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🇨🇦 National Post
Crime & Justice

Alleged Serbian war criminal fails to stop government legal action against his Canadian citizenship

Allegations against Goran Pavic suggest he fraudulently obtained Canadian citizenship due to false statements regarding his residency application and involvement in crimes against humanity.

Feb 28 • 11:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Man charged over graffiti on Churchill statue

A man has been charged for defacing the statue of Winston Churchill in Parliament Square with graffiti that included the phrase 'Zionist war criminal'.

Feb 28 • 06:43 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
World

Hearing for Former Philippine President at International Criminal Court: Prosecutors Claim He Ordered Civilian Killings

The International Criminal Court is conducting hearings to determine if former Philippine President Duterte will face trial for allegedly ordering the killings of civilians during his controversial war on drugs.

Feb 27 • 20:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Man arrested after Churchill statue outside UK parliament sprayed with graffiti

A man has been arrested for defacing the Winston Churchill statue in Parliament Square with graffiti that includes phrases accusing the former Prime Minister of being a "Zionist war criminal" and calling for the end of genocide in Palestine.

Feb 27 • 11:14 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Churchill statue in Parliament Square defaced with 'Zionist war criminal'

The Churchill statue in Parliament Square was defaced with graffiti reading 'Zionist war criminal.'

Feb 27 • 08:18 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Winston Churchill Parliament Square statue vandalised with 'war criminal' paint

The statue of Winston Churchill in Parliament Square, London, was vandalised with pro-Palestinian slogans overnight.

Feb 27 • 08:01 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
World

Mexico's Struggle Against Drug Cartels Could Turn into a Particularly Deadly War

The decades-long battle in Mexico against drug cartels has led to varying outcomes, with the rise and fall of criminal organizations without significant improvements in the drug trade situation.

Feb 26 • 20:15 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The State Security Service initiates criminal prosecution for glorifying Russia's war crimes and inciting hatred

The Latvian State Security Service has proposed criminal charges against an individual for publicly glorifying Russian war crimes and inciting national and ethnic hatred.

Feb 26 • 14:56 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
National & Local

State Duma Passes Bill Protecting Foreign Fighters From Criminal Prosecution Back Home

The Russian State Duma has passed legislation to shield foreign fighters in the military from extradition for crimes in their home countries, likely aimed at boosting recruitment for the war in Ukraine.

Feb 26 • 14:05 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
World

Mexico: The map of the cartels - Where each criminal organization operates

The death of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader Nemesio Rubén Osegera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho', highlights the enduring strength of drug cartels in Mexico and poses challenges to central authority.

Feb 26 • 06:16 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
World

Thousands Accused in Political Cases in Russia Related to the War Against Ukraine

In Russia, over 4,029 people have been subjected to politically motivated criminal cases relating to the ongoing war against Ukraine, with 3,059 currently incarcerated.

Feb 24 • 19:38 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

War in Ukraine: Journalists killed, tortured, imprisoned... Reporters Without Borders brings the case before the ICC

Reporters Without Borders has filed a complaint with the International Criminal Court concerning crimes against humanity targeting journalists in Ukraine during the ongoing conflict.

Feb 24 • 19:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect of being part of a Bahia faction is arrested in Petrolina amid drug trafficking war

A man suspected of being part of a criminal faction was arrested in Petrolina, Pernambuco, due to ongoing drug trafficking violence in the area.

Feb 24 • 10:02 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
World

They took away their credit cards, Google, and Airbnb reservations. ICC judges face US sanctions

Eleven top officials of the International Criminal Court, including eight judges and three prosecutors, are facing US sanctions due to their investigation into war crimes in Afghanistan and for other reasons.

Feb 23 • 16:51 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

International Criminal Court: Rodrigo Duterte Feels Too Tired for the Hour of Prosecution

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, known for his harsh stance against the International Criminal Court, is now facing prosecution for his controversial drug war which led to thousands of deaths.

Feb 23 • 15:18 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Duterte personally authorized murders, says accusation at the start of trial at the ICC

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has begun hearings that may lead to former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte facing trial for crimes against humanity related to his drug war.

Feb 23 • 14:16 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
World

Hearing at the ICC in the Case Against Former President Duterte

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appears before the International Criminal Court to face charges of crimes against humanity related to his drug war.

Feb 23 • 06:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

Duterte refuses to attend ICC pre-trial hearing, as former Philippine leader’s ‘drug war’ case begins

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has declined to attend his pre-trial hearing at the International Criminal Court regarding his participation in a controversial anti-drug campaign that resulted in thousands of deaths.

