The former president sat with his chin resting on his hands as the proceedings opened.

Philippines ex-leader Duterte appears in ICC courtroom

Duterte faces three counts of crimes against humanity linked to his anti-drug campaign

$100 oil hits streets as fuel anger spreads worldwide

Governments must choose between passing fuel costs to consumers or taking on more debt

French fishermen make a fire as they block the access of the oil depot of Frontignan, near Sete, south of France, on September 16, 2026 during a a protest aimed at drawing the governments attention to rising fuel prices and the deterioration in their working conditions.

French ex-minister Dati goes on trial for corruption

Former culture minister faces corruption trial over Renault-Nissan fees

Mayor of the 7th district of Paris Rachida Dati, who was also France's ex-culture minister. Photo taken on August 24, 2026.

Spanish PM denies being blackmailed by Morocco

Madrid insists no solid proof Rabat orchestrated July migrant wave into Ceuta

Migrants who crossed from Morocco into Spain are escorted by Spanish police to temporary shelters after being cleared from a beach in the Spanish exlave of Ceuta on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026.

Poland, Ukraine slam Russian strikes near border

Warsaw-bound locomotive hit just after train carrying British ex-PM passed through

In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Ukrzaliznytsia Railway Company Press Office, a locomotive damaged in a Russian drone attack is seen at Yahodyn railway station near Ukraine's border with Poland, Ukraine, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026.

Two injured in wildfire on Spain's Costa del Sol

Around 20 aircraft were supporting more than 100 firefighters on land

Spain

Sweden votes as far-right eyes historic power

Akesson was confident of victory at a final election rally on Saturday in Stockholm

Sweden's general election was too close to call early Monday, as the incumbent prime minister and the left-wing opposition leader both said they were ready to govern and the far right was seen losing ground.

Trump lands in Ireland for golf tournament, PM talks

Trump’s Irish trip fuels ethics debate over golf resorts and presidential duties

US President Donald Trump (R) speaks with Ireland's Prime Minister Micheál Martin (C) and his wife Mary O'Shea (L) as he is welcomed at Farmleigh House in Phoenix Park in the Irish capital Dublin on September 12, 2026.

French police suspect train derailment was sabotage

Dozens injured as Rouen–Caen service derails near Renault factory

SNCF workers stand next to a derailed train carriage in Cléon, northwestern France, on September 12, 2026, the morning after the train derailed.

‘Pervert glasses’ spark privacy backlash across Europe

Secret filming fears grow as AI-powered glasses become increasingly popular across world

Critics warn the devices could enable secret filming, facial recognition and a wider invasion of privacy. [Illustrative image]

Modi-Putin ‘car diplomacy’: Four shared rides in a year

Leaders have used journeys between engagements for conversations away from formal meetings

PM Modi, President Putin share car ride to INNOPROM exhibition after talks in New Delhi on Friday, September 11, 2026.

Diana’s ‘revenge dress’ could fetch $300,000 at auction

The iconic gown will be displayed in London, Hong Kong and Geneva before the New York sale

Princess Diana

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