ICC suspends top prosecutor after investigating – The International Criminal Court (ICC) has temporarily halted the duties of its chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, effective immediately. This action was taken following an inquiry into allegations of misconduct, which has now been escalated to the court’s 125 member states for further review. The suspension comes as a result of a decision by the court’s management oversight body, which also initiated a formal process to determine Khan’s future. Member states are expected to hold a special session “as soon as possible” to decide whether to retain or remove Khan from his position.

The suspension does not automatically imply guilt, according to the oversight Bureau, which emphasized that the decision remains provisional until the investigation concludes. Khan, a well-known British legal professional, has been on voluntary leave since May 2025 to address the allegations. His legal team has consistently denied the claims, asserting that…