New filings this month keep pre-trial fights alive after judges confirmed charges of crimes against humanity and set a November opening.

After January merits hearings, the International Court of Justice is expected to rule this year on whether Myanmar violated the Genocide Convention toward the Rohingya.

The International Court of Justice finished four days of argument on Germany's preliminary objections in a case about alleged breaches tied to the Occupied Palestinian Territory.

The foundation announced a New York death at home. Court Magazine notes the legal-adjacent legacy: Ms. magazine, honors, and unfinished statutory fights.

In the latest development in the Madison Brooks case, attorneys for one of the defendants have asked a Baton Rouge judge to ban the victim’s family and supporters from wearing pink in the courtroom. Pink was Madison Brooks’ favorite color and has become the signature color of the Madison Brooks Foundation founded by her mother. Defense lawyers argue that coordinated pink attire could prejudice the jury and create an intimidating atmosphere. The family and prosecutors call it

JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. — Before he became the subject of leaked dispatch logs, viral true-crime broadcasts, and sealed state records, Nolan Wells was an 18-year-old freshman offensive lineman at Southwest Mississippi Community College. He was a son who called his mother daily, a teammate known for a steady presence and a wide smile, and a young athlete preparing for his upcoming college football season. On July 4, Nolan boarded a 22-foot Triton offshore boat with three friends

LA CEIBA, Honduras — In a city known for its Caribbean coastline and bustling commercial center, a profound sense of grief has settled over neighborhoods where four young relatives were known not for controversy or violence, but for their quiet participation in the local Jehovah's Witness congregation. Within the span of just a few days, what began as concern over four family members who had failed to return home evolved into one of the most disturbing criminal investigations

For decades, buying a home represented financial stability and the promise of building long-term wealth. Today, that dream is becoming increasingly difficult to achieve for millions of young adults across North America, Europe, Australia, and parts of Asia. Even professionals earning solid incomes are finding themselves priced out of the housing market as home values and borrowing costs continue climbing. In many major cities, wages have failed to keep pace with rapidly incre

Artificial intelligence is no longer viewed simply as a tool for automating repetitive tasks. Today, some of the world's largest companies are using AI to draft legal documents, analyze financial reports, write marketing campaigns, review software code, and even assist executives in making strategic business decisions. What was once considered science fiction has rapidly become part of everyday corporate life. Unlike previous waves of automation that primarily affected manufa

For millions of families around the world, the headlines announcing a ceasefire in the Middle East brought relief—but not immediate financial recovery. While bombs may have stopped falling, the economic ripple effects continue reaching dinner tables, gas pumps, and grocery stores thousands of miles away. Global conflicts have once again demonstrated how deeply connected today's economy has become, where instability in one region can quickly influence household budgets around

Kicked, Strangled, and Forced to Kiss the Flag: The Brutal Torture of 13-Year-Old Thaer Hamayel By Court Magazine International Bureau Published 1 May 2026 RAMALLAH — The harrowing testimony of 13-year-old Thaer Hamayel has sent shockwaves through human rights circles, detailing a level of depravity in military detention that transcends standard security measures. After his release from Israeli custody, the child from Beita village has come forward with a chilling account of

West Bank: Investigation into South Hebron Hills Incident By Court Magazine International Bureau UMM AL-KHAIR — An investigation is underway following an incident in the South Hebron Hills where a young Palestinian girl was struck by a vehicle driven by an Israeli man. The event, which occurred in the Bedouin hamlet of Umm al-Khair, has once again highlighted the fractious legal and social landscape of the occupied West Bank. The Incident Witnesses report that five-year-old S

The relationship between the White House and the Holy See hit a new low this week as President Trump and Pope Leo XIV traded public barbs over the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Following the Pope's criticism of the U.S. administration's military strategy in Iran, Trump responded by telling the Pontiff he needs to "get real" about the "nasty" realities of global security. The President defended his record, describing the war in Iran as a "little diversion" necessary to

A ten-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon officially began at midnight, offering a brief reprieve after weeks of intense military conflict. President Trump, speaking from the White House before a trip to Las Vegas, expressed high optimism that this truce is the first major step toward a broader peace deal with Iran. He suggested that leaders from both Israel and Lebanon could visit Washington within the next few days for a historic meeting. However, the peace is already

President Donald Trump has issued a final warning to Tehran, demanding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday evening. In a series of social media posts, the President threatened "Bridge Day" strikes against Iranian infrastructure, including major civilian bridges and power plants, if the maritime passage remains blocked. The ultimatum comes as the U.S.-Israel war on Iran reaches its 38th day. The tension has put global markets on edge as the Tuesday 8 p.m. EDT dea

President Marcos had previously hoped to keep the peso from hitting this 60-mark, but with oil prices rising, the pressure on the cost of living for Filipinos is only going to get tougher. The Philippine peso just hit a point we haven't seen before, and it’s hitting people’s wallets hard. On Thursday, the currency broke a record for all the wrong reasons, closing at 60.10 pesos for every 1 US dollar . When the peso loses value like this, it’s not just a number on a screen—it

A landmark UN investigation has concluded that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have crossed a horrific threshold in Sudan, with their actions in El-Fasher exhibiting the "clear hallmarks of genocide." The report, which follows an 18-month siege and a "three-day massacre," marks the most significant legal condemnation of the conflict to date. The Siege and the Fall The city of El-Fasher, once a final refuge for hundreds of thousands of displaced people, fell to the RSF in late

As the regional conflict in the Middle East intensifies, a silent and devastating crisis is unfolding at the border between Lebanon and Syria. In what aid agencies are calling a "reverse migration," over 125,000 people have fled across the frontier in the last fortnight. Perhaps most distressing is the demographic of those in flight: more than half are children. The Flight from the Bekaa The exodus began in earnest following a sharp escalation in cross-border hostilities on M

The situation between the US, Israel, and Iran has reached a dangerous boiling point. President Trump has now made it clear: if Iran continues to strike Qatari gas facilities, the US is prepared to "massively blow up" the South Pars gas field —the largest of its kind in the world. This follows a massive Israeli strike on Wednesday that hit the Iranian side of that very same gas field. While the White House initially claimed they "knew nothing" about the Israeli mission, repor

While the Israeli military is flying missions over Tehran, its top political leaders are finding the skies over Europe far less welcoming. A growing list of European nations has signaled that they will fulfill their legal obligations to the International Criminal Court (ICC), creating a "de facto" travel ban for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and, potentially, other high-ranking officials. The Legal Trigger: The Rome Statute The tension stems from arrest warrants issued b