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U.S. Justice Department Declines to Assist French Investigation into Musk's X

U.S. Justice Department Declines to Assist French Investigation into Musk's X

The U.S. Justice Department has declined to assist French authorities in their investigation into Elon Musk's social media platform, X. The Wall Street Journal reported that the DOJ's Office of International Affairs sent a letter to French law enforcement, stating that the investigation seeks to regulate a public square for free expression in a manner contrary to the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. The French investigation, which began with a raid on X's offices in Paris, is examining potential abuses of algorithms and fraudulent data extraction. French prosecutors have expressed concerns about whether X's algorithms distorted content treatment and improperly extracted user data. The DOJ's refusal to cooperate is based on the belief that the investigation is politically charged and aims to wrongfully regulate the business activities of a social media platform.
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U.S. Justice Department Declines French Request to Investigate Elon Musk's X Platform

U.S. Justice Department Declines French Request to Investigate Elon Musk's X Platform

The U.S. Justice Department has refused to assist French authorities in their investigation into Elon Musk's social media platform, X. The Wall Street Journal reported that the DOJ's Office of International Affairs sent a letter to French law enforcement, stating that the investigation seeks to regulate a public square for free expression in a manner contrary to the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. French prosecutors had raided X's offices in Paris and ordered Musk to face questioning as part of a probe into suspected algorithm abuse and fraudulent data extraction. The investigation focuses on whether X's algorithms distorted content treatment and improperly extracted user data, following complaints from French lawmakers and advocacy groups.
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US Justice Department refuses to assist French probe into Musk’s X, WSJ reports

US Justice Department refuses to assist French probe into Musk’s X, WSJ reports

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Son of 85-year-old French widow home after 16 days in US immigration custody says she needs rest

Son of 85-year-old French widow home after 16 days in US immigration custody says she needs rest

The son of an 85-year-old French widow who has returned to France after being detained in the U.S. for overstaying her visa says the family's priority is her health and rest
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French Widow Returns Home After Detention by U.S. Immigration Authorities

French Widow Returns Home After Detention by U.S. Immigration Authorities

Marie-Thérèse Ross, an 85-year-old French widow, has returned to France after being detained by U.S. immigration authorities for overstaying her visa. Ross, who married an American military veteran, was held in federal custody for 16 days. Her son, Hervé Goix, emphasized the family's priority to ensure her rest and recovery following the ordeal. Ross had entered the U.S. last June and was in the process of applying for a green card when she was detained. The detention occurred after a dispute over her late husband's estate, allegedly instigated by her stepson. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot criticized the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement methods as not aligning with French standards.
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French Widow Returns Home After ICE Detention in the U.S.

French Widow Returns Home After ICE Detention in the U.S.

Marie-Thérèse Ross, an 86-year-old French widow, has returned to France after being detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Alabama. Ross was arrested for overstaying her visa following the death of her husband, a former U.S. Army captain. Her detention sparked an inheritance dispute with her late husband's children, who allegedly used their influence to have her detained. The French government intervened, and Ross was eventually released and flown back to France, where her family expressed relief over her return.
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85-year-old widow is released from US custody, returns to France amid messy family dispute

85-year-old widow is released from US custody, returns to France amid messy family dispute

France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot says the 85-year-old French widow of an American military veteran has returned home from U.S. immigration custody
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Oil tumbles 10% as Wall Street rallies toward another record after Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz

Oil tumbles 10% as Wall Street rallies toward another record after Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices are falling by 10%, and Wall Street is rallying toward another record after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz is fully open, which would allow oil tankers to exit the Persian Gulf again and carry crude to customers worldwide
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France's foreign minister says 85-year-old widow detained by ICE returns home

France's foreign minister says 85-year-old widow detained by ICE returns home

France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot says the 85-year-old French widow of an American military veteran has returned home from U.S. immigration custody
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Macron says a French soldier was killed and 3 were wounded in attack on peacekeepers in Lebanon

Macron says a French soldier was killed and 3 were wounded in attack on peacekeepers in Lebanon

French President Emmanuel Macron says a French soldier was killed and three others wounded in an attack on U.N. peacekeepers in southern Lebanon
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Countries to discuss Hormuz mission for when conflict ends

Countries to discuss Hormuz mission for when conflict ends

By John Irish PARIS, April 17 (Reuters) - France and Britain will chair a meeting on Friday of around 40 countries aimed at signalling to the United States that some of its closest allies are ready to play a role in restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz once conditions allow.
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Macron and Starmer hold international summit on reopening the Strait of Hormuz

Macron and Starmer hold international summit on reopening the Strait of Hormuz

The leaders of France and the U.K. are holding an international summit to push forward efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil route affected by the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran