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EUROPEAN UNION Slams Porn Sites: Outrage Grows Over Child Safety Failures
— The European Union is cracking down on major porn sites like Pornhub, Stripchat, XNXX, and XVideos. Officials say these websites are not doing enough to keep kids safe from adult content. The main concern is weak age checks that let minors slip through the cracks.
Regulators also claim the sites have failed to protect users’ privacy and have not done proper risk checks to stop harm to young people. If found guilty under the Digital Services Act, these companies could face huge fines — up to six percent of their yearly global income.
There’s no deadline for when this probe will end. The investigation could even widen as more evidence comes in.
In a separate move, the EU stripped Stripchat of its “Very Large Online Platform” status — a sign that Europe’s leaders are getting tough on Big Tech’s biggest players.
TRUMP’S Bold Warning: EU Faces Painful 50% Trade Tariff Showdown
— President Trump has put the European Union on notice. He warned that if trade talks stall, the EU could get slapped with a massive 50 percent tariff by June 1st. Trump called the EU “very difficult to deal with” and posted on Truth Social that European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen asked him for more time.
Trump agreed to move the deadline back to July 9, 2025. He said it was his “privilege” and promised talks would start soon. Von der Leyen said she had a “good call” with Trump and claimed Europe is ready for fast, strong negotiations.
Right now, U.S. tariffs on European aluminum, cars, and steel can reach up to 25 percent. The Trump team has already made deals with countries like Britain after Brexit but is taking a tougher stand against Brussels.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Europe’s internal fights make things harder but believes Trump’s tough approach could push them to act. The next move belongs to Brussels as both sides gear up for intense talks.
EU COURT SPARKS Outrage After Blocking Migrant Criminal Deportations
— A group of European leaders is furious with the EUROPEAN COURT OF HUMAN RIGHTS for stopping countries from deporting criminal migrants. Denmark and eight other nations say these rulings make it harder to keep their citizens safe and protect national borders.
Leaders from Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Italy, Poland, and Denmark sent a strong letter demanding more power to expel immigrants who break the law. They said it’s shocking that some newcomers abuse their freedom by committing crimes instead of following the rules.
The group believes the court’s decisions are tying their hands. They argue that international judges are blocking necessary deportations and taking away choices from local voters and lawmakers.
With Denmark soon leading the EU presidency, this bold move shows growing anger across Europe. Many now worry that outside courts have too much control over national safety and security.
— EU Sets Three Conditions for UK Trade Deal as Starmer Pursues Post-Brexit Agreement Brussels is reportedly preparing to demand that the UK adhere to EU laws for the first time since Brexit in negotiations with Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer
— Meta Cuts EU Facebook and Instagram Subscription Fees by 40% The tech giant has announced a significant reduction in subscription costs for its platforms across Europe
— China SLAMS US for Expanding Export Control List, Promises Retaliation The Chinese government has criticized the United States for adding more companies to its export control list and has vowed to take countermeasures
— EU Parliamentary Elections: Far-Right Surges as Greens Suffer Major Setback in EU Polls Voting concludes with far-right parties making significant gains and the Greens experiencing a major decline in the European Parliament elections
— European Central Bank Members Provide Insights on Interest Rates Amid Economic Uncertainty Twelve ECB members share perspectives on interest rate decisions in the current economic climate
CYBERATTACKS Unleash CHAOS on UK Parliament: Lawmakers’ Privacy Invaded
— Conservative MP Luke Evans was hit by a cyberattack, receiving unwanted explicit messages. He described the attack as “cyber flashing and malicious communications.” Another member of Parliament, William Wragg, was tricked into giving out colleagues’ contact details after being approached on a dating app.
This is part of a wider phishing scam targeting politicians, their teams, and journalists. The attackers send flirty messages to get personal details. This method is called “spear phishing,” because it aims at specific people or groups.
The news outlet Politico revealed that several MPs and political figures got messages from someone pretending to be someone else. The scammers used fake profiles with names like “Charlie” or “Abi” to trick their victims.
These incidents show big security weaknesses in how British lawmakers communicate. There are growing worries about how well their sensitive information is protected against these threats.
ITALY’S Meloni Demands Justice Over Deepfake Porn Scandal
— Giorgia Meloni, the leader of Italy’s Brothers of Italy party, is seeking justice after falling victim to a degrading deepfake pornography scandal. She has demanded €100,000 ($108,250) in damages following the discovery of explicit videos featuring her likeness online.
These disturbing videos were reportedly crafted by a father-son duo from Sassari, Italy back in 2020 before Meloni ascended to the prime minister’s office. The two are now facing serious accusations of defamation and video manipulation — they allegedly replaced the face of a porn actress with that of Meloni and subsequently published this content on an American website.
The offensive material was recently unearthed by Meloni’s team leading to an immediate filing of a complaint. According to Italian law, defamation can be treated as a criminal offense and carries potential sentencing. The Italian Prime Minister is scheduled to testify in court on July 2nd about this shocking incident.
“The compensation I have requested will be donated to charity,” stated Meloni’s attorney as reported by la Repubblica.
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LIBERTY UNIVERSITY Hit with Staggering $14M Fine: Campus Crime Cover-Up Exposed
— Liberty University, a Christian institution, has been slapped with an unprecedented $14 million fine by the U.S. Department of Education. The school failed to disclose crucial information about crimes on its campus, particularly concerning its handling of sexual assault survivors.
This penalty is the heaviest ever imposed under the Clery Act — a law that mandates federally funded colleges to collect and disseminate data on campus crime. Liberty University, often touted as one of the country’s safest campuses, is home to over 15,000 students in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Between 2016 and 2023, Liberty’s police department operated with only one officer investigating crimes and minimal oversight. The Department of Education uncovered numerous instances where crimes were either misclassified or underreported. This was particularly prevalent for sexual offenses such as rape and fondling.
In one shocking case spotlighted by investigators, a woman reported being raped but her case was dismissed by Liberty’s investigator based on her alleged “consent”. However, her statement revealed she had “given in” out of fear from the perpetrator.
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