## Poland to probe whether Polish children were abused by Epstein

Authored by pap.pl

Poland to probe whether Polish children were abused by Epstein.

The Polish government will set up an analytical team to verify whether Polish children were abused by criminal circles run by the late US billionaire, Jeffrey Epstein, Prime Minister Donald Tusk has said.

The prime minister said it was "a completely unprecedented case" that was attracting the attention of the Polish public and ministers "due to the so-called Polish threads or traces in this whole affair.".

Tusk vowed that, if the suspicions prove true, his government will do everything to compensate the victims and "effectively prosecute those who commit such horrendous crimes.".

Poland may also ask the US to provide unpublished evidence "that could concern potential Polish victims or Polish traces" in the case, Tusk said.

Additionally, Poland may advocate launching an international investigation in talks with foreign partners, Tusk added.

Government spokesperson Adam Szlapka later said that the analytical team examining possible Polish links to the so-called Epstein scandal would be headed by Justice Minister and Prosecutor General Waldemar Zurek and would include prosecutors as well as officers from the police and security services. »

### France dumps Zoom and Teams as Europe seeks digital autonomy from the US

Authored by apnews.com

LONDON (AP) — In France, civil servants will ditch Zoom and Teams for a homegrown video conference system.

Around Europe, governments and institutions are seeking to reduce their use of digital services from U.S. Big Tech companies and turning to domestic or free alternatives.

Microsoft said it continues to “partner closely with the government in France and respect the importance of security, privacy, and digital trust for public institutions.”. »

### „They treat us like children.” Ubisoft employees declare open war on management

Authored by gamepressure.com

"Like children under the supervision" of irresponsible management is how Ubisoft employees describe their experiences with the French game publisher ahead of the upcoming strike.

Basically, the idea behind the restructuring at Ubisoft is to help them make games and manage projects more efficiently.

Nevertheless, the actual "international" nature of the strike remains an open question, given the different situations of unions outside France. »

### French prosecutors request 5-year ban on Marine Le Pen from holding office

Authored by apnews.com

PARIS (AP) — French prosecutors Tuesday requested a five-year ban on holding elected office against far-right leader Marine Le Pen in a crucial appeal trial in Paris, an outcome that may prevent her from running in the 2027 presidential election.

Prosecutors accused Le Pen of being at the head of a “system” meant to “siphon off” EU public funds to the benefit of her party.

In addition, they requested one year of house arrest with an electronic bracelet and a 100,000 euro fine ($118,000) against Le Pen. »

### 'TODAY' co-anchor Savannah Guthrie's mother taken from her home against her will, sheriff says

Authored by nbcnews.com

“When you’re taken from your bed and you don’t want to go somewhere, that’s an abduction.”.

The department later clarified that the sheriff was speaking figuratively and did not mean that Guthrie was literally taken from her bed.

In a Mother’s Day tribute on Instagram in 2024, Savannah Guthrie described her mother as “God’s first, best and most important gift to me.”. »

## In pictures

## Also in the news

#### U.S. tanker approached by Iranian gunboats in Strait of Hormuz, security firm says

#### B.C. premier doubles down on calling Alberta separatist movement seeking U.S. support 'treason'

#### An internal document shows the Vietnamese military preparing for a possible American war

#### Renee Good’s family will testify about ICE killing in Congress today

#### China to ban hidden car door handles made popular by Tesla in world first