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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Keir Starmer Will Face Down Labour Rebels To Slash Billions From Welfare Budget
A former Tory Cabinet minister expressed support for Labour's controversial plans to slash £6 billion from the welfare bill, questioning if the Tories could have done the same. The decision to cut from welfare, raid the international development budget, and remove winter fuel payments were not in Labour's election manifesto, causing backlash from MPs and voters alike. Despite criticism, Downing Street remains firm in their decision, citing the need to rewire the economy and prioritize...
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