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☆ Right-wing influencers say they were dupes in an alleged Russian influence operation. They’re keeping their millions, for now
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-13 | by ( Jon Passantino | Sean Lyngaas | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

The right-wing social media stars who were allegedly paid millions of dollars in a nefarious Russian influence operation to shape public opinion around the 2024 US presidential election are remaining mum. Tenet Media boasts a slate of high-profile right-wing, pro-Trump commentators including Tim Pool, Dave Rubin, Benny Johnson and several others. The influencers all say they are “victims,” and that the FBI has contacted them for voluntary interviews. The Tenet co-founder then wrote to the Russian state media staffers, stressing that the personality was “really insisting on seeing some materials (profile, article, whatever) on Eduard before (he) feels comfortable moving forward. Two Russian state media employees, Kostiantyn Kalashnikov and Elena Afanasyeva, were charged by the Justice Department with money laundering and violating the Foreign Agents Registration Act.

Persons: Tim Pool, Dave Rubin, Benny Johnson, Rubin, Johnson, Brandon Van Grack, Robert Mueller’s, Pool, —, “ We’ve, ”, Ben Shapiro, “, Tenet, Eduard Grigoriann, “ Grigoriann, Eduard, ” Rubin, Lauren Chen, Liam Donovan, Grigoriann, Chen, Donovan, Kostiantyn Kalashnikov, Elena Afanasyeva, Van Grack, CNN’s Hadas Gold Organizations: CNN, Justice Department, Tenet Media, Kremlin, Trump, RT, FBI, Pool, Tenet, Justice Locations: Tennessee, Russian, Russia, Brussels

This tapestry hangs in the Cloisters, the Upper Manhattan branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The Metropolitan Museum of ArtBut what are they? The Metropolitan Museum of Art“The unicorn is more of a symbol of that one person that you look for throughout your life,” she said. “All images, be they medieval tapestries or contemporary paintings or photos in the news, communicate best over duration,” Ms. Perratore said. The Metropolitan Museum of ArtUltimately, this exercise was only sort of about the unicorn or medieval art — or art at all.

Persons: You’ll, Karsten Moran, The New York Times It’s, John D, Rockefeller, Julia Perratore, … Karsten Moran, The New York Times …, Christ, Ms, Perratore, ”, he’s, you’ve, There’s, Virgin Mary Organizations: Metropolitan Museum of Art, The New York Times, Rockefeller Jr, The New York Locations: Upper Manhattan, Paris, Brussels

☆ Battle of Waterloo: Amputated limbs and butchered horses uncovered in ‘gore’ pit
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Lianne Kolirin | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —A pile of amputated limbs and the remains of several military horses have been excavated at the site of the Battle of Waterloo. The gruesome discovery was made at a farm in Belgium by Waterloo Uncovered, a UK charity that combines archaeology with veteran care. Veteran support charity Waterloo Uncovered is carrying out a targeted excavation at Mont-Saint-Jean farm in Belgium, which served as the Duke of Wellington's field hospital during the battle in 1815. Chris van Houts/PAThe trench is thought to have been designed to clear the hospital of gore after the battle. Photo12/Universal Images Group/Getty ImagesAccording to Waterloo Uncovered, its projects use the “unique lived experience of veterans and serving personnel to help interpret their discoveries.”Abigail Boyle, CEO of Waterloo Uncovered, said in the release: “It may seem counterintuitive to put injured veterans back on a battlefield, but it’s actually extremely beneficial.

Persons: Napoleon Bonaparte, Duke, Wellington’s, Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher, Jean, Tony Pollard, Chris van Houts, ” Pollard, ” Thousands, ” Abigail Boyle, it’s Organizations: CNN, Waterloo, University of Glasgow Locations: Belgium, Waterloo, Brussels, Mont

☆ The US accused China of helping Russia's military in a deal that gets it secret submarine and missile tech
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-11 | by ( Hannah Abraham | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The US accused China of providing "very substantial" support for Russia's defense industry. US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell said China's support includes non-dual-use technologies. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementThe US said China is providing "very substantial" support for Russia's "war machine" in exchange for secret Russian military tech. In a meeting with reporters in Brussels on Tuesday, US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell accused China of supplying equipment that advances Russia's military.

