ICC chair Jay Shah likes what he sees at Lord’s and that can only be a good thing MCC is cosying up to Jay Shah during the World Test Championship between South Africa and Australia The Guardian - UK · Jun 11, 2025
UK MPs react to report alleging David Cameron ‘threatened’ ICC withdrawal Cameron told ICC’s Khan arrest warrants for Israeli officials would be like ‘dropping hydrogen bomb’, media report says. Al Jazeera · Jun 11, 2025
'Oh, man!' - Proteas ruing crucial miss in WTC final South Africa had Australia on the ropes on day one of the World Test Championship final, before a non-referral crucially swung the momentum at Lord's. AAP · Jun 11, 2025
South Africa v Australia: World Test Championship final cricket, day one – as it happened Australia assume control of the World Test Championship final after Kagiso Rabada takes five of 14 wickets to fall across the first day. The Guardian - UK · Jun 11, 2025
Incongruity of World Test Championship final fails to dampen Australian excitement It may be a strange time of year for an Australian, and a strange tournament structure, but the decider is vindicated further each time it is played The Guardian - AU · Jun 10, 2025
Is Israel’s interception of the Gaza Freedom Flotilla legal? Israel’s interception of a ship launched by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) — a grassroots group that campaigns in solidarity with the Palestinian people — in international waters approximately 185 kilometres from Gaza has raised serious questions about the legality of its actions. The Conversation · Jun 10, 2025
Hundreds of Foreign Office staff told to consider resigning if they disagree with UK's stance on Gaza Foreign Office staff have been told their ‘ultimate recourse is to resign’ after raising concerns about Israel’s bombardment of Gaza Evening Standard · Jun 10, 2025
What is cricket’s World Test Championship and how did Australia qualify for the final? Cricket’s third World Test Championship final will begin on Wednesday night in London. Reigning champions Australia will compete with South Africa to be crowned the world’s best men’s Test cricket team. The Conversation · Jun 10, 2025
'Good case' Israel breached international law with Madleen seizure, expert says THERE is a “good case” that Israel has breached international law by detaining crew members on the Madleen aid ship, an expert has told The… The National (Scotland) · Jun 9, 2025
'This team is different': Proteas dismiss old failures Star batter Aiden Markram believes South Africa's miserable record in ICC tournaments counts for nothing ahead of the World Test Championship final. AAP · Jun 8, 2025
George Clooney’s wife Amal targeted by Trump— sanctions reportedly on the table Trump is not exactly known for being above petty retaliations. We Got This Covered · Jun 7, 2025
European Union backs ICC after US sanctions on court judges EU affirms its unwavering support for the ICC, denouncing US sanctions as a threat to judicial independence and justice. Al Jazeera · Jun 6, 2025
First Thing: Trump and Musk joust in astonishing social media duel The world’s richest man called for the US president’s impeachment, and in return Trump threatened to scrap subsidies for Musk’s companies. Plus, a university paid private investigators to snoop on campus activists The Guardian - UK · Jun 6, 2025
EU deplores US sanctions against ICC judges, including Slovenian Slovenia has asked Brussels to intervene after the US targeted one of its nationals, Judge Beti Hohler, as part of new sanctions against the ICC. Euronews · Jun 6, 2025
Al Jazeera · Jun 5, 2025 Trump administration sanctions International Criminal Court judges US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the sanctioned judges were involved in probes of US and Israeli military actions.
The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2025 US hits International Criminal Court judges with sanctions over investigation into Israel The Trump administration is slapping sanctions on four judges at the International Criminal Court over the tribunal’s investigation into alleged war crimes by Israel in its war against Hamas in Gaza
The Guardian - US · Jun 5, 2025 Rubio imposes sanctions on four ICC judges for ‘targeting’ US and Israel US secretary of state cites ‘illegitimate actions’ of court that issued arrest warrants against Israeli officials
The Guardian - UK · Jun 4, 2025 Putin tells Trump Russia ‘will have to respond’ to Ukraine drone attack US president says phone call with Russian leader won’t lead to ‘immediate peace’ as Moscow rules out ceasefire
The Guardian - UK · Jun 4, 2025 Why neutrals should back South Africa against Australia in WTC final Wealth of Big Three is skewing Test cricket and a big win for Australia at Lord’s would only emphasise this gulf
The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2025 ICC appeals judges greenlight first in absentia hearing over Ugandan rebel leader Kony Appeals judges at the International Criminal Court have given the final greenlight for the tribunal’s first in absentia hearing
AAP · Jun 3, 2025 CA boss Greenberg's vow to protect Aussie Test summer Australia's home Ashes summer is expected to break ticket sales records, but it comes at a time when cricket's global calendar remains a point of conjecture.
The Guardian - UK · May 28, 2025 What is ecocide and could it become a crime under international law? Classing grievous acts of environmental harm as crimes against peace may hold states and corporations to account
The Guardian - UK · May 28, 2025 Team GB step closer to playing Olympic cricket in 2028 with new body formed The chances of Team GB playing cricket at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics increased as a new body, GB Cricket, was formed to oversee the project
The National (Scotland) · May 27, 2025 IOC calls for ‘clarity’ over Great Britain’s cricket team at Los Angeles 2028 IOC calls for ‘clarity’ over Great Britain’s cricket team at Los Angeles 2028
The Independent UK · May 27, 2025 IOC hoping for ‘clarity’ over Great Britain team as cricket eyes Olympic return The sport is due to return to the Games for the first time since a solitary appearance in 1900.