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UN's Top Court: Israel's Occupation Illegal

The International Court of Justice in The Hague (ICJ) rules that Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories is illegal, and that it must cease as soon as possible.

Greta Thunberg arrested in the Netherlands

Wilders pulls the strings from behind the scenes – new government in The Hague

With completely untested ministers, civil servant Dick Schoof takes over as Prime Minister in the Netherlands. The question is how – and if – Islam-critical Geert Wilders can govern from behind the scenes.

Malian jihadist convicted of war crimes

A influential jihadist from Mali is sentenced for war crimes and crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague.

Ordinary and Dull - and Next in Line to Lead NATO

An everyday man who has been called "Teflon-Rutte", as scandals seem to bounce right off him. When Mark Rutte takes over the leadership of Nato – in the midst of a raging war – it may become harder to dodge the crises. But the 57-year-old Dutchman is described as an extremely polished diplomat.

Mark Rutte to become new Nato chief

Dutchman Mark Rutte will become Nato's next chief, the defence alliance announced in a statement. "I know I'm leaving Nato in good hands", writes outgoing Jens Stoltenberg on X.

ICC: Russian top officials to be arrested

The International Criminal Court ICC in The Hague issues an arrest warrant for Russia's former Defence Minister Sergey Shoigu. The Chief of the General Staff Valeriy Gerasimov is also subject to an order for detention.

Ordinary and Dull - and Next to Lead NATO

An everyday man who has been called "Teflon-Rutte", as scandals seem to just roll off him. When Mark Rutte, by all accounts, takes over the leadership of Nato – in the midst of a raging war – it may become harder to dodge the crises. But the 57-year-old Dutchman is described as an extremely polished diplomat.