Persons: Kurt Campbell, —, Campbell Organizations: Service, Financial Times, Business Locations: China, Russia, Brussels

☆ Ireland now needs to decide what it will do with 13 billion euros in back taxes from Apple
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-11 | by ( Sam Meredith | In Samuelmeredith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesA landmark ruling from the European Union's top court means Ireland will receive 13 billion euros ($14.4 billion) in unpaid taxes from Apple — a windfall that Dublin had spent several years fighting to avoid. In a decision the European Court of Justice (ECJ) said was final, the EU's top court on Tuesday ruled that Apple must pay Ireland billions of euros in back taxes. For years, Ireland consistently argued that the iPhone maker should not have to repay unpaid taxes to the country. The decision comes at a time when Ireland is in the unusual position of running a budget surplus of several billion euros, partly due to the strength of corporate tax receipts. Shoppers and staff are seen inside the Apple Store, with its sleek modern interior design and prominent Apple logo on September 10, 2024 in Chongqing, China.

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☆ Meet the artist transforming tennis balls into furniture
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-10 | by ( Leah Dolan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

At least that is the hope of Belgian eco-designer Mathilde Wittock, who fashions bespoke furniture from discarded tennis balls. Wittock’s sleek, modernist chaise longues are entirely cushionless — save for the padding of 500 precisely arranged tennis balls. “I was looking into tennis balls because I played tennis myself, so I know there is a lot of waste.”As an avid tennis player herself, Wittock witnessed the wastage of tennis balls first hand. “I needed to find an assembly that changed the iconic appearance of the tennis balls,” she said. How do I distort that relationship?”The Sound Bounce benches are made of around 270 tennis balls.

Persons: Miu Miu, Tashi Duncan, Mathilde Wittock, ” Wittock, Wittock, Rodolphe de Brabandere, ”, “, Mathilde Wittock Wittock, it’s, “ I’ve Organizations: CNN, Wimbledon, Central Saint Martins, Federation of Wallonia Locations: Belgian, Brussels, “, London, ”, North America

☆ Google to relaunch tool for creating AI-generated images of people after pulling service due to inaccuracies
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-28 | by ( Todd Haselton | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Google said it will soon allow users to create images of people using its Gemini artificial intelligence tool, after pulling the AI image generation option in February. "We've worked to make technical improvements to the product, as well as improved evaluation sets, red-teaming exercises and clear product principles," Citron wrote. Google paused its image generation feature earlier this year after saying it was offering "inaccuracies" in historical pictures. "Of course, as with any generative AI tool, not every image Gemini creates will be perfect, but we'll continue to listen to feedback from early users as we keep improving," Citron wrote. "We'll gradually roll this out, aiming to bring it to more users and languages soon."

Persons: Dave Citron, We've, Citron Organizations: Google, Gemini, Business, Enterprise Locations: Brussels, Belgium, British

☆ I grew up in Connecticut and moved to Europe for college. I never intended for the move to be permanent.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-27 | by ( Erin Liam | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Liza Jean MiezejeskiBefore moving to Europe, I didn't realize how much of my thinking about the world was from a US-centric perspective. Liza Jean MiezejeskiI had originally intended to complete the three-year college program in Prague and then return to the US. In January, I founded Skola, a startup that supports US students planning to relocate to Europe for college. I also started a TikTok account where I create content about moving abroad and international studies. When I started my bachelor's in Prague, tuition fees cost around $6,500 a year, although the fees have increased since.

