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What’s on the front page of The Independent? Netanyahu Faces War Crimes Arrest WarrantIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant face arrest warrants from the International Criminal Court (ICC) over allegations of war crimes in Gaza. These include charges of using “starvation as a method of war” and directing attacks on civilians. Hamas leader Mohammed Deif, reportedly killed earlier in the year, is also cited in the warrants. This development isolates Netanyahu internationally and complicates efforts to negotiate a ceasefire amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza.Labour’s John Prescott Dies at 86Former UK Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott,…

The ICC has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and the former defence minister, Yoav Gallant. The European leaders – including PM Keir Starmer – have backed the arrest of Netanyahu, and several papers note if the Israeli prime minister steps foot in the UK, he’ll be arrested.

Several papers pay tribute to the ex-deputy prime minister John Prescott who died at 86. Other domestic stories include the latest death in the alcohol poisonings in Laos, this time a 28-year-old British woman. There is ongoing coverage of the farm tax fallout and No 10’s vow to stand with Ukraine features.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said the use of US and UK missiles by Ukraine means the West is now involved in his war against Ukraine.

On November 23, 1989, a commando group made up of Lucchese, Graviano and Madonia killed the sister, mother and aunt of Francesco Marino Mannoia, who had begun to collaborate with judge Falcone. Now it turns out that the information offered to the police by the youngest of… Bagheria, 35 years ago the massacre of women. Riina’s revenge against the repentant Mannoia https://palermo.repubblica.it/cronaca/2024/11/22/news/bagheria_strage_donne_pentito_mannoia-423682650/?rss

Bergamo, ITALY, KINGNEWSWIRE // On Sunday, November 10, hundreds of Scientologists gathered to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the presence of the Church of Scientology Mission in Bergamo. In fact, Scientology’s presence in Bergamo began in the early 1980s, when a small group of believers who attended the Church of Scientology in Milan decided to start spreading Scientology principles in their area on a permanent basis. Since then, the group has grown significantly until the current mission was founded. A mission has the task of making the religion of Scientology known by providing information services that help a person take…

British lawyer is fifth person to die in suspected methanol poisoning in Laos A British backpacker has died in a suspected methanol poisoning case after allegedly being served free drinks in Laos. Simone White, a solicitor from Orpington in Kent, is the fifth tourist to die following the incident in the Vang Vieng area. The 28-year-old is believed to have died after she reportedly fell ill last week while staying in the backpacking hotspot with her friend Bethany Clarke, also from Orpington, who said she had been in hospital after the incident as well. Ms White’s death comes after an…

Backed by Western board members including the US, UK and France, a new IAEA resolution condemns Iran’s lack of transparency in cooperating with the agency, alluding to “deeply troubling” signs that Iran is developing a nuclear weapon. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments in the Middle East. Live: IAEA board passes resolution denouncing Iran's lack of transparency

Get ready for the Geminids as the total number of known Near-Earth objects (NEO’s) exceeds 36,000 and one of these, 2006 WB, which will sale by Earth (no reason to panic) at a comfortable distance on Tuesday November 26. This 100 metre asteroid is a reminder of the ever-present threat from space and while modern technology provides us with the means to detect these bodies, little has been done to effectively deal with them. Night Sky: Get ready for the Geminids Last weekend saw November’s full Moon, or full Beaver Moon, grace our autumn skies, marking the fourth and final supermoon…

Haiti’s foreign minister on Thursday summoned the French ambassador to protest “unacceptable” comments made by French President Emmanuel Macron. Macron was filmed calling Haiti’s leadership “completely stupid” while speaking to a bystander about the current political and humanitarian situation in the Caribbean nation. In an official statement obtained by the French news agency AFP, Haiti’s transitional presidential council expressed its “indignation at what it considers unfriendly and inappropriate remarks which ought to be rectified.” It added that it was lodging an official protest with France’s Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs. What did Emmanuel Macron say? At the center of the…

He still remembers every detail of that day thirty-two years ago. “I also see before my eyes how she was dressed: black leggings, flowered tunic, headband on her beautiful black hair”. And then that sound. Antonietta Di Felice was seventeen and a half years old when she saw her father take up a hunting rifle and shoot her mother. Antoinette’s battle: “My father killed my mother and now he will dispose of her ashes” https://genova.repubblica.it/cronaca/2024/11/22/news/femminicidi_antonietta_di_felice_mio_padre_uccise_mia_madre_e_ora_disporra_delle_sue_ceneri_dopo_esumazione-423680597/?rss

Marine Le Pen criticises French prosecutors for seeking a ‘political death sentence’ The French far-right leader says her embezzlement trial is “politicised” and denounces prosecutors for seeking to ban her from public office. French far-right leader Marine Le Pen says she is facing a “political death sentence” in her embezzlement trial with prosecutors seeking an immediate five-year ban from public office, a punishment that would bar her from running in the 2027 presidential election. Le Pen, her National Rally (RN) party, and 24 others—party officials, employees, ex-lawmakers, and parliamentary assistants—are accused of using EU funds to pay staff who worked…