In a dramatic shift at the International Criminal Court, Prosecutor Karim Khan, who issued an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that recently featured in New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s arrest threats, was ousted from his position on Friday. This decision followed a vote by the member states. Khan faced removal due to allegations of sexual misconduct.

The Assembly of States Parties, serving as the court’s primary administrative body composed of 125 nations, voted to dismiss Khan after disciplinary investigations linked to accusations from a junior female staff member in his office. Khan has consistently refuted any accusations of wrongdoing.

This unprecedented move marks a historic first for the ICC, as it has never before seen the removal of a sitting chief prosecutor. This action occurs amid recent calls by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to “dismantle” the court, accusing it of posing a threat to U.S. sovereignty.

Khan’s tenure at the ICC drew international scrutiny, particularly when he sought arrest warrants against Netanyahu and former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant related to Israel’s military actions against Hamas in Gaza. These warrants, issued in November 2024, sparked intense criticism and opposition from both Israel and the United States, neither of which recognize the court’s jurisdiction.

The warrants also became a flashpoint in New York politics after Mamdani repeatedly invoked the ICC case against Netanyahu. Mamdani said during his campaign that he would seek to arrest Netanyahu if the Israeli prime minister came to New York, and later acknowledged as mayor that the city lacks authority to enforce the warrant while calling on the federal government to do so.

The ICC, based in The Hague in Holland, is a permanent international court created under the Rome Statute to prosecute individuals accused of genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity and the crime of aggression when national courts are unable or unwilling to act.

The allegations against Khan have triggered a crisis for the court. Reuters reported that 82 of the ICC’s 125 member states voted in favor of his removal, exceeding the absolute majority required. Khan had previously stepped aside in May 2025 while a U.N. oversight investigation was underway and was suspended in June 2026 pending the final vote.

The Associated Press reported that the court’s oversight body found Khan had committed “serious misconduct.” The case involved allegations from a female aide who said Khan engaged in nonconsensual sexual conduct. Khan’s lawyers have denied the allegations and called the removal process legally flawed and unsupported by evidence.

The woman, identified only as Sarah, went public in a CNN interview last week. “There is no way for something to be consensual when you have such a power disparity,” she told CNN.

Khan’s legal team rejected the vote and said he would challenge the decision. Tayab Ali, partner at Bindmans LLP and head of Khan’s legal team, said in a statement that the Assembly of States Parties had disregarded due process concerns raised publicly by more than 180 nongovernmental organizations and senior international lawyers.

“The decision is unsupported by any lawful or properly reasoned finding that Mr Khan KC committed misconduct or breached his duties as Prosecutor,” Ali said. “He has denied the allegations from the outset and continues to do so.” Ali said the allegations were investigated for more than a year by the U.N. Office of Internal Oversight Services and argued that “there is not a single finding of misconduct, including sexual misconduct, anywhere in the OIOS report.” He also said a three-judge panel unanimously determined in March 2026 that the factual findings made by OIOS did not establish misconduct or breach of duty by Khan.

Khan’s lawyers accused the Assembly of States Parties of removing him through a politically driven and procedurally unfair process, saying Khan and his lawyers were not allowed to make formal submissions to the Assembly before the vote.

“The Prosecutor of this Court has been removed by an executive vote while under sanctions and while the Court is under immense political pressure,” Ali said.
Ali said Khan “will challenge the lawfulness and fairness of the decision through all available legal mechanisms.”

Israeli officials argued Friday that Khan’s removal undermined the legitimacy of the ICC’s actions against Netanyahu.

Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon told News Media that Khan believed “by launching a political witch hunt against Israel and issuing a politically-motivated arrest warrant against Prime Minister Netanyahu, the world would ignore the grave sexual misconduct allegations against him.”

“He was wrong,” Danon said. “He sought to scapegoat Israel in an attempt to divert attention from his own misconduct. The international community rejected that cynical attempt today.”

Danon added, “The attacks against Israel, which were intended to distract from his disgraceful conduct, did not save Karim Khan, and they will not help Zohran Mamdani either.”

Anne Bayefsky, president of Human Rights Voices and director of the Touro Institute on Human Rights and the Holocaust, told News Media that Khan’s fall should not be viewed as an isolated scandal. “He unexpectedly requested arrest warrants for Israel’s prime minister and defense minister within weeks of discovering his sexual deviancy had been revealed. He accused his victim of being a Mossad agent. He and his lawyers constantly repeated the refrain that Israelis were behind the accusations.”

