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Japan, North Macedonia join list of countries applying to ICC over Russia's invasion of Ukraine – Prosecutor General.

The number of countries that have applied to the International Criminal Court (ICC) over the Russian invasion of Ukraine has increased to 41 after the appeal of Japan and North Macedonia, Prosecutor General of Ukraine Iryna Venediktova has said.

"Japan and North Macedonia have also appealed to the International Criminal Court over Russia's invasion and crimes committed in Ukraine. The total number of applications by states is 41," Venediktova wrote on Twitter on Friday evening.

On March 3, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that 38 countries have filed the largest appeal to the ICC over Russia's invasion of Ukraine. On the same day, ICC Prosecutor in The Hague Karim Khan announced that after the appeal of 39 member states, the court was launching a full-scale investigation of crimes related to Russia's military aggression against Ukraine.

Press Secretary of the President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Peskov said earlier that Moscow rejects allegations of war crimes in Ukraine, and the Russian Federation is not a member of the ICC.

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Amnesty: Global rule of law on brink of collapse, fueled by AI - VOANews.

Amnesty: Global rule of law on brink of collapse, fueled by AI - VOANews.

A breakdown in the international rule of law is being accelerated through rapid advancement in technology and artificial intelligence, which risks a “supercharging” of human rights violations. That’s according to the new annual report by rights gr...

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Cameraman sues Megan Thee Stallion for harassment

Cameraman sues Megan Thee Stallion for harassment

Hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion is being sued for harassment by a cameraman who said he was forced to watch her have sex. Emilio Garcia filed a lawsuit alleging he was trapped inside a moving vehicle with the artist in a foreign country while she...

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House Speaker Mike Johnson plans to visit Columbia University protesters.

House Speaker Mike Johnson plans to visit Columbia University protesters.

Protests on college campuses across the country have been calling for the divestment of funds from Israeli military operations.

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New video of American hostage in Gaza released by Hamas.

New video of American hostage in Gaza released by Hamas.

Hersh Goldberg-Pollin had been held captive by Hamas for 201 days after being captured during the Oct. 7 attack. Subscribe to ABC News on YouTube: Watch 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events on ABC News Live: Watch full episodes of World ...

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Morning News NOW Full Broadcast – April 24

Morning News NOW Full Broadcast – April 24

A gag order hearing is held in former President Trump’s hush money trial, the Senate passes the provision that could lead to a nationwide ban on TikTok and universities face backlash over the handling of protests focused on the Israel-Hamas war. »...

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Riderless horses seen galloping through central London- VOA News.

Riderless horses seen galloping through central London- VOA News.

Four people were taken to hospital after frightened army horses broke loose during morning exercises in central London and galloped through the streets at rush hour, the army and emergency services said. A number of prestigious army cavalry regime...

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