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We've got you covered if you're looking for how to get tickets to Sabrina Carpenter's 2024 tour. How to buy tickets for Sabrina Carpenter 2024 concert tourWhen the shows originally went on sale, you could buy standard original tickets to Sabrina Carpenter's 2024 concert tour on Ticketmaster. Tickets to Sabrina Carpenter's Short n' Sweet Tour are also available from verified resale ticket vendors such as StubHub and Vivid Seats. 17 international tour dates are already scheduled for Sabrina Carpenter's Short n' Sweet Tour. Here's a breakdown of the international tour dates confirmed for Sabrina Carpenter's tour:

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☆ Europe was on the brink of a night train revolution. Here’s what actually happened
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-09 | by ( Ben Jones | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

Prior to the company’s demise, it had looked like Europe was poised for something of a night train revolution. Despite this demand, the hurdles for startups like Midnight Train trying to enter the market to meet it remain virtually insurmountable. Formidable obstaclesEuropean Sleeper is one of the few new night train operators to begin services, but the company has struggled to find rolling stock. “Politicians must be clear: the night train market will be effectively closed for a very long time,” he says. With the honorable exception of Nightjet, which plans to expand rapidly over the next five years, European night train services have yet to match the hype.

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☆ UN probe finds 9 UNRWA employees ‘may have’ been involved in Oct. 7 attack
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-05 | by ( Richard Roth | Mick Krever | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

The investigation was launched in January after Israel accused some UNRWA employees of participating in the attack that left 1,200 people in Israel dead. “The evidence obtained by OIOS indicated that the UNRWA staff members may have been involved in the armed attacks of 7 October 2023,” OIOS said in a statement. Nonetheless, UNWRA in January said that it had terminated the accused employees’ contracts. They also reviewed UNRWA employees’ communications and media reports. “Because of safety concerns,” they did not meet with the accused UNRWA staff or corroborating witnesses.

Persons: Israel, Juliette Touma, OIOS, ” OIOS, Nadav Shoshani, ”, Philippe Lazzarini, –, Aharon Haliva, “ Organizations: CNN, United Nations, UNRWA, UN, UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees, Israel Defense Forces, Palestine Refugees, Israel Defense Forces ’ Military Intelligence Directorate, United Locations: Gaza, Israel, East, New York, Geneva, Brussels, UNWRA, United States

☆ Remco Evenepoel creates a moment he ‘could only dream of’ with thrilling Olympic cycling double
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-04 | by ( Rosanne Roobeek | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Paris CNN —Belgium’s Remco Evenepoel made history on Saturday, becoming the first male cyclist to claim gold in both the road race and time trial at the same Olympic Games. “Crossing the finish line, I realized I just became the double Olympic champion in one week, something I could only dream of,” Evenepoel told CNN. Evenepoel and Valenton Madouas of Team France pass through the Côte de la Butte Montmartre while fans cheers during the men's road race. David Ramos/Getty ImagesInside the final 40 kilometers (25 miles), Evenepoel broke away from a peloton that included top rivals like Mathieu van der Poel of the Netherlands. Belgian cyclist Remco Evenepoel celebrates his gold medal for the men's cycling road race at the Belgium House in Paris, France on August 3, 2024.

Persons: Paris CNN —, Evenepoel, ” Evenepoel, Usain Bolt, Michael Phelps, David Ramos, Mathieu van der, France’s Valentin Madouas, “, “ It’s, ”, Remco Evenepoel, Jasper Jacobs, Gil de Vis, it’s, ” de Vis Organizations: Paris CNN, Tour de France, CNN, Olympics, France, ”, Eiffel, Belgium House, MAG, Getty Locations: Paris, Netherlands, Belgian, Belgium, France, Aalst, Brussels

☆ World’s first major AI law enters into force — here's what it means for U.S. tech giants
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-01 | by ( Ryan Browne | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

"It is likely to impact many businesses, especially those developing AI systems but also those deploying or merely using them in certain circumstances." For AI applications deemed to be "high-risk," for example, strict obligations will be introduced under the AI Act. watch nowExamples of high-risk AI systems include autonomous vehicles, medical devices, loan decisioning systems, educational scoring, and remote biometric identification systems. Generative AI is labelled in the EU AI Act as an example of "general-purpose" artificial intelligence. General-purpose AI models include, but aren't limited to, OpenAI's GPT, Google's Gemini, and Anthropic's Claude.