Bayefsky claimed that Khan’s conduct has damaged the ICC itself. “Now there is a massive campaign to save the ICC from Khan. On this logic, Khan’s anti-Israel fanaticism never tainted his investigation of Israel, his arrest warrant request against Israelis, his submissions to the ICC Court, the evidence he placed before the Court, or the analysis and conclusions of the ICC Court that placed their trust in him when they decided to grant his warrant requests.”

The ICC has not said Khan’s removal affects the Netanyahu and Gallant warrants, which were issued by judges after Khan’s request.

Requests sent to Khan’s office for comment were not answered by the time of publication.

As anticipation mounts for the upcoming NBA season, The Post offers its insights on the top 10 players from the New York Knicks and the Philadelphia 76ers. With LeBron James having committed to the 76ers in a surprising twist on Friday, both teams are poised to be formidable contenders in the Eastern Conference.

76ers 

Projected starting five (name, age, 2025-26 points per game) 

LeBron James, 41, 20.9 

LeBron James, one of basketball’s titans, may have made his final career move. Could this decision to join the 76ers secure one last championship in his illustrious journey?

Jaylen Brown, 29, 28.7 

Recently acquired in a high-profile exchange, the former Celtics standout once led Boston’s scoring efforts in Jayson Tatum’s absence, but now finds himself adjusting to a secondary role once more.

Joel Embiid, 32, 26.9 

Joel Embiid, the towering 7-footer and one-time MVP, has battled injuries, limiting him to a mere 59 regular-season appearances over the past two years. When fit, he remains a dominant force, although his health continues to be a significant concern.

Tyrese Maxey, 25, 28.3 

Philadelphia’s future undoubtedly includes Tyrese Maxey, signed to a lucrative $204 million contract. Yet, with an array of new stars joining the 76ers roster, Maxey might find his on-court demands decreasing, potentially lowering his previous tally of 21.4 attempts per game.

VJ Edgecombe, 20, 16.0 

Edgecombe finished third in Rookie of the Year voting last year and will complete the starting lineup of this new-look group. His ability to create off the dribble could help create space for the stars. 

Bench 

Anfernee Simons, 27, 14.3 

Simons, a guard, inked a two-year deal with the 76ers in free agency and will provide depth behind Maxey and Edgecombe. 

Dean Wade, 29, 5.8 

Philadelphia, at least in term, committed to Wade this offseason, handing the former Cavaliers forward a four-year, $39 million contract. 

Labaron Philon, 20, 22.0 (Alabama) 

Philon joined the 76ers as their first-round pick in June, and the rookie guard averaged 18.5 points and 5.8 assists during summer league games. 

Dominick Barlow, 23, 7.7 

Unless something goes awry, the 76ers won’t need Barlow to start 59 games again. He’ll instead provide a spark off the bench. 

Ariel Hukporti, 24, 2.2 

This spot could’ve gone to Justin Edwards (12 starts last year, 37.2 percent on 3-pointers) or Aden Bona, too. Hukporti, the Knicks’ third center last year, signed a one-year deal and will compete with Bona for the backup job behind Embiid. 

Knicks 

Projected starting five (name, age, 2025-26 points per game) 

Jalen Brunson, 29, 26.0 

The Knicks’ quest to repeat will run through their captain, with Brunson helping the Knicks snap their 53-year championship drought and becoming one of the greatest players in franchise history. 

Karl-Anthony Towns, 30, 20.1 

Towns endured plenty of ebbs and flows during his first season in coach Mike Brown’s system, but he made all of those growing pains an afterthought with his playoff performance. 

OG Anunoby, 29, 16.7 

Anunoby, who possesses the biggest contract in Knicks history ($212.5 million), produced his forever moment with the tip-in to win Game 4 of the NBA Finals — and has continued to improve his game offensively. 

Mikal Bridges, 29, 14.4 

Bridges silenced any lingering doubts about whether he was worth five first-round picks during the Knicks’ championship run, but now he’ll be tasked with stretching that consistency across a full season. 

Josh Hart, 31, 12.0 

Always a double-double threat who’s willing to fill just about any role, Hart, who enters his fourth full year with the Knicks, has become an integral piece of their success. 

Bench 

Miles McBride, 25, 12.0 

He won’t be a bargain for long, but McBride, a strong option off the bench capable of starting when needed, will spend 2026-27 on the final year of his three-year, $13 million deal. 

Landry Shamet, 29, 9.3 

After fighting through injuries and surviving a nonguaranteed deal, Shamet etched his place in Knicks lore with playoff contributions off the bench — and then was rewarded with a four-year, $24 million deal. 

