The defence argued that the ICC lacks jurisdiction over alleged crimes committed in the Philippines, on the grounds that the country is no longer a State Party to the Rome Statute, the Court's founding treaty.

Barcelona's Champions League campaign ended last week despite a dramatic 2-1 away win over Atletico Madrid.

Of the 11 gold meetings across five continental areas in 2026, the Kenya leg stands out for its high-altitude setting. To further optimise conditions for athletes, the track at Nyayo National Stadium was resurfaced with the same synthetic material widely used at world championships and Olympic Games, following Kenya's co-hosting of the 2025 African Nations Championship.