Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appeared before the International Criminal Court in The Hague to face charges of crimes against humanity for his deadly crackdown on narcotics. His lawyer claimed Duterte was too ill for trial, but the court-appointed doctor found him fit to stand trial. The court scheduled a pretrial hearing for September 23 to determine if there is enough evidence to proceed. If convicted, Duterte could face life imprisonment. His arrest has caused a rift in the Philippines between powerful political families, with human rights groups welcoming the move while his supporters continue to back him. The trial is historic as it marks the first of an Asian former head of state at the ICC.
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Israel kills 102 in Gaza as Trump says he will be ‘firm’ with Netanyahu | Gaza News
Israeli forces have killed at least 102 Palestinians in escalating attacks across Gaza, including strikes on aid distribution sites, as the humanitarian crisis worsens with hospitals nearing collapse due to fuel shortages. Amid these developments, President Trump hopes to secure a ceasefire during Netanyahu's upcoming visit to Washington, while international organizations demand an end to the controversial Gaza Humanitarian Foundation's operations. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Israeli forces have killed over 100 Palestinians...
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