Andre Drummond, 32, 6.4 

Drummond became the Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson replacement at center behind Towns, leaving the 76ers in free agency for a one-year deal worth $3.9 million. 

Jordan Clarkson, 34, 8.6 

The former Sixth Man of the Year winner proved he’s still capable of contributing, even if his role — and his stats — looks a little bit different than earlier in his career. 

Jose Alvarado, 28, 6.6 

A feisty backup point guard capable of providing a jolt off the bench, Alvarado extended his homecoming with a three-year deal last month.

In the face of scathing remarks from online critics, NBA luminary Giannis Antetokounmpo has stepped forward to defend the bond he shares with his spouse. Detractors on social media have audaciously suggested he could be romantically linked to multiple models instead.

Antetokounmpo, celebrated for securing the MVP title twice and being named an All-Star on ten occasions, first crossed paths with his wife Mariah amidst the vibrant backdrop of the NBA’s Summer League in Las Vegas back in 2014.

As he was gearing up for his second season in the NBA, Giannis candidly revealed that he had an immediate sense Mariah was “the one” he would eventually marry. Fast forward to now, the couple is blissfully raising four children and tied the knot in his homeland Greece in 2024.

This week, during an appearance on ‘AnesTea The Podcast’, the new Miami Heat star felt compelled to address the unfounded claims suggesting he could opt for a more glamorous partner.

“I’ve heard so many things,” he recounted. “‘Why is Giannis with this wife? He could be with a model. Not one model but 10!’ Yet, I am with my wife because she speaks the truth to me,” he articulated, shedding light on the essence of their enduring relationship.

‘She loves me, she will tell me whenever I do anything wrong. She will tell my kids the truth. I know that she will kill for my kids and she would even kill me for them.

‘I know that she won’t let my kids get a big head, and that’s the most important thing for me. I am in love. I am in love with her. As a woman and as a mother.’

Speaking about the moment they met in Las Vegas, he added: ‘I knew she would be my wife. I knew it immediately.

‘I met her in Vegas. After Vegas, I tried to talk to her, but it didn’t work out. Then later she said, “I want to get to know you.”

‘I said, “You want to get to know me?” So I started flying to Miami. You know how a lot of girls say, “You’re going to fly me out?” I was like, “Mm-mm.”

‘She was like, “Say less.” A week later, I was in Miami, and she showed up. I was like, “You came?” She said, “Yeah, I want to get to know you.”

‘Then she started spending time with my mom and my dad while he was still alive. The moment I saw her, I knew she was the person I wanted to be with. From the moment she came to Miami until today, she has never left my side. Now we have four kids.’

Antetokounmpo got his formal Heat introduction on Thursday, a couple of weeks after Miami swung the trade that landed the NBA champion along with Bobby Portis Jr. from the Bucks.

In exchange, Milwaukee received Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kel’el Ware, Kasparas Jakucionis and draft capital.

Antetokounmpo entered the NBA in 2013. His career totals to date are 21,531 points, 8,882 rebounds and 4,484 assists.

The point and rebound totals are both fifth best in the NBA over that span, while the assist total is 13th best – and those numbers are just part of the reason why the Heat consider him to still be one of the five best players in the league.

Antetokounmpo’s run in Milwaukee ended with him having, by far, the most points in franchise history, more than 7,000 ahead of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s total during his tenure with the Bucks.

Antetokounmpo is also Milwaukee’s all-time leader in rebounds and assists, plus he ranks second on the team’s career list in steals.

Tragedy struck in Queens, New York, as the life of a new mother, who had contributed significantly to the acclaimed series “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” was abruptly ended in a suspected murder-suicide. The incident, which unfolded in her home, casts a shadow on a family history marked by violence.

In an official statement to News Media, the NYPD confirmed the death of 34-year-old Mary Golding. Responding to a call just after the stroke of midnight on Tuesday, officers found her with a fatal stab wound to the back, and she was declared dead at the scene.

Mary Golding’s professional achievements were noteworthy. As her IMDb profile highlights, she was a respected set decorator in the television industry, leaving her creative touch on several productions, including the celebrated “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.”

Her artistic vision was not limited to just one show. Mary collaborated on projects like “Gone Girls: The Long Island Serial Killer,” “Goosebumps,” “Mr. and Mrs. Smith,” and “Hawkeye,” among various other popular television programs, making her an integral part of the entertainment community.

The victim appears to have attended New York University, according to her Facebook profile.

Following their discovery of Golding’s body, investigators made another gruesome find inside Astoria Park.

