Once the Centerpiece of Celebration, a Faded Declaration Recedes Sunlight and abuse have taken a toll on the document, encased in bulletproof glass. But the Trump administration “hasn’t put much emphasis on it,” a former archivist notes. #Once #the #Centerpiece #Celebration #Faded

Top EU court upholds Google Android fine in landmark antitrust case – POLITICO The ruling “fails to recognize our significant investment to ensure Android remains open, interoperable and free,” a Google spokesperson said in a statement. The company said it had complied with the initial findings from 2018 and remains “focused on continued innovation and openness for our users, partners and developers.” The ruling brings to a close a case that was one of the defining antitrust battles of former Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager’s tenure and reinforces the Commission’s use of traditional competition law to tackle the market power of digital platforms. At the heart of the case were agreements requiring smartphone manufacturers seeking access to Google’s Play Store to pre-install Google Search and Chrome, alongside restrictions that the Commission said made it harder for rival search engines and browsers to compete.  The judgment is also expected to shape future abuse-of-dominance cases under Article 102, particularly on how EU competition authorities assess tying practices in digital markets. ... #Top #court #upholds #Google #Android

Fact-checking Donald Trump's birthright citizenship claims The US Supreme Court has dealt a major blow to Donald Trump's bid to end birthright citizenship, ruling children born in the US are citizens under the Constitution regardless of their parents' immigration status. The decision also casts fresh scrutiny on Trump's repeated claims about the policy, including that the US is the only country with birthright citizenship and that it's driving widespread abuse. #Fact #checking #Donald #Trumps #birthright

Collin Gosselin Addresses Mom Kate Gosselin's Possible Reaction to His Memoir Jon & Kate Plus 8 alum Collin Gosselin acknowledged the potential reaction his mom Kate Gosselin—whom he accused of abuse throughout his childhood—may have after the release of his memoir. #Collin #Gosselin #Addresses #Mom #Kate

All warring parties in Mali committed 'grave abuses' against civilians, report says Al-Qaeda-linked jihadists, the Malian army and its Russian allies have all committed "grave abuses" against civilians during and after the April attacks that rocked the West African country, Human Rights Watch said in a report on Monday. #All #warring #parties #Mali #committed

Supreme Court Rejects Trump’s Request to Appeal $5 Million Verdict in E. Jean Carroll Case President Trump had asked the justices to intervene after a jury found that he had sexually abused and defamed the writer E. Jean Carroll. #Supreme #Court #Rejects #Trumps #Request

Supreme Court Rejects Lawsuit Claiming Cisco Systems Helped China Target Falun Gong The court’s decision could have broader implications for whether companies can be held liable for aiding in international human rights abuses. #Supreme #Court #Rejects #Lawsuit #Claiming

Press release - Combating child sexual abuse: agreement on updated rules To combat child sexual abuse crimes more effectively, an updated EU directive criminalises new technological offences and extends the limitation periods for prosecuting crimes.Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP #Press #release #Combating #child #sexual

Press release - Combating child sexual abuse: agreement on updated rules To combat child sexual abuse crimes more effectively, an updated EU directive criminalises new technological offences and extends the limitation periods for prosecuting crimes.Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP #Press #release #Combating #child #sexual

Finale NBA : amis d’enfance, les Français Diawara et Dadiet sacrés champions avec les Knicks… Yabusele aussi #Finale #NBA #amis #denfance #les

Two new sex abuse complaints against French star Bruel Two women have filed new complaints of sexual abuse against French pop icon Patrick Bruel, prosecutors and their lawyer said Saturday, in the latest accusations against the singer under investigation. #Two #new #sex #abuse #complaints

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson denies apology was about alleged abuse Sir Jeffrey Donaldson confirmed he apologised to an alleged abuse victim, but denied it was because of any offences committed against her. #Sir #Jeffrey #Donaldson #denies #apology

Child murder sparks outrage and scrutiny of France’s justice system | DW News Public anger is rising in France after the murder of an 11-year-old girl exposed alleged failures by police and the justice system. The suspect had faced prior complaints of child abuse, but critics say authorities acted too slowly, sparking protests and debate over protecting vulnerable children. #Child #murder #sparks #outrage #and

