Stories from The Hague · Netherlands

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could be arrested if he travels to any of the 124 member states of the International Criminal Court (ICC). The United States, however, is not among these states.

The BBB Senate faction is opposing a ban on conversion therapy, despite earlier support for the measure. This development comes as ChatGPT is losing ground to Gemini and Claude in the workplace.

The Dutch Data Protection Authority has fined Yango, a subsidiary of Yandex, €100 million for routing EU user data to Russia. The Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA) is reportedly considering a €100 million fine for Yango related to data transfers.

Australian flotilla activists have joined a submission to the International Criminal Court against Israel. The submission includes survivor testimony and medical records, according to organizers. The activists are part of a flotilla.

Dutch police have dismantled a botnet that controlled 17 million devices. The operation targeted a mystery botnet, freeing the affected devices. The rise of AI-assisted development is also shifting software creation beyond traditional engineering departments.

Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova stated that Moscow's lawsuit at the International Court of Justice could take years to resolve. The lawsuit concerns Russia's case against Baltic states.

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has set new deadlines for further written responses in the case brought by South Africa against Israel. The court aims to expedite the case while ensuring due diligence.

Europol has shut down a Canadian platform involved in illicit activities. The operation targeted illegal activities conducted through the platform. Europol has announced the shutdown of a Canadian platform as part of an ongoing law enforcement operation. Europol announced the shutdown of an online platform based in Canada. The broadcast did not specify the nature of the platform or the reasons for its shutdown.

Malaysia is preparing to file a case against Israel at the International Court of Justice. The move signals growing international pressure on Israel regarding its actions. The case concerns alleged violations of international law in Gaza. The Malaysian government stated its commitment to seeking justice for Palestinians.

A fire has engulfed a senior housing complex in The Hague, leading to the evacuation of 40 to 50 residents. The fire caused extensive damage to the individual's residence.