The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas military commander Mohammed Diab Ibrahim Al-Masri, aka Mohammed Deif. In a written statement on Thursday, the ICC said Netanyahu and Gallant are responsible for committing "the war crime of starvation as a method of warfare; and the crimes against humanity of murder, persecution, and other inhumane acts." The Israeli...

The international criminal court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, the country’s former defence minister Yoav Gallant and the Hamas military leader Mohammed Deif for alleged war crimes relating to the Gaza war. It is the first time that leaders of a democracy and western-aligned state have been charged by the court, in the most momentous decision of its 22-year history. Netanyahu and Gallant are now at risk of arrest if they travel...

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) went after her colleague, Rep. Nancy Mace (S.C.), on Wednesday, accusing the Republican lawmaker of bullying the chamber’s first openly trans lawmaker to “make a buck … and fundraise off an email.”

Former Representative Matt Gaetz (R., Fla.) is withdrawing his name from consideration to be President-elect Donald Trump’s attorney general, he announced Thursday. Gaetz said that the Ethics Committee investigation into allegations he paid underage women for sex had become too much of a distraction as President-elect Trump works to staff his incoming administration. “There is no time to waste on a needlessly protracted Washington scuffle, thus I’ll be withdrawing my name from...

 Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz announced Thursday that he is withdrawing his nomination for attorney general. President-elect Donald Trump tapped Gaetz to lead the Justice Department as the nation's top law enforcement officer last week. He swiftly resigned his seat in the House and was on Capitol Hill with Vice President-elect JD Vance, an Ohio senator, meeting with Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee who would oversee his confirmation hearings. Gaetz...

World Philosophy Day, officially recognised by UNESCO in 2002, celebrates philosophy's power to foster dialogue, critical inquiry, and intercultural understanding. Observed annually on the third Thursday of November, the 2024 theme, "Philosophy: Bridging Social Gaps," underscores philosophy's role in fostering empathy, challenging entrenched ideologies, and promoting dialogue across diverse perspectives. In a world marked by societal divides, philosophy stands as a crucial tool in confronting...

The Illinois State Supreme Court has dismissed Jussie Smollett's conviction for lying about a hate crime in a ruling issued Thursday. In a surprising 5-0 decision, the Illinois Supreme Court ordered the case be dismissed, ruling that an agreement reached between Smollett and Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx to drop criminal charges in exchange for a fine and community service should have stood. The court said in its ruling, "We are aware that this case has generated significant...

As casting for the upcoming "Harry Potter" TV series gets underway, more information has come out about controversial author J.K. Rowling's level of involvement in the show, which will stream on Max. According to a statement from HBO provided to Hollywood trade publications Variety and TheWrap, Rowling's "contribution has been invaluable" to the company and the "Potter" show "will only benefit from her involvement" as executive producer.

Former talk show host Ellen DeGeneres has reportedly had it with the United States and has already moved into a home in rural England with her wife Portia De Rossi following President-elect Donald Trump’s victory. Sources with knowledge told The Wrap that the 66-year-old comedian/actress and Rossi purchased the home in South West England — two hours outside of London — before voters in America went to the polls and voted to send Trump back to the White House.

Ukraine fired long-range missiles into Russia for the first time Tuesday, marking the 1,000th day of the Russia-Ukraine War. The attacks came a day after President Biden authorized Ukraine to use long-ranged missiles as a response to North Korea sending support troops into Russia.  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky requested permission for the use of long-range missiles early into the war, but the Biden Administration hesitated, due to concerns...