The warrants for two commanders over alleged war crimes may set an interesting precedent, legal experts said, including for the conflict in Gaza.
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The I.C.C. Arrest Warrants for Russian Officers Will Echo Beyond Russia.
The warrants for two commanders over alleged war crimes may set an interesting precedent, legal experts said, including for the conflict in Gaza.
Hong Kong Pushes Strict New Security Law With Unusual Speed
The proposed law targets political offenses like treason and insurrection with penalties as harsh as life imprisonment, giving officials more power to curb dissent.
Forced to Change: Tech Giants Bow to Global Onslaught of Rules
For years, Apple, Google, Meta and others operated unfettered. But new laws and regulations have finally compelled them to make major shifts to their products and businesses.
Nuclear Power Bill Passed by House, Support Grows in Congress
Measures moving through Congress to encourage new reactors are receiving broad bipartisan support, as lawmakers embrace a once-contentious technology.
French Senate Votes to Enshrine Abortion Access in Constitution
The vote by lawmakers comes after supporters of the measure in France were galvanized by the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade.
Jeffries Suggests Democrats Would Save Johnson From Removal Over Ukraine Aid
The House Democratic leader said “a reasonable number” of Democrats would vote to save the Republican speaker if his party sought to oust him over allowing a vote on a foreign aid bill.
Ghana’s Parliament Passes Anti-Gay Bill With Jail Terms
The legislation would sentence those who identify as L.G.B.T.Q. to three years in jail and punish those who promote gay issues as well. It would be among the harshest on the African continent.
Johnson Floats Short-Term Spending Bill to Avert Partial Shutdown
The Republican speaker, who has come under bipartisan pressure to strike a deal that his far-right members are resisting, is weighing a temporary funding patch that would allow more time for negotiations.
China Expands Scope of ‘State Secrets’ Law in Security Push
The legal change, which could further limit access to information, is part of an increasingly hostile environment facing foreign businesses in the country.