Rodrigo Duterte wants to skip ICC pre-trial hearings | The wRap

Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

• ‘I am old, tired, and frail’: Duterte asks ICC to skip pre-trial

Former president Rodrigo Duterte has made a last-minute request to skip his confirmation of charges hearings in person. This raises questions for a pre-trial that had previously appeared ready to proceed.

• VP Sara Duterte slapped with 4th impeachment complaint

A new impeachment complaint is filed with the House of Representatives against Vice President Sara Duterte. This raises the total number of petitions to four.

• South Korean court hands life term to ex‑president Yoon in insurrection trial

A South Korean court orders life in jail for former president Yoon Suk-yeol, after he was found guilty of abuse of authority and orchestrating an insurrection linked to his December 2024 attempt to impose martial law. 

• UK police arrest King Charles’ brother Andrew, BBC reports

BBC TV reports police arrest King Charles’ younger brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on suspicion of misconduct in public office over his links to child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

• Alex Eala excited for Coco Gauff duel after reaching Dubai quarters

Filipina tennis star Alex Eala reaches the quarterfinals of the Dubai Tennis Championships after her 7-5, 6-4 win over Romania’s Sorana Cirstea in the round of 16. – Rappler.com