaneously announced its withdrawal from the court.
- Jul 22
New York mayor admits city cannot arrest Netanyahu, urges US to enforce ICC warrant
After a legal review, Mayor Zohran Mamdani concluded New York City has no independent power to detain the Israeli prime minister over an International Criminal Court warrant, and shifted the demand to the White House.
- Jul 19
Trump guarantees Netanyahu will not be arrested in US after NYC mayor threatens to enforce ICC warrant
President Trump's Truth Social post on Monday came after New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he was exploring legal options to detain the Israeli prime minister during September's UN General Assembly, citing an ICC warrant for alleged war crimes in Gaza.
- Jul 18
Large synthetic drug lab discovered in The Hague residential street, 150 evacuated twice in 24 hours
Residents of Meidoornstraat in The Hague's Segbroek district were evacuated twice after a working synthetic drug lab with thousands of litres of chemicals was discovered on Friday. Four men aged 34 to 71 have been arrested.
- Jul 18
Pogacar wins 14th stage of Tour de France, his fourth of 2026 edition, as Seixas takes white jersey
Tadej Pogacar attacked on the Col du Haag to win the 14th stage of the Tour de France by 38 seconds, his fourth victory of the 2026 race. Paul Seixas moved into the white jersey as the battle for the podium tightened.
- Jul 18
Tour riders slam 'inhuman' 2am doping test after Vingegaard crashes out of Tour de France in stage 15
Jonas Vingegaard abandoned the Tour de France with a broken collarbone hours after being woken at 2am for a doping control, prompting riders to call the timing 'inhuman' and 'disrespectful' while the International Testing Agency admitted the tests 'could have disturbed' their sleep.
- Jul 13
Rubio vows to 'dismantle the ICC brick by brick' as US launches whole-of-government campaign against the Hague court
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a State Department campaign on Monday, 13 July 2026, aiming to 'systematically disable' the International Criminal Court, accusing the Hague-based tribunal of waging a 'war' on American sovereignty through international law.
- Jul 12
England sacks Brendon McCullum as Test coach after four-year 'Bazball' era, retains him for white-ball duties
The England and Wales Cricket Board relieved Brendon McCullum of his Test coaching duties on Sunday, two weeks after a home series loss to New Zealand and the retirement of captain Ben Stokes, but the 44-year-old will continue leading the T20 and ODI sides.
- Jul 12
14 nations declare China’s South China Sea claims have no legal basis on ruling’s 10th anniversary
Japan, the US, the Philippines and 11 other countries mark the 10th anniversary of the tribunal decision that voided Beijing’s expansive maritime claims, urging compliance with UNCLOS and peaceful dispute resolution.
- Jul 11
Germany braces for severe thunderstorms: DWD warns of heavy rain, hail, and hurricane-force gusts across multiple states
The German Weather Service has issued warnings for much of the country, with the south and east facing the highest risk of flooding, large hail, and wind gusts up to 120 km/h.
- Jul 10
Former Dutch health minister Hugo de Jonge to testify before Covid inquiry on final day before summer recess
The parliamentary inquiry into the Dutch Covid-19 response will hear from its central figure on Friday, as former health minister Hugo de Jonge appears for the first time before the committee in The Hague.
- Jul 10
France beats Morocco 2-0, police in Brussels and Dutch cities brace for unrest after quarterfinal
France advanced to the World Cup semifinals with a 2-0 win over Morocco, but the quarterfinal triggered a heavy police response in Brussels and scattered clashes in Amsterdam, Rotterdam and The Hague.
- Jul 8
Romania's Nicușor Dan pushes NATO for Black Sea defences and joins new defence bank at Ankara summit
President Nicușor Dan of Romania used the second day of the NATO summit in Ankara to call for stronger air and maritime defence on the eastern flank, while Romania became a founding member of a new alliance defence bank.
- Jul 8
Trump threatens to cut Spain ties at NATO summit, then reverses after defence deals and 'important payment'
At the Ankara summit, the US President insulted Spain and ordered a trade cutoff, only to hail its 'generosity' hours later after defence contracts worth billions were signed.
- Jul 6
Impeachment trial of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte opens, with 2028 presidential bid at stake
The Philippine Senate convenes as an impeachment court to try Vice President Sara Duterte on charges of corruption and death threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., a case that could bar her from the 2028 presidential race.
- Jul 5
Isabell Werth sweeps four victories at dressage World Championship qualifier in Hagen
The 56-year-old German rider led the national team to a Nations Cup win and added three individual victories, cementing her place at the upcoming World Championships in Aachen.