French prosecutors seek charges, pre-trial detention for pop star Bruel over alleged sex abuse French prosecutors on Wednesday sought to charge pop star Patrick Bruel and place him in pre-trial detention over nine allegations of sexual abuse including rape and sexual assault. Bruel, a singer, actor, one-time world poker champion and heartthrob in the early 1990s has denied the allegations. #French #prosecutors #seek #charges #pre

YouTuber Jesse Ridgway Says Wife’s Family Encouraged Her to Leave Him After Pregnancy Termination After Jesse Ridgway and wife Ashley Ridgway decided to terminate their pregnancy due to their baby testing positive for Trisomy 21, the YouTuber claimed his wife's family accused him of “abuse” and “brainwashing.” #YouTuber #Jesse #Ridgway #Says #Wifes

Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway Faces a Litany of Sorrows, Including a Lung Transplant Meanwhile, her eldest son, Marius Borg Høiby, is in an Oslo prison, where he awaits a verdict and sentence following charges of rape and domestic abuse. #Crown #Princess #Mette #Marit #Norway

Starmer told he does not understand Epstein survivors' 'horrific trauma' A former victims minister has delivered a letter to Number 10 Downing Street calling on the prime minister to meet with survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse. #Starmer #told #does #not #understand

Pope urges Spanish Church to adopt ‘culture of care’, reparations for sex abuse survivors Pope Leo XIV told Spanish bishops on Monday to provide reparations and adopt a "culture of care" ahead of an expected meeting with survivors of clergy sexual abuse during his weeklong visit to the country. The Spanish hierarchy had largely dismissed the scale of abuse in their church for decades until a newspaper began documenting a legacy of abuse and cover-up. #Pope #urges #Spanish #Church #adopt

American Farms Rely More Than Ever on the Troubled H-2A Visa Program The Trump administration is allowing in more agricultural guest workers under the H-2A program, but preventing abuses is proving difficult. #American #Farms #Rely #More #Than

Deadly attack on migrants highlights issue of labour abuse in Italy Four migrants ​working as fruit pickers in slave-like conditions in southern Italy have been burned to death in a grisly murder case that is prompting fresh national soul-searching over labour exploitation. The migrants were found on Monday in ​a burned-out ‌van parked in a petrol station in Amendolara, in the southern region ⁠of Calabria. #Deadly #attack #migrants #highlights #issue

Former victims minister urges PM to meet Epstein survivors Former victims minister Alex Davies-Jones has urged Sir Keir Starmer to meet survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse, warning they risk being forgotten as MPs debate the latest files relating to Peter Mandelson. #Former #victims #minister #urges #meet

'I can't breathe': protesters clash with police over handcuffed dying student Protests erupted in the UK after a video emerged of a dying student being handcuffed by police. Eighteen-year-old Henry Nowak was heard repeatedly telling officers: "I can't breathe" after he was stabbed by a Sikh man who falsely accused him of racial abuse. #cant #breathe #protesters #clash #with

Italy labour abuse crackdown spreads to US group building Milan consulate Caddell Construction executive detained amid investigation into alleged ‘quasi-slavery’ of migrant workers #Italy #labour #abuse #crackdown #spreads

The growing burden of being a mayor—and what it means for democracy in Germany | DW News Mayors across Germany are increasingly facing verbal abuse, threats, and physical violence, on top of the growing pressure and workload that come with the office. As a result, many are considering stepping down or choosing not to run again, leaving small towns and rural communities without leadership. #The #growing #burden #being #mayorand

Palme d’Or winner Cristian Mungiu on the film that conquered Cannes Nearly 20 years after his first Palme d’Or, Romanian auteur Cristian Mungiu once again takes the festival's top prize for “Fjord” – a film exploring the tensions between religious conservatism and social liberalism. It stars “Marvel” actor Sebastian Stan and Norwegian actress Renate Reinsve as parents accused of domestic abuse. #Palme #dOr #winner #Cristian #Mungiu

Trump sexual abuse accuser ‘under criminal investigation by DOJ’ PRESS REVIEW - Friday, 29 May, 2026: First, in the United States, the Department of Justice is reportedly opening a criminal inquiry into E. Jean Carroll. #Trump #sexual #abuse #accuser #under

