LIBYA: The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court announced on Thursday that judges have issued four new arrest warrants stemming from his investigations of alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity in Libya.

Prosecutor Karim Khan told the United Nations Security Council that this was “an important step in the rights of victims and survivors” and for accountability.

SOUTH AFRICA: The South African rand crashed on Thursday after the US ambassador accused the country of providing weapons and ammunition to Russia.

The currency lost more than 30 cents of its value against the dollar, according to local media. 

The office of the South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa, said there would be an independent inquiry into the allegations, led by a retired judge.

PHILIPPINES: A former Philippine opposition senator and justice secretary was acquitted of drug charges today after key witnesses recanted, saying they had lied about her involvement in narcotics trafficking.

But Leila de Lima remained jailed as she has one outstanding charge against her.

UNITED STATES:  A United States Marine Corp veteran, Daniel Penny, who was involved in the death of a passenger on a New York subway, was expected to turn himself in to authorities today.

Mr Penny kept a choke-hold around the neck of Jordan Neely, leading to the other rider’s death.

Manhattan prosecutors say the former marine will be charged with manslaughter which, if found guilty, could lead to a 15-year prison term. 

Mr Neely’s death has raised an uproar and led to protests across the New York subway system.