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‘Really cautious’: why the ICJ is delaying a Gaza genocide verdict
ByJulian Borger, senior international correspondent July 27, 2025

While Palestinians starve and global opinion hardens, judgment from international court may not come until 2027 – or laterWhile Palestinians in Gaza die in ever-increasing numbers from starvation each day and a growing number of legal scholars, aid off…

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‘Really cautious’: why the ICJ is delaying a Gaza genocide verdict
ByJulian Borger, senior international correspondent July 27, 2025

While Palestinians starve and global opinion hardens, judgment from international court may not come until 2027 – or laterWhile Palestinians in Gaza die in ever-increasing numbers from starvation each day and a growing number of legal scholars, aid off…

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France’s top court annuls arrest warrant for Bashar al-Assad
ByKim Willsher in Paris July 25, 2025

Judges rule document invalid as former Syrian leader had immunity as head of state France’s highest court has cancelled an arrest warrant for the former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad for complicity in war crimes and crimes against humanity during the …

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The Guardian view on starvation in Gaza: it will take more than words to halt Israel’s genocide | Editorial
ByEditorial July 23, 2025

Condemnation is rightly growing. But until concrete action is taken, western allies will remain complicit with these horrifying crimesJuly has been one of the deadliest months of the war in Gaza, with Israel killing one person every 12 minutes. The UN …

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British ministers are betting they won’t face justice for complicity over Gaza. It’s a big risk to take | Owen Jones
ByOwen Jones July 23, 2025

David Lammy seemingly believes Israel and its supporters will always be able to act with impunity – but the status quo surely cannot holdA terrible tipping point in Gaza has been reached. The number of people admitted to hospital or dying from starvati…

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Australia condemns Israel for ‘indefensible’ Gaza deaths as it joins coalition of countries denouncing Israel
ByJosh Butler July 21, 2025

Australia and 27 other countries said it was ‘horrifying’ that over 800 Palestinians were killed while seeking aidFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe thousands of civilian…

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Trump offers ‘greatest chance’ for Gaza ceasefire, Penny Wong insists, as Australia condemns Israel actions
ByJosh Butler July 21, 2025July 22, 2025

Australia and 27 other countries have said it is ‘horrifying’ that more than 800 Palestinians have been killed while seeking aidFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDonald Trum…

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‘Our silence didn’t protect him’: daughter pleads for father on death row in Iran
ByDeepa Parent July 18, 2025

Arrested in 2023 after helping those injured during Women, Life, Freedom protests, Rezgar Beigzadeh Babamiri has been subjected to torture and a forced confession, say family and campaignersIn late October 2022, as protests over 22-year-old Mahsa Amini…

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UN’s Albanese hails 30-nation meeting aimed at ending Israeli occupation of Palestine
ByPatrick Wintour Diplomatic editor July 15, 2025

The Hague Group aims to agree political, economic and legal actions in ‘existential hour’ for Israel and PalestineThe UN rapporteur hit with sanctions by the US last week has vowed not to be silenced as she hailed a 30-nation conference aimed at ending…

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UN’s Albanese hails 30-nation meeting aimed at ending Israeli occupation of Palestine
ByPatrick Wintour Diplomatic editor July 15, 2025

The Hague Group aims to agree political, economic and legal actions in ‘existential hour’ for Israel and PalestineThe UN rapporteur hit with sanctions by the US last week has vowed not to be silenced as she hailed a 30-nation conference aimed at ending…

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