Persons: Dado Ruvic, Tanguy Van Overstraeten, Charlie Thompson, Appian, Thompson, Meta, OpenAI's, Google's, Anthropic's Claude, Jamil Jiva, Linedata, GDPR, Jiva Organizations: Reuters, European Commission, EU, CNBC, Microsoft, Google, Apple, Web Services, Big Tech, EMEA, Data, Facebook, Companies, AI Office, Commission Locations: Brussels, EU, Europe

☆ How Venezuela’s election could upend the geopolitics of the Americas
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-23 | by ( Stefano Pozzebon | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Caracas CNN —It would be easy to dismiss this Sunday’s presidential election in Venezuela as a fait accompli. The opposition campaign has re-energized its bases, and the candidature of Edmundo González has attracted widespread support in Venezuela and abroad. A chance to rebuild Venezuela’s economic power“On the ballot is how long it’ll take to fix Venezuela’s economy,” said Asdrubal Oliveros, founder of Caracas firm Ecoanalitica, in his weekly podcast on July 8. Once the fifth-largest economy in Latin America, today Venezuela’s economy has shrunk to the equivalent of a medium-sized city, smaller than say, Milwaukee, according to data from the IMF. As Venezuela’s economy has crumbled, around eight million Venezuelans have already fled their country, many of them scattered across South America.

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☆ European officials get excited about Kamala Harris — but are still hedging their bets
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-23 | by ( Silvia Amaro | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

There's a renewed sense of excitement among European officials as U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris becomes the frontrunner for the Democratic nomination ahead of the all-important election this fall. They also dismissed 78-year-old former President Donald Trump, adding that "the U.S. needs younger leaders." As a result, EU institutions welcomed the arrival of Biden to the White House, describing it as a new chapter in the EU-U.S. relationship. However, for at least a year now, EU officials have been preparing for the possibility of a return of Trump to the White House. If he wins the election, they're expecting a deeper "America First" policy, which will likely mean less financial support to Ukraine and possibly tariffs on some European goods.

Persons: There's, Kamala Harris, Joe, Biden, Donald Trump, Trump, they're Organizations: Democratic, CNBC, EU, White Locations: U.S, EU, United States, Brussels, Ukraine

☆ Hungary told it can't host EU gathering after the latest clash with Putin ally over Ukraine
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-23 | by ( Holly Ellyatt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Hungary has been stripped of the right to host a forthcoming gathering of European Union ministers due to its stance on the war in Ukraine. "We have to send a signal, even if it is a symbolic signal, that being against the foreign policy of the European Union ... has to have some consequences," Borrell told reporters in Brussels on Monday. Borrell said he had made the decision to hold the next gathering in Brussels after almost every EU foreign minister meeting on Monday was critical of Hungary's stated position on Kyiv, Russia and the war in Ukraine. Orban, who's seen as an ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, has since provoked fury in Brussels by describing EU policy on Ukraine as "pro-war." He nevertheless told reporters that the move was not a "boycotting" of Hungary and that the country would be present at the next gathering.

Persons: Josep Borrell, Borrell, Hungary's, Viktor Orban, Orban, who's, Vladimir Putin, Péter Szijjártó, it's Organizations: European Union, EU, Hungary's, Reuters Locations: Hungary, Ukraine, Brussels, Budapest, Kyiv, Russia, China

☆ Delivery Hero, Glovo targeted in EU cartel investigation
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-23 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

BERLIN, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 04: The Delivery Hero office photographed on September 04, 2020 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Jeremy Moeller/Getty Images)BRUSSELS - EU antitrust regulators on Tuesday launched an investigation into German online food takeaway firm Delivery hero and its Spanish unit Glovo on concerns that the two companies may have taken part in an online food delivery cartel. Delivery Hero held a minority share in Glovo in 2018 and acquired sole control in July 2022. "The Commission is concerned that, before the takeover, Delivery Hero and Glovo may have allocated geographic markets and shared commercially sensitive information," the EU watchdog said. "Online food delivery is a fast-growing sector, where we must protect competition," EU antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager said in a statement.