The body of Golding’s husband was seen hanging from a tree in what appears to be a possible murder-suicide, according to the New York Post.

Sources told the Post that Golding’s husband, Joseph Azzaretto, 33, confessed to the killing over the phone when he made calls to one of his wife’s friends and a family member.

The friend, who was not named, found the young mother dead inside the home and found the couple’s baby nearby in the home.

Prior to the recent killing, Azzaretto’s brother, Nicholas, was accused of shooting and killing their father, Frank Azzaretto, in Monroe County, Pennsylvania.

He was reportedly shot in the chest right in front of his wife during a family dispute inside the couple’s home in February 2020, the Post reported.

Nicholas Azzaretto pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in November 2021 and was sentenced to 10 years probation, and two years of electronic monitoring, according to the outlet.

News Media has reached out to Amazon, which streams “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.”

Well aisle be damned.

A recent American Airlines flight from New York City became the scene of a heated dispute when a passenger was accused of taking another traveler’s first class seat. The confrontation reportedly arose after the woman’s seat allegedly failed to recline properly.

Justin Escalona shared his perspective on the incident in a viral Instagram video. He described how events unfolded aboard AA flight 171 en route to Los Angeles this past Monday.

Escalona, who is 27 years old, explained that he was enjoying a first-class upgrade on the five-and-a-half-hour journey when he was suddenly woken up by the commotion.

According to Escalona, the woman requested to swap seats, claiming hers was malfunctioning.

“I thought it was because she wanted a better view or something,” Escalona said in the video. “But no, it’s because her seat doesn’t recline.”

Escalona later clarified on Instagram that he would have been willing to swap seats with the woman for a sentimental reason or if she possibly wanted a better view, but when he found out “she didn’t like her chair”, he thought “no thank you!”

“She didn’t even say please or thank you! Just bolted over to my chair & wouldn’t get up,” he later wrote. 

“Even if she was polite about it, maybe I would’ve said whatever, just take it I’m feeling nice. Sadly not the case.”

The unidentified woman allegedly told everyone that because Escalona didn’t pay for his seat, he had to move.

Escalona said he scored the upgrade to first class because of he’s an AAdvantage Executive Platinum member — the highest publicly available elite status tier within the airline, showing a screenshot of his boarding to back it up.

In the now-viral video, which has amassed almost five million views, the woman is seen clutching her forehead, refusing to get out of Escalona’s seat.

“She’s like, it’s somehow my fault? And she won’t get out of my seat. She’s just in it. Like what?”

The woman let out a sigh and said she is “going to UCLA,” to which Escalona joked, “I went to USC so that makes it even worse.”

“You gotta get out of my seat, this is crazy,” the dumbfounded traveler pleaded with the woman.

“You are holding up the entire flight,” he added.

The traveler told the 27-year-old that his seat was reassigned — which Escalona vehemently disputed. 

“My boarding pass says 6A, yours says 3F,” he told the seat hog.

Eventually, the woman started to gather her belongings and snarked “you are such a…” before the video cut off. 

Escalona was able to return to his seat and the passenger across the aisle quipped to him, “bro you almost got robbed!”

The Post reached out to American Airlines for comment.

In a gripping police interview unveiled during his sentencing, a Georgia teenager opened up about the tragic high school shooting that claimed four lives. The court presentation of this emotional confession has added a poignant dimension to the case.

Colt Gray, a 16-year-old, could barely contain his emotions, gasping for breath and in tears as he recounted the harrowing events of September 4, 2024. The incident, which took place at Apalachee High School near Winder—some 45 miles east of Atlanta—resulted in the deaths of two students and two teachers.

“He didn’t even know, dude,” Gray confessed to the police, as reported by CNN. “He was looking the other way and I just shot him.”

Gray acknowledged the widespread impact of his actions, admitting he had “probably affected thousands of people,” and repeatedly lamented, “this is f***ing horrible.”

Gray, who was just 14 at the time of the attack, entered a guilty plea to charges of murder last Friday. Key excerpts from his recorded police interview were showcased at the sentencing, offering a glimpse into the mind of the young perpetrator.

At one point, Gray suggested that he had ‘no control over these impulses,’ according to the outlet.

Gray also told police that he had a moment in the bathroom where he thought ‘I probably shouldn’t do this’ before beginning the mass shooting.

‘The next thing I know I’m f***ing shooting in a classroom, dude,’ he said.

Gray told police that he was not attempting to use his ‘fogginess’ to ‘justify’ his actions.

‘I’m not trying to get remorse at all,’ he told law enforcement in the interview, according to CNN.

