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NATO chief says Europe cannot defend itself without U.S., cites Greenland tensions — Static01.nyt.com

NATO chief says Europe cannot defend itself without U.S., cites Greenland tensions

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte told members of the European Parliament in Brussels that Europe cannot defend itself without the United States, saying, "If anyone thinks here again that the European Union, or Europe as a whole, can defend itself without the U.S., keep on dreaming." His

TikTok to deploy age-detection system across Europe — Helios-i.mashable.com

TikTok to deploy age-detection system across Europe

TikTok will roll out an age-detection system across Europe to identify underage users on the platform, according to a Reuters report cited by Mashable. The system analyzes a user's profile information, published videos and behavioral signs to estimate whether an account holder is under 13. Per TikTok policy,

Marine Le Pen appeals five-year ban from office after embezzlement conviction — Static01.nyt.com

Marine Le Pen appeals five-year ban from office after embezzlement conviction

Marine Le Pen began an appeal on Tuesday at the Paris Appeals Court against a March 2025 embezzlement conviction that includes a five-year ban from holding elected office; a verdict is expected during the summer and will determine whether she can run for president next year. The criminal court found

Seventy economists urge MEPs to back public-interest digital euro — Images.cointelegraph.com

Seventy economists urge MEPs to back public-interest digital euro

Seventy economists and policy experts have urged members of the European Parliament to support a digital euro that serves the public interest, saying it is essential for Europe’s monetary sovereignty and for guaranteeing access to central bank money as the economy becomes increasingly cash‑light. The open letter, published