Persons: Jeremy Moeller, Margrethe Vestager Organizations: Getty, European, EU Locations: BERLIN, GERMANY, Berlin, Germany, BRUSSELS, Glovo

☆ Putin's favorite European leader is being shunned and shammed by his peers
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-23 | by ( Mikhaila Friel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Hungary's leader, Viktor Orbán, is notably warmer to Putin than many in Europe, leaving him isolated. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementHungary's Prime Minister, Viktor Orbán, is being condemned by the European Union because of his close ties to Russia. Orbán was stripped of his right to host the EU's Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Budapest in August over his relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The meeting, where EU foreign and defense ministers informally discuss international issues, is traditionally hosted by the rotating president of the EU Council, which for now is Hungary.

Persons: Josep Borrell, Viktor Orbán, —, Orbán, Vladimir Putin Organizations: EU, Service, Hungary's, EU's Foreign, EU Council, Business Locations: Hungary, Brussels, Europe, European Union, Russia, Budapest

☆ EU moves high-level meetings out of Budapest to protest Orbán’s Ukraine war stance
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-22 | by ( Caitlin Danaher | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

“I can say that all member states, with one single exception, were very much critical about this behavior,” he added. “European Union policy is not a pro-war policy. Borrell’s decision comes after European Council President Charles Michel firmly hit back at Orbán’s claim that the EU has led a “pro-war policy” in a letter published last week. “Russia is the aggressor and Ukraine is the victim exercising its legitimate right to self-defense. Russia is leading a war of aggression in blatant violation of international law, Ukraine’s territorial integrity and sovereignty in accordance with the UN Charter,” Michel wrote.

Persons: Viktor Orbán, ” Borrell, “, ’, ” Borrel, Putin, Borrell’s, Charles Michel, ” Michel, Orbán, Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping, Donald Trump, Orban, Ursula von der Leyen, ” Orban, Niamh Kennedy, James Frater, Amy Cassidy, Jennifer Hansler Organizations: London CNN, European Union, Union, European, EU, UN, Ukraine “, CNN Locations: Budapest, Brussels, Hungary, Ukraine, Hungary’s, Hungarian, Russia, Moscow, Beijing, Florida

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☆ 9 foods that can boost your brain health — and don't cost more than $1 per serving
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-19 | by ( Hilary Brueck | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

"Lifestyle has the most profound effect on brain health, more than anybody could imagine." "We think that if you take care of brain health, you've taken care of all health," he said. 9 evidence-backed foods for brain healthGreensSpinach, kale, "the darker the better," Sherzai said. But since a serving of berries is only half a cup, you can still probably squeeze in a serving for $1 or less. AdvertisementHerbs and spicesShutterstockCost: penniesEvidence: There are various reasons that seasonings can boost cognitive health.

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☆ Ursula von der Leyen elected to second term as European Commission president
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-18 | by ( Christian Edwards | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Ursula von der Leyen has been reelected to a second five-year term as president of the European Commission after a vote by EU lawmakers, as the continent’s mainstream seeks to reassert itself in the face of a resurgent far right. After a secret ballot, von der Leyen was reelected with 401 votes in favor and 284 against. Addressing the parliament before the lunchtime vote, von der Leyen said the next five years of her term “will define Europe’s place in the world for the next five decades. Von der Leyen was reelected after 401 EU lawmakers voted in favor of her presidency. Johannes Simon/Getty ImagesEarlier Thursday, von der Leyen published a 31-page policy proposal, setting out her priorities if she won a second term.

