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A street in The Hague is drenched in orange as Netherlands soccer fans celebrate the World Cup

Soccer fans in the Netherlands are gripped by orange fever as the World Cup approaches

The Independent UK · Jun 10

ICC Chief Karim Khan Suspended Over S**ual Abuse Accusations from One of His Staff in the Hague

ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan has been suspended following serious misconduct allegations. The case, involving s**ual abuse claims, is now referred to the ICC's member states for further action.

International Business Times UK · Jun 9

Former prosecutor calls for EU statute blocking US sanctions on ICC members

US imposed sanctions on nine judges and a prosecutor after ICC issued arrest warrants for members of Israeli cabinet

The Guardian - UK · May 24

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EU faces backlash over first invite to Taliban since 2021 takeover

Angered EU lawmakers say those who ‘carry out crimes against humanity should never set foot on European soil without passing through the ICC in The Hague first’

The Independent UK · May 22

Giant inflatable artworks have taken over The Hague

A giant stew pot is floating in a small lake in The Hague as part of an open-air art exhibition

The Independent UK · May 22

Philippines vows to arrest senator wanted by ICC

A Philippine court rejected a fugitive senator's bid to avoid being sent to The Hague, and now authorities are determined to track him down and arrest him.

AAP · May 21

Philippine court allows arrest of senator wanted by ICC

Philippine politician Ronald dela Rosa has lost a legal bid to block him being sent to The Hague to face charges over his role in a bloody "war on drugs" .

AAP · May 20

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DR Congo's latest Ebola outbreak tough to tackle

In tonight's edition: The World Health Organization is warning that it's unlikely the Ebola outbreak will be over in the next two months. Also, a Kenyan transport strike triggered by rising fuel prices due to the Middle East war is paused after causing four deaths and major economic disruption. Plus…

France 24 · May 19

Why Global Tech Giants Are Suddenly Choosing India

For years, countries competed to attract global companies. Now, India is speaking differently. During his visit to The Hague, Narendra Modi made a bold statement in front of top Dutch CEOs: “No country in the world can match India’s speed.” It was not just a political line. It was a…

MyLifeXP · May 18

Rwandan genocide suspect Kabuga dies in custody in The Hague at age 91

A U.N. court says that a Rwandan suspect charged in connection with the 1994 genocide died in a hospital while in custody in The Hague

The Independent UK · May 16

PM Modi pushes deeper India-Netherlands collaboration in AI, chips and clean energy during The Hague visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged stronger India-Netherlands ties in resilient supply chains and green hydrogen. He highlighted India's digital and tech progress. Modi spoke to the Indian diaspora in The Hague. Global challenges like pandemics and wars were noted. India is positioned as a key economic and tech partner. Discussions…

The Economic Times · May 16

Murder plot against Dutch future Queen: Man with Nazi-engraved axes held for targeting Princess of Orange, younger sister

The heir to the Dutch throne has once again found herself at the centre of a serious security scare, after authorities uncovered an alleged plot targeting her and her younger sister. The incident, which emerged from investigations in The Hague, has raised fresh concerns about the safety of the royal…

The Times of India · May 3

Man detained for plotting attack on Dutch princesses with axe to appear in court

It was not clear where or when the man was arrested and the suspect's name was not released, in line with Dutch privacy regulations.

Euronews · May 1

Rwanda takes UK to court seeking £100m over failed migrant deal

Rwanda is seeking more than £100 million it says the United Kingdom still owes from a scrapped 2022 deal to deport migrants, in a case that opened on Wednesday at the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 19

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The Independent UK · Feb 18

Thaci urges judges to acquit him in Kosovo war crimes case at The Hague

Hashim Thaci asks international judges to acquit him in his Kosovo war crimes case, as he calls the charges groundless

The Guardian - UK · Feb 18

Philippine vice-president Sara Duterte announces 2028 presidential bid

Sara Duterte, daughter of a former president who is facing charges of crimes against humanity at the Hague, pledged to offer her ‘life, strength and future’ in service of the Philippines

Euronews · Jan 30

Trump's Greenland takeover ambitions a 'wake-up call' for Europe, Dutch PM-elect says

Centrist D66 leader Rob Jetten emphasised the need for stronger European cooperation to ensure security and prosperity, rather than focusing on the United States.

The Guardian - UK · Jan 28

Dutch government discriminated against Bonaire islanders over climate adaptation, court rules

Judgment in The Hague orders Netherlands to do more to protect Caribbean people in its territory from impacts of climate crisis

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The Guardian - UK · Jan 15

‘Bigger and lower’: bull in Dutch painting once had much larger testicles

Experts at the Mauritshuis in The Hague believe Paulus Potter toned down The Bull to respect 17th-century sensibilities

Euronews · Jan 12

Case on whether Myanmar committed genocide against Rohingya opens at UN court

The Gambia filed the case at the International Court of Justice in 2019, arguing a so-called "clearance operation" by Myanmar's military in 2017 violated the 1948 Genocide Convention.

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2025

What to know about the International Criminal Court as annual meeting lays out challenges

The mood is grim as hundreds of diplomats, lawyers and activists gather in The Hague for the annual meeting of the International Criminal Court

Euronews · Dec 2, 2025

Germany sends Libyan man accused of war crimes to the ICC in The Hague to face trial

Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri is accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity including murder, torture and rape in a prison in Libya.

Euronews · Oct 31, 2025

European carmakers warn of supply shocks as Nexperia halts chip exports to China

Europe’s car industry is bracing for new supply shocks after Dutch chipmaker Nexperia halted wafer shipments from China amid management disputes, weeks after The Hague seized control of the company over security concerns.

Euronews · Oct 29, 2025

Polls open in Netherlands in close-run election seen as litmus test for far-right

The outcome of Wednesday's vote in the Netherlands could determine the strength of the far-right in a knife-edge race.

Euronews · Oct 29, 2025

Fact check: Can you rely on AI chatbots for voting advice?

The Dutch Data Protection Authority has issued a firm warning that users should not use chatbots to decide who to vote for as the country gears up for a snap general election. But what are the risks, and what can potential voters use instead?

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