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UN’s climate crisis vote shows political momentum is growing, say experts

Resolution backed by 141 states hailed as ‘new chapter’ that could improve climate diplomacy and litigation efforts

The Guardian - UK

UN climate vote strengthens calls for rich nations to pay for damage

Nearly a year after the International Court of Justice declared that states have legal obligations to combat climate change, the United Nations General Assembly has thrown its political weight behind the opinion – reinforcing a growing push to turn climate promises into legal accountability.

Radio France Internationale

India abstains on UNGA resolution on ICJ climate opinion

India abstained from a UN General Assembly resolution on climate change obligations, citing concerns it undermined the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) architecture. New Delhi argued the resolution elevated an ICJ advisory opinion to a binding status, potentially imposing unagreed obligations on developing nations and limiting policy space.

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Australia backs historic United Nations climate vote

A United Nations vote on state climate change obligations has received overwhelming international support in a major win for its Pacific island proponents.

AAP

UN General Assembly backs world court climate ruling, US among nations opposing

The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday adopted a resolution reinforcing countries’ obligations to combat climate change, though the text was weakened under pressure from major greenhouse gas emitters. The move follows an advisory opinion by the International Court of Justice last year calling failure to meet climate commitments “unlawful”…

France 24

‘It’s like stealing’: Palestinian family’s seized property listed on Booking.com

West Bank home described as ‘ideal for outdoor gatherings’ is among 41 listed rentals in illegal Israeli settlements

The Guardian - UK

UN members prepare for pivotal vote on landmark ICJ climate justice ruling

If resolution is passed, governments will recognise their legal responsibility to cut greenhouse gas emissions

The Guardian - UK

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Should emissions from coal burned overseas be considered in Australian mine approvals? For the first time, the High Court will decide

Australia’s High Court will today hear its first ever climate case. It could have real implications for fossil fuel producers across the country.

The Conversation

Wars destroy lives and the climate. Why aren’t we counting military emissions?

When delegates gathered for COP30 in Belém, Brazil in November 2025, they scrutinized various sectors of the global economy for their contributions to rising greenhouse gases. Agriculture, aviation, steel, cement — all were on the table. One topic not discussed was war.

The Conversation

Guyana and Venezuela return to UN court to settle historic dispute over valuable border region

Guyana has argued at the International Court of Justice that 70% of its territory is at stake in a historic border dispute with Venezuela over a swath of jungle that is rich in resources

The Independent UK

Benjamin Netanyahu Condemns 'Violent' Attempted Assassination of Trump Amid Israel Facing Court Proceedings for Genocide

Israeli PM Netanyahu condemns an assassination attempt on Trump while facing his own legal challenges, including an ICC arrest warrant and genocide allegations at the ICJ.

International Business Times UK

World Court celebrates 80-year anniversary as the international legal framework is under strain

The United Nations secretary-general warns that international law is eroding

The Independent UK

World held hostage by reliance on fossil fuels, Christiana Figueres warns – and climate health impacts are ‘mother of all injustices’

Former UN climate chief to co-chair Lancet Commission examining how sea-level rise is reshaping health, wellbeing and inequality

The Guardian - AU

If Trump commits war crimes in Iran, he can be prosecuted

There is no question that Trump’s threats, if carried out, would amount to war crimes. The international justice system is positioned to act

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UK complicit in desecration of international law in Gaza, says Corbyn-led tribunal

Unofficial body co-chaired by ex-Labour leader says Britain failed to meet its duty to seek to prevent a genocide

The Independent UK

US defends Israel against South Africa's allegation of genocide filed to top UN court

The United States will intervene in the genocide case against Israel at the U.N.’s highest court, according to a filing obtained by The Associated Press

The Guardian - US

Vanuatu moves forward with UN climate resolution despite Trump opposition

Pacific island says the US weakened its proposal to advance a key climate ruling but vows to hold major polluters accountable

Euronews

Tiny island’s climate reparations proposal labelled 'major threat' to US industry

Vanuatu wants a vote on its UN climate reparations plan in March, but the Trump administration is urging nations to oppose it.

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The Independent UK

Trump administration urges nations to call for the withdrawal of a UN climate proposal

The Trump administration is urging other nations to press a tiny Pacific island country to withdraw a United Nations draft resolution supporting strong action to prevent climate change, including reparations for damage caused by any nation that fails to take actiom

The Conversation

With international law at a ‘breaking point’, a tiny country goes after Myanmar’s junta on its own

Just four months ago, Timor-Leste formally became a member of the Association of Southeast Asian States (ASEAN).

The Guardian - UK

C of E bishops criticise UK inaction over Israel’s ‘West Bank de facto annexation’

Three bishops accuse British government of contributing to ‘culture of impunity’ in the occupied territory

The Guardian - UK

South Africa expels top Israeli diplomat over ‘insulting attacks’ on president

Ariel Seidman declared persona non grata and given 72 hours to leave country after remarks on social media

The Independent UK

Myanmar turned lives of Rohingya Muslims into ‘nightmare’, international court told on first day of genocide trial

Case centres around Myanmar military’s operations in 2016 and 2017 that sent over 700,000 Rohingya refugees fleeing into neighbouring Bangladesh to escape persecution

The Guardian - UK

‘Big step forward’: Myanmar military faces Rohingya genocide case at UN court

Survivors of violence hope proceedings will bring justice a step closer and set a precedent for future genocide allegations

The Independent UK

UN court to begin hearings on whether Myanmar committed genocide against the Rohingya

Myanmar will face accusations that it is responsible for genocide against the Rohingya ethnic minority at the top court of the United Nations, as long-awaited hearings are set to begin

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