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ICC changes voting rules to stitch up prosecutor Khan for US and Israel

Post author:Skwawkbox
Post published:3 July 2026
Post last modified:4 July 2026

The ruling body of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has changed its voting rules in an apparent attempt to please the US and Israel and stitch up its chief prosecutor Karim Khan. Middle East Eye reported that: The executive body of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has changed the voting process on the potential removal of Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan from a two-stage vote to a single vote in an apparent break with its own rules Effectively, the change lowers the threshold for the removal of Khan as prosecutor. ICC retributive manoeuvres Israel and the US have pressured and manoeuvred for Khan’s dismissal ever…

Smile Design Before and After: What Changes Can You Expect?

Post author:Nathan Spears
Post published:8 June 2026
Post last modified:9 June 2026

Smile design blends art and dental science to improve alignment, color, gums, and bite in a single plan. By assessing facial proportions and lip-tooth relationships, dentists create natural results tailored to each patient. Digital imaging previews outcomes, supporting realistic expectations. The before-and-after difference is often striking. Many patients report higher self-esteem and social confidence after treatment. Smile Design Results: What Kind of Changes Should You Expect? Cosmetic dentistry before and after results demonstrate substantial transformations across multiple aesthetic parameters. Patients undergoing smile makeover smile designing before and after procedures consistently observe improvements in tooth alignment, colour uniformity, shape refinement, and proportional…

Iran changes its base ahead of the 2026 World Cup

Post author:Alaa Shamali
Post published:26 May 2026
Post last modified:8 June 2026

In a move that reflects the political complexities surrounding the 2026 World Cup, FIFA has appproved Iran to move its football team base from the US to Mexico. The decision came after months of escalating political tension between Tehran and Washington, which had raised concerns within Iranian sporting circles regarding the national team’s participation in the World Cup, co-hosted by the US, Mexico and Canada. The crisis reached boiling point, with reports that Iran might withdraw from the finals. FIFA president, Gianni Infantino, confirmed that the international federation was committed to the Iranian team participating as normal. He also denied any…