U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court could hinder trials and investigations at the Hague-based tribunal, particularly targeting the arrest warrant issued for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defense minister Yoav Gallant. The ICC, founded in 2002, aims to prosecute war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide, and aggression, with 125 member countries. The sanctions could impact the court’s operations, potentially targeting Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan and those involved in the Netanyahu investigation, halting ongoing trials and investigations.
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New York Live Bird Markets Ordered to Close After Bird Flu Is Found
Governor Kathy Hochul announced the temporary closure of all live bird markets in New York City and nearby counties due to the spread of bird flu, with seven cases detected in markets in Queens, the Bronx, and Brooklyn. Markets with confirmed cases must dispose of inventory, while others have three days to sell or dispose of theirs before cleaning and closing for at least five days. Some officials believe the state's actions are insufficient, calling...
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