Feb 23 • 01:32 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Estonian Authorities: Cooperation with Ukraine to Catch Phone Fraudsters is Ongoing

Estonian authorities are collaborating with Ukraine to apprehend criminal organizations involved in phone fraud despite challenges posed by the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Feb 21 • 04:12 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Sick man stabbed his victims 77 times and tried to cut off their genitals before killing them

A depraved serial killer admitted to murdering at least 21 young boys in grotesquely violent ways, shocking the public with the details of his crimes.

Feb 21 • 04:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Accusations against FIFA and UEFA at the International Criminal Court for collusion with Israel in 'war crimes'

FIFA and UEFA face legal allegations at the International Criminal Court for complicity in war crimes in occupied Palestinian territories.

Feb 20 • 18:18 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The Fourth Anniversary of the War in Ukraine Will Be Commemorated in Vilnius with the 'Put in Jail' Action

An event in Vilnius will feature an AI-generated life-sized figure of Vladimir Putin in a criminal uniform, symbolizing calls for accountability for his regime.

Feb 20 • 04:59 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Match of Primorac and Jug in question due to pool name after war criminal from Morinj

The upcoming water polo match between Primorac and Jug is under jeopardy due to the naming of the Kotor city pool after Zoran Džimi Gopčević, a figure associated with war crimes.

Feb 17 • 12:02 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
Crime & Justice

Despite Documented Cases, Only One Indictment Filed for Looting During War – And It Ended in a Settlement

Only one criminal indictment has been filed for looting due to soldiers' actions during wars in Gaza and Lebanon, which ended in a settlement after it was shown that most of the money involved was counterfeit.

Feb 17 • 04:01 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Gang war in Rohtak! 22 bullets fired near police office, Bhau gang claims responsibility

A gang shooting in Rohtak, India, resulted in the death of a known criminal, raising serious concerns regarding law and order in the area.

Feb 17 • 03:13 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

From Atizapán to Colima: the rise of a sailor in times of criminal war

This article covers the dramatic rise of a military figure amid escalating violence in Mexico, starting from an extraordinary security incident in the Valley of Mexico.

Feb 15 • 07:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
Crime & Justice

Lorry driver who stockpiled guns in caravan for race 'war' jailed

A lorry driver has been sentenced to 16 years in prison after being convicted of stockpiling weapons and explosives intended for a race-related conflict in Essex, UK.

Feb 12 • 12:40 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

SBU sends text warning Russians are trying to recruit Ukrainians to register Starlink terminals

The SBU has issued a warning to Ukrainians about Russian attempts to recruit them for the registration of Starlink terminals intended for use by Russian troops, highlighting the criminal implications of such actions.

Feb 11 • 17:59 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

India has switched to the other side of the barricades: joins the US war

India's navy has seized three oil tankers off the coast of Mumbai linked to smuggling and controlled by a global criminal syndicate.

Feb 9 • 07:04 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Supreme Court: Japanese war criminal company Nishimatsu must compensate the victims' families of forced labor

The South Korean Supreme Court ruled that Nishimatsu Construction, a Japanese company involved in forced labor during the colonial era, must compensate the families of the victims.

Feb 9 • 01:34 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

We can about the exuberant Mamić with Arkan's widow: These are your HDZ patriots!

The Croatian political party Možemo criticized the ruling HDZ party for their connection with fugitive Zdravko Mamić, seen at a concert with the widow of a notorious war criminal.

Feb 7 • 18:46 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

We can about Mamić at Ceci: These are your HDZ patriots!

The Možemo party criticized the Croatian ruling party HDZ for their connections with fugitive Zdravko Mamić after he was seen at a concert kissing the hand of Svetlana Cece Ražnatović, the widow of a war criminal.

Feb 7 • 17:10 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Bulj: Mamić's Kissing of Arkan's Widow's Hand is a Symbol of the Lies Sold to the People

Bulj criticizes Mamić's public display of affection towards the widow of a war criminal as a representation of deceptive nationalism in Croatia.

Feb 7 • 15:12 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Newsfilter: Fico Opens Another Front and Bet on Total War Against Žilinka

Robert Fico reacted mildly to General Prosecutor Maroš Žilinka's press conference criticizing the Criminal Code amendment, calling it a politically motivated attack on the government and Slovakia.

Feb 6 • 19:34 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

The Girl Who Lived and Died with the World's Greatest Criminal

The article explores the life of Eva Braun, detailing her upbringing in Munich, her family background, and her eventual role as the companion of Adolf Hitler.

