The Latest Breaking News from International Court of Justice

US State Department sanctions Palestinian Authority for ‘undermining peace’

The Trump administration has accused the PA of seeking to ‘internationalise’ its conflict with Israel in court.

Al Jazeera · Jul 31, 2025

Historic climate change ruling from the International Court of Justice: what it means for Africa

The International Court of Justice, the world’s highest court, handed down an advisory opinion on 23 July 2025 stating that climate change “imperils all forms of life”. This followed a case brought by Vanuatu, a tiny South Pacific island nation threatened by rising sea levels, supported by 131 other countries…

The Conversation · Jul 29, 2025

Two Israeli rights groups say their country is committing genocide in Gaza

Two prominent Israeli rights groups say their country is committing genocide in Gaza

The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2025

Historic ruling finds climate change ‘imperils all forms of life’ and puts laggard nations on notice

Climate change “imperils all forms of life” and countries must tackle the problem or face consequences under international law, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has found.

The Conversation · Jul 24, 2025

World’s highest court issues groundbreaking ruling for climate action. Here’s what it means for Australia

The world’s highest court says countries are legally obliged to prevent harms caused by climate change, in a ruling that repudiates Australia’s claims it is not legally responsible for emissions from our fossil fuel exports.

The Conversation · Jul 24, 2025

Pacific nations applaud 'lifeline' climate ruling

Pacific Islanders have welcomed a landmark ruling from an international court which could leave polluting nations such as Australia liable for climate impacts.

AAP · Jul 23, 2025

UN court rules countries must treat climate change as an 'existential threat'

The UN's top court on Wednesday ruled climate change an "existential problem of planetary proportions" and said countries had a legal duty to act or face consequences.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 23, 2025

Healthy environment ruled a human right by world’s top court, as campaigners hail ‘seismic’ win

Countries could be held legally liable for failure to act on climate change

The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2025

Countries have a duty to battle climate change: court

Climate change is "an existential problem of planetary proportions" and countries have a responsibility to take it on, the International Court of Justice says.

AAP · Jul 23, 2025

UN's top court says healthy environment is a human right in historic climate ruling

Experts say the non-binding advisory opinion could mark a turning point in international climate law.

Euronews · Jul 23, 2025