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Why did the ICC issue arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Galant?
The ICC found reasonable grounds to believe they bore responsibility for the war crime of starvation and crimes against humanity during the war in Gaza.
What practical implications do the ICC arrest warrants have for Netanyahu and Galant?
The warrants mean that ICC's 124 member states are expected to arrest them if they enter their territories, significantly restricting their movement.
How did Israel respond to the ICC's arrest warrants?
Israeli officials denied any wrongdoing, claimed they acted in line with international law, and rejected the ICC's jurisdiction in the past.
What are the specific charges against Netanyahu and Galant?
They are accused of creating conditions of life calculated to bring about the destruction of part of the civilian population in Gaza, resulting in deaths due to malnutrition and dehydration, and intentionally directing attacks against civilians.
What is the UN climate summit in Azerbaijan aiming to achieve?
The summit aims to reach a final deal, particularly on a new target to replace the $100 billion a year pledged by rich nations to help poorer countries fight global warming.
Why is the US Justice Department proposing to break up Google's monopoly?
The Justice Department argues that Google has illegally crushed competition in the internet search market, and proposes measures like selling off its Chrome browser and stopping deals that make its search engine the default.
What are the proposed measures to end Google's search monopoly?
The proposals include selling off the Chrome browser, stopping Google from making deals to be the default search engine, and banning it from entering the browser market for five years.
What is the Australian Parliament debating regarding social media use by children?
Australia is debating a bill to prevent children under 16 from using apps like Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok, with companies facing fines of up to $33 million if they fail to comply.
Why is the Ugandan opposition politician Kiza Besije in custody?
Besije was abducted in Kenya and taken to Uganda, where he is now charged with crimes against national security.
What is the main issue at the COP29 climate summit in Azerbaijan?
The summit is facing deadlock over a final deal, particularly on agreeing a new target to replace the $100 billion a year pledged by rich nations to help poorer countries fight global warming.
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- Arrest warrants issued for Netanyahu and Galant over war crimes in Gaza.
- The ICC found reasonable grounds to believe they bear responsibility for starvation and crimes against humanity.
- The warrants restrict their movement and require ICC member states to arrest them if they enter their territories.
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