France to investigate treatment of nationals on Gaza flotilla after reports of abuse France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said on Friday that Paris had asked the public prosecutor to investigate the treatment of nationals on board the recent flotilla ‌heading for Gaza. This comes after reports that activists were subjected to abuse while in detention, including humiliation, rape and acts of torture. #France #investigate #treatment #nationals #Gaza

Israeli authorities to be added to UN sexual violence list over alleged Palestinian detainee abuse This year's United Nations report on sexual violence in conflict zones will include Israeli authorities in an annex of entities responsible for or suspected of carrying conflict-related sexual violence, Israeli officials confirmed Thursday in comments slamming the decision. Last year's report said it had received "credible information" of sexual violence carried out by security forces in Israeli detention centres. #Israeli #authorities #added #sexual #violence

Teen Mom Alum Ryan Edwards’ Wife Amanda Conner Breaks Silence on Arrest Amanda Conner, married to Teen Mom’s Ryan Edwards, broke her silence on her May 24 arrest for DUI and child abuse and neglect, telling her followers she relapsed. #Teen #Mom #Alum #Ryan #Edwards

How I’m Wrestling With Miles Davis’s Complicated Legacy as Artist—and Abuser In honor of the centennial of Davis’s birth, one writer reflects on the late artist’s enduring impact and offers a musical road map through which to navigate his five-decade career. #How #Wrestling #With #Miles #Daviss

Fjord wins Palme d’Or at Cannes Film Festival 🎞️The film "Fjord" directed by Cristian Mungiu, starring Renate Reinsve and Sebastian Stan, wins the top prize at the 79th Cannes Film Festival. Inspired by real cases, the film follows a Romanian family who move to Norway and face accusations of child abuse amid a profound cultural clash. #Fjord #wins #Palme #dOr #Cannes

Freed Gaza flotilla activists allege Israeli abuse including rape Activists released from Israeli custody after being detained on a flotilla trying to bring aid to Gaza were subjected to abuse, organisers said on Friday, with several hospitalised with injuries and at least 15 reporting sexual assaults, including rape. #Freed #Gaza #flotilla #activists #allege

French star Bruel urged to cancel concerts amid rape claims Here in France, political figures, including the Mayor of Paris, are calling for the singer Patrick Bruel to cancel his upcoming concerts as the number of cases and claims of sexual abuse and rape by the singer are increasing. #French #star #Bruel #urged #cancel

Paris probes alleged abuse at over 100 schools and daycare centres Paris investigators are looking into allegations non-teaching staff recruited by the city mistreated or abused children at 84 kindergartens and around 20 primary schools. The French capital's new mayor, Emmanuel Gregoire, a Socialist who says he suffered sexual abuse himself during an after-school swimming programme in primary, has announced dozens of suspensions and pledged to stamp out such violence. #Paris #probes #alleged #abuse #over

The 'hidden' abuse forcing women to turn to loan sharks Women are being forced to turn to loan sharks due to a "hidden" but devastating form of economic abuse, new research has shown. #The #hidden #abuse #forcing #women

More than 70 million warnings sent to people searching for child sexual abuse content More than 70 million warnings were sent to people searching for child sexual abuse material (CSAM) online in the last two years, according to new data. #More #than #million #warnings #sent

"C'est la règle, pas l'exception" : Emmanuel Macron abuse-t-il davantage que ses prédécesseurs de son pouvoir de nomination avant la fin de son mandat ? Le chef de l'Etat est accusé de vouloir verrouiller certains contre-pouvoirs en y nommant des proches, et vient notamment de proposer l'ancien secrétaire général de l'Elysée pour gouverner la Banque de France. La pratique n'a pourtant rien d'inédit sous la Ve République. #Cest #règle #pas #lexception #Emmanuel

French prosecutors seek charges against Musk and X over Grok content French prosecutors said Wednesday that they have opened an investigation into Elon Musk and social media platform X over the distribution of child sexual abuse images, deepfakes, disinformation and alleged complicity in denying crimes against humanity linked to the platform’s artificial intelligence system, Grok. #French #prosecutors #seek #charges #against

Sting Says Letting His 6 Kids Not Work Would Be a “Form of Abuse" | E! News Sting doubled down on his reticence on leaving his six kids with a large chunk of his fortune. The Grammy winner told CBS Sunday Morning in an interview that aired May 3, “The worst thing you can do to a kid is to say, ‘You don't have to work. #Sting #Says #Letting #His #Kids

