According to the ICC’s prosecutor, Karim Khan, the British government threatened to defund the court and withdraw from the Rome Statute if arrest warrants were issued against Israeli officials. Khan alleged that a British official, potentially then-Foreign Secretary David Cameron, warned against the warrants. Furthermore, Khan claims to have received warnings from both US officials and Senator Lindsey Graham about the potential consequences of pursuing the warrants. Khan maintains he acted neutrally and insists his decisions were based on meticulous preparation, including input from a panel of international law experts.
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In March, China decreased its holdings of US Treasuries by $18.9 billion, falling to third place among foreign holders behind Britain. This reduction occurred before April’s sharp sell-off triggered by President Trump’s tariff announcements. Britain surpassed China to become the second largest foreign holder of US Treasuries, increasing its holdings by $29 billion. The overall foreign holdings of US Treasuries reached a record high of $9.05 trillion in March.
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John “Paddy” Hemingway, the last surviving Battle of Britain pilot, passed away peacefully at age 105. A decorated RAF pilot, Hemingway participated in pivotal moments of the battle, including providing cover during the Dunkirk evacuation and personally shooting down numerous enemy aircraft. Despite his extraordinary bravery and numerous near-death experiences, including four bailouts, he remained humble about his contributions. His death marks the end of an era, signifying the passing of the last member of “The Few.”
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