Analysis Summary:

The BBC article is mostly accurate, with the core claim of Karim Khan stepping down temporarily due to a sexual misconduct probe being verified by multiple sources. The article presents the information in a neutral and balanced manner. A minor discrepancy exists regarding whether the investigation is by the UN or the ICC itself, but this doesn't significantly impact the overall accuracy.

Detailed Analysis:

• Claim:** Karim Khan takes leave until an investigation into allegations ends.
  • Verification Source #1: Supports this claim, stating Khan "has stepped down temporarily as an investigation...".
  • Verification Source #2: Supports this claim, stating Khan "has stepped down ... until the end of the investigation...".
  • Verification Source #3: Supports this claim, stating Khan "...stepped down temporarily as an investigation...".
  • Verification Source #5: Supports this claim, stating Khan "has stepped down temporarily as an investigation...".
  • Verification Source #4: Contradicts the "stepping down" part, stating "He also declined to step down during the investigation." However, this article is from November 2024, while the others are from May 2025, suggesting a change in circumstances.

• Claim:** The investigation is into allegations of sexual misconduct.
  • Verification Source #1: Supports this claim, mentioning "sexual misconduct probe".
  • Verification Source #2: Supports this claim, mentioning "sexual misconduct probe".
  • Verification Source #3: Supports this claim, mentioning "alleged sexual misconduct".
  • Verification Source #4: Supports this claim, mentioning "sexual misconduct allegations".
  • Verification Source #5: Supports this claim, mentioning "sexual misconduct probe".

• Claim:** The investigation is by the International Criminal Court (ICC).
  • Verification Source #2: States the investigation is by "the UN Office of...".
  • Verification Source #3: States the investigation is by "the United Nations".
  • Verification Source #5: States the investigation is by "the United Nations".
  • Verification Source #1 and #4 do not specify who is conducting the investigation.
• The BBC article states the ICC says Khan is taking leave, implying the ICC is involved, but doesn't explicitly state they are conducting the investigation. This is a minor discrepancy, as the other sources indicate the UN is conducting the investigation.

Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:

• Multiple sources (Verification Source #1, #2, #3, #5) confirm that Karim Khan has stepped down temporarily due to a sexual misconduct probe.
• Verification Source #4 contradicts the claim that Khan stepped down, but this source is from November 2024, while the others are from May 2025, suggesting a change in circumstances.
• Verification Source #2, #3, and #5 specify that the investigation is being conducted by the United Nations, while the BBC article implies the ICC is involved but doesn't explicitly state who is conducting the investigation.