1 hour ago Rodrigo Duterte appears at ICC hearing in The Hague by video link

Allegations of crimes against humanity laid out against former Philippines president over his deadly ‘war on drugs’Rodrigo Duterte has become the first Asian former leader to appear before the international criminal court, where he stands accused of committing crimes against humanity during his notorious “war on drugs” which is estimated to have killed as many as 30,000 people.The ex-president of the Philippines, who was in office from 2016 to 2022, was arrested in Manila on an ICC warrant early on Tuesday, put on a government-chartered jet hours later, and arrived in The Hague the following day. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago The senator, the priest, the forensic pathologist: the people who bought ex

For years many brave Filipinos have worked tirelessly, in and out of the spotlight, to expose the horrors of the deadly campaignFacing charges of crimes against humanity and hauled off to The Hague, the arrest this week of the former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte is a pivotal moment for those seeking justice for the many thousands of lives lost during his reign.Soon after his inauguration in 2016, the then Philippine leader embarked on a violent crackdown on drugs and crime that catalysed a wave of extrajudicial killings. Rights groups say that up to 30,000 people were killed in Duterte’s “war on drugs”. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago The senator, the priest, the forensic pathologist: the people who brought ex

For years many brave Filipinos have worked tirelessly, in and out of the spotlight, to expose the horrors of the deadly campaignFacing charges of crimes against humanity and hauled off to The Hague, the arrest this week of the former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte is a pivotal moment for those seeking justice for the many thousands of lives lost during his reign.Soon after his inauguration in 2016, the then Philippine leader embarked on a violent crackdown on drugs and crime that catalysed a wave of extrajudicial killings. Rights groups say that up to 30,000 people were killed in Duterte’s “war on drugs”. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Isolated lives of Vladimir Putin's secret sons from concealed identities to armoured trains

As experts express grave concerns over the situation unfolding in Russia, Vladimir Putin's secret sons are reportedly waiting in the wings, being prepped to one day take over his tyrannical dynasty

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6 h. ago Kremlin says ‘much to be done’ on Ukraine ceasefire deal as Zelenskyy warns Putin will manipulate plan – Europe live

Russia says there are reasons to be ‘cautiously optimistic’ and said there is an understanding talks are needed between Vladimir Putin and Donald TrumpThe Kremlin said there were “reasons to be cautiously optimistic” in discussion on ceasefire, but “there is still much to be done," in further discussions between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump.Speaking after last night’s visit of US special envoy Steve Witkoff, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters that “when Mr Witkoff brings all the information to President Trump, we will determine the timing of a conversation (between Trump and Putin).” Continue reading...

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16 h. ago JD Vance claims the economy is 'quite strong' while accusing Europe of not treating US like an ally

Vice President JD Vance defended the strength of the American economy on Thursday, even as President Donald Trump's tariffs continue rocking the stock market.

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21 h. ago Putin is too SCARED to tell Trump he wants to 'continue with war and keep killing Ukrainians', Zelensky says as world waits for Russia to make call on 30

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russian despot Vladimir Putin of being 'afraid' of telling US president Donald Trump that he wants to continue his invasion. 

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21 h. ago Zelensky says Putin 'too scared' to say what he really thinks of ceasefire plans

Volodymyr Zelenksy says Vladimir Putin's response to a proposed Ukraine ceasefire is "very predictable" and "very manipulative" after the Russian leader said "there are issues we need to discuss"

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21 h. ago Putin is too scared to tell Trump he wants to continue war, says Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy has slammed his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin

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23 h. ago Scotland’s first minister holds ‘warm’ meeting with Eric Trump in Edinburgh

John Swinney says business meeting focused on Trump family’s golfing interests, days after Turnberry course was targeted by protestersScotland’s first minister hosted a “warm” meeting with Donald Trump’s son Eric in Edinburgh on Thursday, days after the US president’s golf course at Turnberry was targeted by protesters.John Swinney met Eric Trump at his official residence, a listed Georgian townhouse in Edinburgh’s New Town, for what both sides described as a routine business meeting that focused on the Trump family’s golfing interests. Continue reading...

