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International News Briefs for Friday, August 22, 2025

We bring you some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Friday, August 22, 2025.

The ICC responded with a strong statement condemning “a flagrant attack on the independence of an impartial judicial institution.”

Oil exploitation in the Amazon, will be a key issue at the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization Summit, scheduled for August 22 in Bogotá.

Tim Cholowski from Canada took our photo of the day: “The Rescue”, in British Columbia, Canada.

We bring you some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Thursday, August 21, 2025.

“Today’s ruling is a devastating setback, but it is not the end of this fight,” said an attorney with the American Civil Liberties Union.

Caracas’ reaction was immediate. President Maduro went on TV to announce the mobilization of 4.5 million militia across the country.

Today’s featured artist is Haitian singer Emeline Michel with the song “Bel Kongo” off her album “Rasin Kreyol” (2004).

We bring you some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Wednesday, August 20, 2025.

“The first thing is to check online where the explosions or gunfire overnight actually took place. That’s when we start organizing the day.”