Persons: Ursula von der Leyen, von der Leyen, Von der Leyen, ” Von der, Angela Merkel, Emmanuel Macron –, Von der, Johannes Simon, Getty, ” Von der Leyen, Donald Trump, Viktor Orban’s, Vladimir Putin, ” Organizations: CNN, European Commission, EU, European Defense Union ”, European People’s Party, EPP, Socialist, Green, European Defense Union, Ukraine, Covid Locations: Strasbourg, France, Ukraine, Brussels, Europe, United States, Hungarian, Moscow

☆ A North Korean defector was made a minister in South Korea, likely irking Kim Jong Un, experts say
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-18 | by ( Joshua Nelken-Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Tae made a high-profile defection to South Korea in 2016, and was previously an ambassador at the North Korean Embassy in London. The appointment makes him the first North Korean defector to be given a vice-ministerial job in South Korea, according to AP. Related stories"He's definitely considered a traitor of the current North Korean regime and I think that's how they'll paint it," she said. But "North Korea doesn't consider the Council to be particularly relevant," Pardo, the KF-VUB Korea Chair, told BI. Smith added: "He has been and will continue to be actively involved in campaigns that expose the North Korean government and the problems of the North Korean population."

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☆ Volkswagen shares slip as it considers Brussels plant closure on weak EV demand
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-10 | by ( Ruxandra Iordache | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

A Volkswagen logo is seen at the New York International Auto Show Press Preview, in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., March 27, 2024. Volkswagen shares dipped Wednesday after the company issued an overnight profit warning and announced it was considering the potential closure of an Audi plant in Brussels. It noted that is also considering the restructuring or potential shutdown of its Audi plant in Brussels, where it employs 3,000 people, on the back of weak demand for the Audi Q8 e-tron line — a fully electric offering from the brand, launched in 2019. Automakers have contended with waning EV demand, with European brands facing the compounded challenge of a wave of discounted, state-subsidized rival vehicles produced in China. If it presses ahead, this would mark Volkswagen's first factory shutdown in nearly four decades, since the 1988 closure of its plant in the Westmoreland site in Alabama.

Organizations: New York, Auto, Volkswagen, Audi, EU Locations: Manhattan , New York City, U.S, Brussels, China, Westmoreland, Alabama

☆ Biden needs to show he's 'with it' at 'extraordinarily important' NATO summit, former diplomat says
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-09 | by ( Natasha Turak | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

watch nowThe stakes are high for the NATO alliance as the organization's 75th anniversary summit gets underway in Washington this week. "I think this NATO summit in Washington is an important moment for Joe Biden, he really has to show that he is with it, he's ready to continue to lead not only the United States of America but the NATO alliance," she told CNBC's Dan Murphy. Asked if the summit could be make-or-break for the transatlantic alliance, Gottemoeller replied: "I think it is an extraordinarily important summit for the NATO alliance; I wouldn't say it is a make-or-break. US President Joe Biden participates in the US-Nordic Leaders' Summit at the presidential palace in Helsinki, Finland, on July 13, 2023. US President Joe Biden travelled to Britain on July 9, 2023, to a NATO summit in Lithuania and will end the trip to Europe on July 13, 2023 in Finland.

Persons: Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Rose Gottemoeller, CNBC's Dan Murphy, Gottemoeller, Andrew Caballero, Reynolds, Trump, Vladimir Putin, Defence Lloyd J, Austin III, Rustem Umerov, Jens Stoltenberg, Charles Q, Brown Jr, Omar Havana Organizations: NATO, CNBC's, Nordic, AFP, Getty, Trump, Kyiv, Defence, Ukrainian Defence, United, Joint Chiefs Locations: Washington, U.S, United States, America, Helsinki, Finland, Britain, Lithuania, Europe, Ukraine, Russia, Brussels, Belgium

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