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28 h. ago Trump threatens 200% tariff on French wine and other alcohol from Europe in latest trade war escalation

Trump continues to describe tariffs as paid by foreign governments even though they are taxes paid by American importers

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36 h. ago ‘Guess what? You don’t matter’: what Trump’s war on DEI means for every American who’s not a straight white man

The government’s move to abolish diversity, equity and inclusion policies is a naked attempt to appeal to prejudice – but it may well backfireAlmost a decade ago, I started a business called Rent-A-Minority, which enabled companies to hire a minority ethnic person whenever they needed an injection of diversity to boost their image. I had a variety of inclusivity-enriching hires available, including an “ethnically ambiguous” category and a selection of smiling Muslim women (guaranteed not to support Islamic State or your money back).Like every good startup, Rent-A-Minority posted testimonials from clients and influencers on its website. I made up all the blurbs, because that is the Silicon Valley way: fake it till you make it. One of those fake comments was from Donald Trump, who was still considered a long shot for the presidency in January 2016, when my business launched. “When I’m president, I’ll shut this site down,” Trump’s blurb read. Continue reading...

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41 h. ago King Charles conveys ‘deepest affection’ for Canada amid Trump’s 51st state threat

Trump continues to call for Canada to become the 51st state - a position that has infuriated Canadians

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47 h. ago How many times has Vladimir Putin broken ceasefire agreements with Ukraine?

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky says Vladimir Putin has broken 25 peace agreements in the past decade

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49 h. ago US energy industry’s climate retreat is putting profits over people, advocates say

Oil giants retreat on climate pledges, embrace Trump-era fossil fuel policies at CERAWeek in TexasAt a major oil and gas conference in Texas this week, companies publicly retreated from their flashy climate pledges of years past, redoubling their commitment to planet-warming fossil fuels.The withdrawals illustrate the companies’ allegiance not to ordinary Americans, but to their shareholders and the climate-skeptical Trump administration, advocates said. Continue reading...

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50 h. ago What leverage does Trump have over Putin in Ukraine negotiations?

The Russian president remains unwavering in his demands, making wider sanctions and tariffs ineffectiveRussia-Ukraine war – latest news updatesUkraine’s agreement to support a US proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in its war against Russia’s invasion has focused attention on what Moscow may or may not agree to, and what pressure can be brought to bear on Vladimir Putin by the Trump administration.While the question has frequently been asked over the last few years as to what leverage Putin might have over Trump, the question here is what leverage Trump might have to persuade Putin. Continue reading...

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56 h. ago Gianni Infantino and Donald Trump have taken the 2026 World Cup for themselves

The tournament will be leveraged for the glorification of a leader to a degree not seen since Benito Mussolini dominated the 1934 World Cup in ItalyTwo men held a press event in the Oval Office last week to announce a taskforce that would work to resolve the logistical problems surrounding the 2026 World Cup in North America, which were largely created by one of them.Both men were in their element. One, Donald Trump, received toady genuflection and a large, golden thing (actually the Club World Cup trophy). The other, Fifa president Gianni Infantino, occasioned to bask in the proximity to real power, was affectionately referred to as “The king of soccer, I guess, in a certain way” by Trump. Continue reading...

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56 h. ago Gianni Infantino and Donald Trump have taken the 2026 World Cup for themselves | Leander Schaerlaeckens

The tournament will be leveraged for the glorification of a leader to a degree not seen since Benito Mussolini dominated the 1934 World Cup in ItalyTwo men held a press event in the Oval Office last week to announce a taskforce that would work to resolve the logistical problems surrounding the 2026 World Cup in North America, which were largely created by one of them.Both men were in their element. One, Donald Trump, received toady genuflection and a large, golden thing (actually the Club World Cup trophy). The other, Fifa president Gianni Infantino, occasioned to bask in the proximity to real power, was affectionately referred to as “The king of soccer, I guess, in a certain way” by Trump. Continue reading...

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60 h. ago From the archive: The end of Atlanticism: has Trump killed the ideology that won the cold war? – podcast

We are raiding the Guardian Long Read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors.This week, from 2018: The foreign policy establishment has been lamenting its death for half a century. But Atlanticism has long been a convenient mythBy Madeleine Schwartz. Read by Kelly Burke Continue reading...

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61 h. ago Rodrigo Duterte’s lawyers demand he is returned to the Philippines after ICC arrest

Daughter accuses government of ‘kidnapping’ the former president as victims of his ‘war on drugs’ express jubilation over his arrestLawyers for the former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte have demanded that he be returned to Manila in a petition filed to the supreme court, as victims of the former leaders’ bloody “war on drugs” expressed jubilation.Duterte, who was flown to The Hague on Tuesday night to face charges of crimes against humanity in relation to anti-drugs crackdowns is the first former Asian leader to be served an arrest warrant filed by the ICC. Activists say as many as 30,000 people were killed in the “war on drugs”. Continue reading...

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