Spike Lee Defends 'Michael' After Leaving Out Sexual Abuse Allegations The director has never shied away from controversy. #Spike #Lee #Defends #Michael #After

What happened during the last plenary session?? Last week, the European Parliament - urged the Commission to propose a common EU definition of r@pe based on the absence of consent, - adopted the first EU rules to protect cats and dogs from abuse, - set out its position on the EU’s long-term budget, - called for stronger action against online bullying, - condemned Russia’s attacks on civilians and called for those responsible to be held accountable. #What #happened #during #the #last

Former model accuses French scout of grooming her for Epstein Former French model Juliette G said Daniel Siad, a French modelling scout with close ties to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, had groomer her with the aim of introducing her to potential abusers. Juliette, who has asked to withhold her surname to protect her privacy, is one of two ex-models to have accused Siad of grooming. #Former #model #accuses #French #scout

'America has confirmed everything that Iran has been telling its population', analyst says Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Emma Salisbury, Senior Research Fellow on the National Security Programme at the Foreign Policy Institute, says that "America has confirmed everything that Iran has been telling its population", explaining that "the Iranian regime tell their population constantly that the US, the great Satan, is out to destroy Iran and its people and Trump has done absolutely nothing to disabuse them of that notion". #America #has #confirmed #everything #that

Israel court extends detention of two Gaza flotilla activists amid abuse claims An Israeli court on Sunday ordered a two-day extension of the detention of two foreign activists seized from a Gaza-bound flotilla, as a legal battle intensified over their arrest in international waters and allegations of abuse in custody. The pair, brought to Israel for questioning after their vessel was intercepted by Israeli forces, deny the accusations against them, while their lawyers argue they were part of a humanitarian mission and should be released immediately. #Israel #court #extends #detention #two

These G.O.P. Women Want Congress Members to Pay a Price for Abuse. Will It Work? Three Republican women who had a hand in forcing the resignations of lawmakers accused of sexual misconduct said they are out to name and shame more offenders. It is not clear how far they will go. #These #GOP #Women #Want #Congress

I Went to Duke With Justin Fairfax and Cerina Fairfax. Decades Later, He Killed Her Former Virginia lieutenant governor Justin Fairfax killed his wife, Cerina, months after she filed for divorce. The news about my old friend evokes the patterns that emerge in stories that end this way—with women violated, abused, and murdered. #Went #Duke #With #Justin #Fairfax

France investigates return of adult website linked to Pelicot mass-rape trial French prosecutors are investigating the reopening of the adult website Coco, now renamed Cocoland, on which sex criminal Dominique Pelicot used a chatroom to find dozens of strangers to rape his sedated wife Gisèle Pelicot. The platform has also been linked to crimes including including the sexual abuse of children and murder. #France #investigates #return #adult #website

Press release - First EU rules to protect cats and dogs from abuses The bill adopted on Tuesday seeks to stop abusive practices, curb cruel business methods and protect the health of cats and dogs.Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP #Press #release #First #rules #protect

Press release - First EU rules to protect cats and dogs from abuses The bill adopted on Tuesday seeks to stop abusive practices, curb cruel business methods and protect the health of cats and dogs.Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP #Press #release #First #rules #protect

Cyberbullying and online harassment: Parliament debates stronger laws and platform responsibility As online abuse continues to rise - especially among young people - MEPs are calling for clearer, unified criminal laws and stronger accountability for digital platforms. Cyberbullying can have devastating consequences, including long-term psychological harm and, in extreme cases, loss of life. #Cyberbullying #and #online #harassment #Parliament

Russian mercenaries in Mali: Limited gains, reports of abuse Russian paramilitary forces deployed in Mali have achieved limited gains in the fight against jihadist groups, according to Philip Obaji, Nigerian journalist and Daily Beast correspondent. Obaji pointed to ongoing insecurity and mounting allegations of abuses, raising questions over the effectiveness of Moscow-backed forces supporting the country’s military rulers. #Russian #mercenaries #Mali #Limited #gains

Alternate Ending to 'Michael' Biopic Showed Child Abuse Allegations The original ending of 2026's 'Michael' showed one of the darkest moments in Michael Jackson's life, when he was accused of child abuse. #Alternate #Ending #Michael #Biopic #Showed