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On June 26, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1881, Ya'akov Cohen, Israeli linguist, poet, and playwright (died 1960) was born. In 1911, Babe Didrikson Zaharias, American golfer and basketball player (died 1956) was born. In 1914, Sultan Ahmad Nanupuri, Bangladeshi Islamic scholar and teacher (died 1997) was born. In 1930, Wolfgang Schwanitz, East German secret police (died 2022) was born. In 1939, Zainuddin Maidin, Malaysian politician (died 2018) was born. In 1963, Mikhail Khodorkovsky, Russian-Swiss businessman and philanthropist was born. In 1979, Akwasi Afrifa, Ghanaian soldier and politician, 3rd Head of State of Ghana (born 1936) passed away. In 1994, Jahanara Imam, Bangladeshi author and activist (born 1929) passed away. In 1995, Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani deposes his father Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar, in a bloodless coup d'état. In 2003, Marc-Vivien Foé, Cameroon footballer (born 1975) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

'They THREATENED My Family If I Pursued ISRAEL': ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan

Al Arabiya English

June 26, 2026

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International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim A. A. Khan KC speaks exclusively to Al Arabiya English about the investigation into allegations against him, the upcoming vote by ICC member states, and the political pressure surrounding the International Criminal Court. Khan discusses the independent judges' findings, sanctions imposed against him, alleged threats targeting him, his family, ICC judges, and UN officials, and explains why he believes coercive measures against international justice undermine the rule of law. He also reflects on arrest warrants issued by the ICC, the court's independence, and the future of international accountability. #KarimKhan #ICC #InternationalCriminalCourt #Israel #Gaza #Palestine #Netanyahu #Russia #Putin #UnitedNations #InternationalLaw #WarCrimes #BreakingNews #AlArabiyaEnglish

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