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EU warns Microsoft’s Bing could face probes over deepfakes and false news
Brussels suspects tech giant violated content moderation law.
Trump’s son-in-law Kushner secures controversial Belgrade real estate deal
Is the Bank of England really a secret political player?
How Russian disinformation could skew EU election — and whether Europe can fight it
5 of the wackiest things Putin’s demoted security chief has said.
In Nicolas Schmit, does Ursula von der Leyen have a challenger or a running mate?
Top NATO commander: Russia’s offensive won’t succeed
General Christopher Cavoli said Russia lacks the “skill and capability” to take advantage of any breakthrough.
French TikTok block in overseas territory sets ‘dangerous precedent,’ critics warn
An unexpected and drastic measure to cut off access to the app in New Caledonia marks an EU first.
How Dominic Cummings’ favorite AI firm captured the British government
Faculty has emerged as the UK’s homegrown champion in AI safety — though some question its political links.
Slovakia tries to rebottle genie of hate after Fico shooting
Ruling coalition politicians pour out anger on social media despite calls for calm and reconciliation.
New Dutch government drives wedge through EU liberals
Valérie Hayer, the leading candidate for Emmanuel Macron’s party in France, slammed decision by Mark Rutte’s party to join Geert Wilders.
Top Tory MP warns over government green targets
Efforts to decarbonize the U.K. energy system have become a key political dividing line.
Heir to Blair? Keir Starmer’s 6 big pledges rated
Labour leader channels Tony Blair with moody black and white photo — and six big post-election promises.
German far-right politician’s office searched as part of bribery and money laundering probe
Alternative for Germany politician Petr Bystron had been previously accused of receiving payments from a source close to the Kremlin.
France accuses Azerbaijan of fomenting deadly riots in overseas territory New Caledonia
State of emergency has been declared in the Pacific Ocean archipelago after four people were killed in the worsening violence.
EU hits Meta with new probe over ‘addictive’ algorithms harming children
Brussels targets social media giant over so-called rabbit holes.
Don’t talk about gender identity, UK government tells schools
Schools in England have been told not to teach children about gender identity.
NATO needs to bend its rules to help Ukraine. Here’s why.
This week’s edition of Power Play comes from the Copenhagen Democracy Summit, where host Anne McElvoy talks to President Zelenskyy’s closest aide, Andriy Yermak, and former NATO …
Georgians fighting for Europe fear Brussels missing in action
While Washington warns of sanctions amid a heavy-handed crackdown on protesters, the EU is struggling to even get its own story straight.
Is Gordon Brown coming back? Kind of.
Tony Blair is not the only former prime minister eyeing a comeback as his party prepares for government.
French government bans TikTok in overseas territory amid violent protests
The app will be blocked as part of a state of emergency which includes the deployment of the army and a curfew on the island.
Neutral-country general to head EU’s top military body
Irish General Seán Clancy was elected chair of the European Union Military Committee.
EU politicians agree to play by the same ethics rules
That was the easy part. Now they have to agree on what those baseline rules should be.
Watch out Brussels, Geert Wilders’ new Dutch government is coming
Far-right leader’s priorities include ripping up EU migration policy and diluting green commitments.
PMQs scorecard: No Tory defection — but Labour MPs are living their best life
Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer clashed over prisons and defense — but no MP crossed the Commons floor.
EU urges Israel to end Rafah offensive ‘immediately’
Brussels warns that failure to do so would undermine relations between Israel and the bloc.
Violence against LGBTQ+ people on the rise in Europe, report says
Three-quarters of LGBTQ+ people in the EU think that their governments aren’t doing enough to fight discrimination and intolerance.
Geert Wilders says he’s in touching distance of forming right-wing government in Netherlands
Negotiations have dragged out since Wilders’ election win last November.
WHO urges countries to ban high-salt foods
Cardiovascular diseases kill 10,000 people in the WHO European Region every day, the agency said.