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The NRC front page features a mix of international and domestic news. Top stories include an analysis of US resistance to the International Criminal Court (ICC), an interview with international law expert Philippe Sands, a report on a Houthi attack in Saudi Arabia, and political developments in…
The US opposition to the International Criminal Court is profound, stemming from a belief that as the world's policeman, they should be rewarded rather than punished. Diplomats reflect on historical precedents and offer advice, including steadfast refusal to comply with certain demands.
International law faces its greatest challenge since 1945, according to legal scholar and author Philippe Sands. Despite the difficulties, he remains optimistic and combative, drawing inspiration from post-war jurists who did not despair.
A Houthi rebel attack on King Khalid International Airport near Riyadh on Saturday resulted in at least twelve deaths and over three hundred injuries, according to Saudi aviation authorities. The Houthi group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
A faction of the French left is selecting its presidential candidate this weekend, but unity seems distant. Former President François Hollande is testing his popularity amidst the political disarray.
The young defender Givairo Read is a key player in the revitalized Feyenoord team, which secured its lead in the Eredivisie with a 2-0 victory over AZ. The club's philosophy emphasizes building a team over buying one.
The deadlock over the budget in Brussels remains unresolved, with no party making moves to break the impasse.
Marianne Vos has won her fifteenth world title in Australia, marking her second victory on an unpaved road.
At least fifteen people have died following a Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia, with impacts reported in several areas.
Train services between Rotterdam and Delft have been suspended due to arson on the railway tracks.
The co-pilot of a FlyDubai flight allegedly attempted to intentionally crash the aircraft at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv.
The British government has called off the controversial Orangemen's Day march, which had been exacerbating tensions in Northern Ireland.
