The people of 24 July

Forty deputies of the Polish Sejm leave the Law and Justice party as part of a dispute between party leader Jarosław Kaczyński and member Mateusz Morawiecki.

Politics · 24 Jul · with Mateusz Morawiecki

Diplomatic sources say International Criminal Court member states voted to remove chief prosecutor Karim Ahmad Khan following sexual misconduct allegations.

Crime & Justice · 24 Jul

Spanish interior minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska declares a national emergency over wildfires in the Community of Madrid and the Province of Ávila, placing the Military Emergencies Unit in command. Authorities evacuate more than 10,000 people as three major fires remain uncontrolled.

Disasters · 24 Jul

For the ninth consecutive day, thousands continue to protest in Kyiv, Ukraine, demanding Mykhailo Fedorov's reinstatement as Minister of Defence.

Politics · 24 Jul

The U.S. treasury department announces sanctions against nine firms and four people associated with sanctioned Iranian financer Babak Zanjani after attempting to evade previous sanctions.

World · 24 Jul

Venezuelan foreign minister Félix Plasencia says the country will withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), citing alleged geographic bias. The ICC says it has not received formal notice and that existing investigations and cooperation obligations remain unaffected.

World · 24 Jul

A South African court temporarily halts the parliament's impeachment inquiry into president Cyril Ramaphosa over the theft of US$580,000 from his farm, pending his challenge to a report finding possible constitutional violations.

Crime & Justice · 24 Jul

Bangladeshi president Mohammed Shahabuddin resigns from office, citing health reasons.

Politics · 24 Jul