As Gray attempted to explain why he perpetrated the shooting, the teenager repeatedly sobbed.

‘I think my teachers are against me,’ Gray said. ‘I see them whispering to each other in the hallway and plotting against me.’

He added that he ‘wanted to do something to get them away from me.’

Gray also told police that he had heard voices in his head that were ‘egging him on’ prior to his crimes.

‘This is horrible,’ he said. ‘They’re telling me it’s okay and I did the right thing.’

Two teachers, 39-year-old Richard Aspinwall and Cristina Irimie, 53, and two students, Mason Schermerhorn and Christian Angulo, both 14, died in the shooting.

Another teacher and eight more students were wounded, with seven of them being struck by gunfire.

One of the most remarkable moments in Friday’s hearing came when Gray smiled and laughed as a judge told a survivor to slow down while she was reading her victim impact statement.

In a separate portion of the interview that was played to the court, an investigator asked Gray what he thought should happen to him.

Gray responded: ‘Honestly, I think I should be put in a mental health unit.’

He added that he believed this should happen ‘for my safety and the safety of the people around me’ until he could get on ‘some sort of medication,’ CNN reported.

The teen told authorities that the shooting he had perpetrated was ‘beyond horrible.’

‘I have no words even for what I’ve done, and it’s absolutely horrible that the parents have to go through the s*** that I’ve caused unknowingly,’ Gray added.

Still, he did not appear to find a clear motivation for his actions, expressing ‘shock’ and ‘confusion’ in the interview.

In the interview, Gray also expressed that he had become ‘obsessed’ with Nikolas Cruz, the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooter in Parkland, Florida, who killed 17 people.

Gray said that this obsession happened ‘on an emotional level I could understand the trauma and stuff that he went through.’

He also admitted to having made an account on a jail messaging app to message Cruz about a week and a half before the shooting, but did not receive a response.

Investigators found a shrine dedicated to Cruz inside Gray’s bedroom.

Gray used a SIG Sauer M400 rifle to carry out the shooting. He told police that he had ‘just grabbed whatever was closest.’

Gray revealed that he had told his dad to hide his guns days before the shooting happened.

‘And he did but I don’t know how I found them,’ Gray told police.

The teen said that he had been ‘thinking about it for years,’ as he discussed his mental struggles.

‘It’s only gotten worse,’ Gray said. ‘I finally just now get to the point where I wanted to reach out and get help.’

He was referring to his father, Colin Gray, making a doctor’s appointment for him, adding, ‘We were so close.’

In March, the father was convicted by a jury of 29 counts, including second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter.

His sentencing is set to begin on July 30 in Barrow County, according to AtlantaNewsFirst.

Meanwhile, Gray’s sentencing hearing will continue on Monday. Prosecutors will present further evidence, while the defense will call witnesses to testify.

Gray will also have a chance to speak as the judge determines whether he is sentenced to life with or without the possibility of parole.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is pursuing the custody of a Mexican national accused of entering the United States illegally through Texas in 2021 amidst the Biden administration’s policies and subsequently killing a Nashville restaurant owner.

After Ulises Raigoza-Martinez pled guilty and received a lengthy prison sentence on Tuesday, ICE stepped in with an immigration detainer. They have asked Tennessee officials to inform them prior to his release, enabling federal authorities to assume custody for deportation proceedings, as stated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

This tragic incident unfolded on June 19, 2024, in the parking lot of the Nashville eatery Smokin’ Thighs. Investigators allege that Raigoza-Martinez was in the process of stealing tools from the truck belonging to owner Matt Carney.

According to authorities, Carney, aged 42, approached the alleged perpetrator, prompting Raigoza-Martinez to flee the scene in his vehicle. During the escape, he struck Carney, who briefly landed on the vehicle’s hood before being cast onto the pavement when Raigoza-Martinez sharply turned the car.

Carney suffered critical injuries and died at a Nashville hospital on July 4, 2024.

Police arrested Raigoza-Martinez in South Nashville on July 18, 2024. Two years later, on July 22, 2026, he pleaded guilty to murder, theft over $10,000, tampering with evidence and theft over $2,500, before being sentenced to 20 years in prison.

DHS Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis said Raigoza-Martinez “should NEVER have been in our country to commit this heinous murder.”

“We will work with our state and local partners in Tennessee to ensure that he is handed over to ICE custody once his sentence is complete, so that we can remove him from our country,” Bis said.

If Tennessee officials honor the ICE detainer, federal immigration authorities will take custody of Raigoza-Martinez after he completes his prison sentence so he can be placed into removal proceedings and deported.