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Karim Khan, the International Criminal Court prosecutor, was dismissed amid a campaign involving media outlets and political pressure after issuing arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defense minister. Israel's UN ambassador Danny Danon linked Khan's removal to allegations of sexual misconduct, which Khan's investigation had preceded.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani stated his administration is exploring whether the city can arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits for the United Nations General Assembly. Mamdani called Netanyahu a 'war criminal' and cited ongoing discussions with the city's Law Department, while U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Mike Waltz dismissed the claims as political theater, citing legal protections for foreign leaders.

Portland police officers discovered a man hiding in a trunk during a traffic stop. The man was found to have outstanding arrest warrants.

Arrest warrants for defendants skipping court in England and Wales increased by 50% since 2020, with nearly 60,000 issued last year. Over 30,000 outstanding failure-to-appear warrants suggest tens of thousands of charged individuals may be evading justice.

A former lawyer, wanted in the UK on four arrest warrants, is reportedly in France and sharing photos of her Disneyland Paris visit. The individual, linked to a 'dine and dash' scheme, remains at large despite legal proceedings.