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23 February 2026

The International Criminal Court Headquarters in The Hague, Netherlands.

ICC judges assess case against Duterte over Philippines 'war on drugs' killings

Judges at the UN-backed International Criminal Court (ICC) on Monday opened a confirmation of charges hearing for former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, to determine whether there is sufficient evidence to send him to trial on alleged crimes against humanity linked to killings during the country's so-called "war on drugs".

Human Rights

A mother and her daughter walk past a heavily damaged industrial building in Kyiv following an overnight attack, as firefighters continue to spray water at the remains.

Myriad fragments, one tragedy: How four years of war changed Ukraine

Although fighting had been raging in the east of Ukraine since Russia's invasion of Crimea in 2014, most in the country did not believe all-out war would occur. With the full-scale invasion now reaching the four-year mark, many Ukrainians cannot believe it has gone on for so long, with no end in sight.

Peace and Security

A nutrition worker measures the arm of a severely malnourished baby at a clinic in South Sudan.

South Sudan fighting displaces nearly 280,000; UN warns of 'perfect storm'

Renewed fighting in South Sudan's Jonglei state has displaced hundreds of thousands of civilians in recent weeks, damaged health facilities, fuelled the spread of cholera and prompting the UN relief chief to warn of a "perfect storm" of conflict, climate shocks and deprivation.

Humanitarian Aid

Migrants who have attempted to cross the Mediterranean into Europe are rescued at sea. (file)

World News in Brief: Civilian casualties in Afghanistan, migrant deaths off Crete, call for justice in Brazil trial

The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has received credible reports of civilian casualties following airstrikes carried out by Pakistan inside Afghanistan late on 21 February and into the early hours of the next day.

Peace and Security

A white car drives down a damaged street in Ukraine, flanked by heavily bombed apartment buildings with broken windows and charred facades.

Ukraine: $588 billion recovery cost over the next 10 years

Reconstruction and recovery in Ukraine will cost almost $588 billion over the next decade, or nearly three times the estimated GDP in 2025, as housing, energy and other critical sectors continue to come under fire from Russian forces.

Humanitarian Aid

António Guterres, United Nations Secretary-General, speaking at the opening of the High-level segment, 61st session of the Human Rights Council, Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland - 23 February 2026

Doing what's right is 'not a spectator sport', Human Rights Council warned

In Geneva, delegates from more than 120 countries gathered on Monday to mark 20 years of the UN Human Rights Council and a shared commitment to international law, amid runaway global instability, wars and resurgent conflict.

Human Rights