European Union backs ICC after US sanctions on court judges | ICC News
EU affirms its unwavering support for the ICC, denouncing US sanctions as a threat to judicial independence and justice.The European Union “deeply regrets” the United…
Netherlands still backs Israeli F-35 ‘supply chain of death’: Report | Gaza News
The Netherlands is still supporting the supply chain of Israel’s version of the F-35 fighter jet, more than a year after a court banned direct…
London Mayor Sadiq Khan backs calls to decriminalise possessing ‘small quantities’ of cannabis
SIR Sadiq Khan has backed calls to decriminalise possessing small amounts of cannabis.London’s mayor said a report published today gave “a compelling case”.The London Drugs…
S. Korean candidate Kim Moon-soo backs Trump summit with Kim Jong Un: adviser
1 of 3 | Policy advisor Kim Hyung-suk said Monday that People Power Party presidential candidate Kim Moon-soo would support a summit between U.S. President…
EU backs tariffs on fertiliser imports from Russia, Belarus | Russia-Ukraine war News
European Parliament backs bill that will enact duties in July and gradually increase them over three years.The European Parliament has voted to impose tariffs on…
Supreme Court rebukes Texas judges, backs hearing before deportation for detained Venezuelans
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Friday told conservative judges in Texas they must offer a hearing to detained Venezuelans whom the Trump administration wants to send…
L.A. council backs $30 minimum wage for tourism workers, despite industry warnings
The Los Angeles City Council voted Wednesday to approve a sweeping package of minimum wage increases for workers in the tourism industry, despite objections from…
Cher backs lawsuit over L.A. Zoo elephants: They ‘served their time’
The decades-long controversy over the Los Angeles Zoo’s elephants is intensifying, even after officials announced that Billy and Tina will be moved to a zoo…
‘It’s a business’ – Darts icon backs plan to move World Championship from Alexandra Palace and hand £2MILLION to winner
A Darts icon has backed a proposed venue change for the PDC World Darts Championships.Alexandra Palace has been the tournament's home since its 2008 move…
Trump says he doesn’t know if he backs due process rights
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Trump is circumspect about his duties to uphold due process rights laid out in the Constitution, saying in a new interview…
Trump says ‘I don’t know’ when asked if he backs US due process rights | Donald Trump News
President Donald Trump has said he is unsure whether people in the United States are entitled to due process rights guaranteed by the US Constitution…
Trump backs off threat to fire Fed Chair Powell, as stock market surges | Donald Trump News
United States President Donald Trump has backed off his threat to fire the head of the US Federal Reserve, after his broadsides against the central…
Trump backs Hegseth after reports of second Signal chat on Yemen strikes | Donald Trump News
US president calls latest controversy over defence chief’s handling of military information a ‘waste of time’.United States President Donald Trump has backed his defence chief…
L.A. City Council backs huge trash fee hikes for residents
The Los Angeles City Council moved Friday to dramatically increase trash fees in a bid to raise money and close a billion-dollar budget deficit. On…
Netanyahu backs dismissal of Israeli reservists calling for end to Gaza war | Israel-Palestine conflict News
About 1,000 current and retired Israeli Air Force pilots sign letter, saying Gaza war only serves ‘political interests’.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has denounced about…
Elon Musk backs ‘free trade zone’ between US and Europe | Politics News
Elon Musk calls for a US-Europe free-trade zone with zero tariffs while EU plans a response to US import duties.Tech billionaire Elon Musk has called…
UN official backs call for FIFA action on gender oppression in Afghanistan | Football News
The UN special rapporteur on Afghanistan urges ‘strong stand’ from FIFA for nation’s women to make return to international football.Afghanistan’s national women’s football team have…
Ben Carson backs Donald Trump, ‘a very intelligent man’
Reporting from Miami — Ben Carson threw his support behind Donald Trump on Friday, calling the Republican presidential front-runner a “very intelligent man that cares deeply about…
Russia’s Putin backs idea of Ukraine ceasefire, but voices doubts | News
Putin supports US ceasefire plan but insists on guarantees for a long-lasting peace to address root causes of conflict.Russian President Vladimir Putin says he agrees…
NATO’s Rutte backs Bosnia after separatist moves by Serbian region | Conflict News
Visit to Sarajevo comes after Bosnian Serb leaders bar federal judicial authorities and police from Republika Srpska.NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has pledged the military alliance’s…