The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Vladimir Putin and Benjamin Netanyahu, but is the court working as it should be?
Five days in an apartment in darkness: How one Australian escaped Sudan's brutal civil war
It's a war that has displaced 10 million, created famine and killed at least 18,760 people. Every member of the Sudanese diaspora in Australia has been affected by the carnage.
'I haven't lost hope': Memorial service held near Amsterdam to mark 10-year anniversary of MH17 disaster
Officials and victims' loved ones gather near Amsterdam to mark the 10-year anniversary of MH17 being shot down, as Australian Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus tells the crowd the tragedy deepened the bonds between his country and the Netherlands.
Bullwinkel or Beard? Calls to rename WA's newest federal seat
These WA community members say naming a new federal seat after a World War II nurse is all very well, but they want the honour to go to a born and bred local, not an out-of-towner.
Two bitter rivals are dealing with internal crises. What happens next will have ramifications for the rest of the world
Two of the great adversaries of our time are facing significant internal turmoil with the death of the Iranian president and fresh allegations of war crimes against Israel's leaders. The consequences will play out on the global stage.
With a pro-Israel potshot from a White House podium, Biden took a leaf from Trump's book
One of America's presidential candidates is notorious for attacking prosecutors and courts, undermining their decisions and disrespecting their independence. But this week, Joe Biden adopted a quintessential Donald Trump move and hit out at a prosecutor for doing his job, while presenting no evidence to back his criticism.
Australia backs landmark UN court ruling for Israel to halt Rafah offensive
The International Court of Justice orders Israel to halt its military offensive in southern Gaza in a landmark ruling which is unlikely to have any impact on the ground.
Netanyahu advisor labels ICC claims 'outrageous and libellous'
The Israeli leadership and its parliament have condemned the International Criminal Court prosecutor's decision to request arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu along with his defence minister and three leaders of Hamas.
Leaders on both sides are putting their foot in it this week — it does not bode well for the next election
It's one thing to have an opinion when faced with a hypothetical. It's a completely different matter when that hypothetical becomes a reality, as is about to become the case in the communities Peter Dutton wants nuclear power plants built in.
Dutton applauded by top Netanyahu adviser over proposal to cut ties with ICC
One of Benjamin Netanyahu's top advisers has called allegations made against the Israeli prime minister "outrageous and libellous" while applauding Opposition Leader Peter Dutton.
Arrest warrants sought for Benjamin Netanyahu, Hamas leaders over alleged war crimes
The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor says he believes Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defence Minister Yoav Gallant and three Hamas leaders are responsible for war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Gaza Strip and Israel.
Rapper Toomaj Salehi's courage to speak out has won him fans all over the world. Now he's facing the death penalty
Rapper Toomaj Salehi is facing the death penalty for using his music to draw attention to the actions of the Iranian government. Now artists and activists from around the world are trying to save him.
Why we're about to find out if the IDF learnt anything from its 'grave mistake'
The IDF is still trying to explain exactly how aid workers, including Australian Zomi Frankcom, were fatally bombed by its forces in Gaza. But we could be about to find out whether Israel's military has learnt anything from its "grave mistake".
'Must be Hamas': IDF spokesperson launches defence of drone strikes that killed Australian aid worker
A criminal investigation could be launched into the drone strikes that killed Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom, says an IDF spokesperson who calls the incident "clearly a mistake".
Another day, another delay for Julian Assange's legal saga — this is why a political solution is in play
Julian Assange's supporters have described his ongoing incarceration as "punishment by process", but as his legal bids to avoid extradition to the United States drag on in Britain's legal system, a political solution could be the answer to ending the years-long saga.
He gave this journalist classified military documents. Both still live with the consequences
Military lawyer David McBride gave journalist Dan Oakes more than a hundred classified military documents. Both are still living with the consequences.
Why the global blockbuster Oppenheimer has been screened everywhere except Japan
Japanese viewers appear split ahead of the delayed domestic release of Christopher Nolan's biopic of the father of the atomic bomb.
Sheltering with her family in Gaza, Jumana is desperate to make it to Australia before the invasion
Jumana is just one of many young people trapped inside Gaza. For months she has documented her family's attempt to escape to safety. This is her story.
The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for two Russian commanders. This is what we know
The International Criminal Court says there are reasonable grounds to believe two Russians were responsible for "missile strikes carried out by the forces under their command".
This group of voters could decide who next takes the White House — and they're furious
Arab American votes were once all but guaranteed for Democrats, but now in the swinging state of Michigan where every vote counts, that once faithful voter bloc is shrinking — and furious.
Australia urged to do more to investigate alleged genocide perpetrators in the country
There are calls for a specialised crimes unit following revelations in a Four Corners and Guardian Australia investigation.