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A European Commission spokesperson has said that additional national obligations on social media platforms are a “no go” under the bloc's own sweeping digital rulebook.

History tends to cluster its explorers in the same few centuries, frequently ignoring older figures whose expeditions left fewer evidence. Long before Marco Polo travelled east or Columbus crossed the Atlantic, a Greek adventurer from the Mediterranean is believed to have sailed into portions of Europe that were well outside…

Alex Karp said he sees a real “lack of adoption in Canada, Northern Europe, and in Europe in general.” It’s terrible news for politics, he added.

Both sides downplay chances of immediate breakthrough in US-brokered talks as western allies reportedly weigh new defence pact

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The European Commission wants to coexist with 27 national company laws with a single EU-wide rulebook. The goal is faster growth, lower costs, and more startups staying in Europe. Watch the video.

Elon Musk has fiercely criticized Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's proposal to ban social media for children under 16. Sanchez aims to protect minors from online harms, likening the digital space to a "wild west." This move aligns with a broader European trend towards stricter tech regulations for young users.

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Yet another star once huge in Europe could be on his way to play in the United States.