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- 1EU lawmakers urge Commission to block US sanctions on ICC●Block US sanctions on ICC, EU lawmakers tell Commission
European Parliament lawmakers are pressing the European Commission to shield the International Criminal Court from US sanctions, calling for an EU blocking statute that would stop the measures from taking effect in Europe. Dutch MEP Dirk Gotink said automatically applying the American sanctions 'stems from the time when we thought that the Americans were still our friends,' reflecting frustration with Washington's targeting of the court and its officials.
- 2US investigates diversion of F-35 parts to Hong Kong●US investigates after F-35 parts diverted to Hong Kong
US authorities have opened an investigation after components for the F-35 fighter jet were diverted to Hong Kong, raising concerns that sensitive American military technology could reach China. Lawmakers are pressing for answers on how the parts ended up there and what it reveals about gaps in export controls on defence supply chains, with the episode likely to fuel broader debate over tightening scrutiny of shipments with potential military applications.