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Why the US is going after the International Criminal Court US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has ramped up his criticism of the International Criminal Court in The Hague. His gloves-off approach could have far-reaching consequences for the tribunal. Uganda halts school trips as bus crash kills 20 kids A school bus in Uganda has crashed during its return to Kampala from a trip to the Sipi Falls. The government has temporarily halted all school trips in response, as families mourn at least 20 dead children and an adult. Sao Tome and Principe balances global powers As voters head to the polls, Sao Tome and Principe is attracting international scrutiny. A military agreement with Russia has heightened interest in the strategically located archipelago. Meet Andy Burnham, Britain's next prime minister Andy Burnham was confirmed as Keir Starmer's successor as British prime minister. The former Manchester mayor became a leading figure in the Labour Party and one of the UK's most popular politicians. Fact check: Trump revives US election fraud claims In a primetime address, US President Donald Trump alleged Chinese voter interference in the 2020 US election. DW examined the declassified documents behind his claims. How new PM Andy Burnham will change UK's international role From northwest England to the global stage: Andy Burnham becomes Britain's new prime minister on Monday. How will the former mayor of Manchester tackle international affairs? Japan: Superstitions make some homes hard to sell or rent Many Japanese people are reluctant to buy or rent homes where a sudden or violent death has occurred. To reassure prospective buyers and tenants, property owners are calling in "ghost investigators." The EU climate policy the world copied is under fire — what's at stake? The EU Commission has proposed to weaken Europe's emissions trading system, a global blueprint for pricing carbon and cutting CO2. How effective is the scheme and where does it fall short? Mandela Day: Has South Africa failed his vision? Three decades after apartheid, many South Africans say Nelson Mandela's vision remains unfulfilled. Inequality, xenophobia and anti-migrant protests continue to test his legacy. Why Gulf states are investing billions in Africa Wealthy Gulf states are investing billions in African countries. But the nations involved all have different objectives. What's behind the investments and what's in it for African countries? Monaco assassination plot takes a new turn A woman suspected of plotting to assassinate a Ukrainian-Cypriot businessman in Monaco has been found dead in Ukraine. Two men with ties to Ukraine's intelligence services have now been brought into custody. Why America's hospitals keep looking to India for nurses Thousands of Indian nurses aspire to work in the US, navigating yearslong visa backlogs to fill a growing healthcare workforce shortage.