Feb 6 • 07:57 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
World

European officials warn Russian veterans could play a role in Moscow’s shadow war

Estonian officials caution that Russian war veterans, particularly those with criminal backgrounds, could pose security threats to Europe post-conflict.

Feb 5 • 12:21 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

VIDEO: A protest in Belgrade against the marking of the anniversary

Supporters of the opposition party 'Green-Left Front' and other pro-European groups gathered in central Belgrade to prevent a ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the death of World War II war criminal Milan Nedić by fascist and nationalist groups.

Feb 4 • 19:55 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Crime & Justice

War weapons for assaulting ships at sea: a network that introduced 2,500 kilos of cocaine in Cádiz from Colombia has been dismantled

A joint operation by customs officials, Guardia Civil, and National Police led to the arrest of 30 individuals and the dismantling of three criminal organizations linked to the 'Balkan Cartel' in Spain.

Jan 15 • 10:12 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

The policeman who killed Arkan was quickly identified, but not the orderer, and among numerous theories, the one about staged murder and a new identity stands out

This article discusses the assassination of notorious war criminal Željko Ražnatović Arkan 26 years ago in Belgrade, highlighting various theories surrounding his murder and the mystery of who ordered the hit.

Jan 15 • 09:58 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

Hind Rajab files a criminal lawsuit against an Israeli soldier in Austria

Hind Rajab's organization has filed a criminal lawsuit in Austria against Israeli soldier Yonatan Akriv for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during the Israeli military campaign on Gaza.

Jan 12 • 19:58 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
World

Trump's War with the Venezuelan Regime: Two Hundred Dead, Kidnapping of a Dictator, and a Nonexistent Cartel

U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration justify military operations in Venezuela as a fight against drug trafficking, claiming that Venezuelan dictator Maduro leads a vast criminal network responsible for smuggling drugs into the U.S.

Jan 9 • 14:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Šešelj, Dačić, and Brnabić celebrated Christmas with the song 'Return Duke to Dinara Again'

On Christmas Day, Serbian Assembly President Ana Brnabić joyfully watched a performance of the song 'Return Duke to Dinara Again,' which references the convicted war criminal Vojislav Šešelj, during a live broadcast by pro-government tabloid Informer.

Jan 7 • 21:08 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

The trial of Maduro has begun in New York: He declared himself innocent and a prisoner of war

The trial of Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, has commenced in a Manhattan federal court, facing charges of narco-terrorism and other serious crimes.

Jan 5 • 16:30 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

International Criminal Court: Trump Punishes Judges Whose Decisions He Disapproves Of

The article discusses how former President Trump retaliates against judges and prosecutors at the International Criminal Court in The Hague when their decisions do not align with his preferences, undermining international law.

Jan 1 • 16:54 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
World

Putin changes legislation so that Russia ignores international criminal court decisions

Putin has signed legislative amendments allowing Russia to disregard decisions from international criminal courts, a move seen as a response to ongoing initiatives to prosecute Russian officials for alleged war crimes in Ukraine.

Dec 29 • 16:26 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
World

Putin Signs Law Allowing Russia to Ignore Criminal Rulings of Foreign and International Courts

President Vladimir Putin has enacted a law that exempts Russia from complying with criminal rulings from foreign and international courts, signaling non-compliance with potential future prosecutions related to the war in Ukraine.

Dec 29 • 12:59 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

Grlić Radman: The arrest of a war criminal in Montenegro is proof of cooperation

Croatian Foreign Minister Gordan Grlić Radman stated that the arrest of a war criminal in Montenegro at Croatia's request marks progress in addressing outstanding issues with Podgorica, which is significant for Montenegro's European aspirations.

Dec 27 • 16:17 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Arrest of a war criminal wanted by Croatia. Showed prisoners as trophies

Croatian Foreign Minister Gordan Grlić Radman welcomed the arrest of Milorad Kovačević in Montenegro, who is sought by Croatia for war crimes against prisoners of war, and stated that Croatia is in constant contact with Montenegro regarding his extradition.

Dec 26 • 15:48 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

Objection Exclusive: How the Yugoslav Tribunal Changed International Criminal Justice

The indictment of Duško Tadić thirty years ago in The Hague marked a milestone in international criminal law, initiating efforts to hold war crimes accountable.

Dec 22 • 18:15 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
Crime & Justice

Crimes of the Serbian Army – Militia of the so-called SAO Krajina

The article discusses the formation and criminal activities of the SAO Krajina militia, a paramilitary unit of rebellious Serbs in Croatia responsible for crimes against Croats during the Yugoslav wars.

Jan 4 • 06:30 UTC

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