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UAE weighs in on Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s detention by France

United Arab Emirates calls on France to provide ‘all consular services’ to Durov, says care of citizens a ‘priority’.

Al Jazeera

What is Telegram? What you need to know about messaging app after CEO Pavel Durov banned from leaving France

Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov was arrested in Paris over the weekend, accused of enabling illicit activities, including drug trafficking and the distribution of child abuse images on his platform

The Independent UK

Medef summer conference: French business leaders gather under cloud of political uncertainty

As suspense continues over who will become France's next prime minister, the country's largest employer federation, Medef, kicked off its annual "back to school" conference on the theme of ''power''. The US presidential election, regional conflicts and trade tensions are also high on business leaders' minds. FRANCE 24's Yuka Royer…

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Diplomatic ruptures on display at Pacific Islands Forum

France's handling of unrest in New Caledonia has drawn criticism from Pacific leaders in Tonga this week.

AAP

Who are the French athletes competing in the Paris Paralympic Games?

France has high hopes for its athletes competing in the Paris Paralympic Games following its strong showing during the Olympics. The goal is for the 236 para athletes to come in eighth in national rankings, with at least 20 gold medals.

Radio France Internationale

France's Macron says arrest of the head of the Telegram messaging app wasn’t political

French President Emmanuel Macron says the arrest in France of the CEO of the popular messaging app Telegram, Pavel Durov, wasn’t a political move but part of an independent investigation

The Independent UK

After Pavel Durov's arrest in France, don't hold your breath for that Telegram IPO

Is the Durov case about free speech, or just about letting Telegram become a massive platform for advertising illegal services?

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Lana Del Rey, Kasabian headline Rock en Seine Festival in Paris

On today’s music show on Arts24, Jennifer Ben Brahim takes us backstage at one of France’s biggest music festivals: Rock en Seine. The 20th edition had an impressive lineup including Lana Del Rey, Massive Attack and Kasabian. The Olympics were also front and centre at Rock en Seine this year,…

France 24

Elon Musk calls for release of Telegram founder Pavel Durov as arrest sparks debate whether X owner may be next

The CEO of right-wing YouTube rival Rumble says France "crossed a line" arresting Durov, while Trump impeachment witness warns Musk should be "nervous."

Fortune

Who is Telegram founder Pavel Durov? All to know about his arrest in France

Durov was arrested at Paris-Le Bourget airport on Saturday, after arriving from Azerbaijan.

Al Jazeera

Durov: Mysterious And Controversial Telegram Founder

Still a few months shy of his 40th birthday, the man once dubbed the "Russian Zuckerberg" after Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg now finds himself under arrest in France after being sensationally detained at a Paris airport this weekend.

Latin Times

Telegram: The Global Rise Of Libertarian Chat App

The boss of social media platform Telegram has been arrested in France, accused of allowing the sharing of illegal content.

International Business Times

Most Telegram App Coins In Red After TON Co-Founder Durov's Arrest

Pavel Durov's arrest has affected $TON prices, and it turns out even some top coins on Telegram apps have been hit hard by news of the Telegram CEO's detainment in France.

International Business Times

Paralympic torch arrives in France ahead of opening ceremony

The Paralympic torch arrived in France on Sunday, marking a significant moment in the lead-up to the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games which get underway on Wednesday.

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International Business Times

Durov Has 'Nothing To Hide', Says Telegram After France Arrest

France held the Russian-born founder of Telegram Pavel Durov in custody for a second day of questioning on Monday over alleged offences related to the popular but controversial messaging app, which insisted he had "nothing to hide".

The Conversation

French police have arrested the founder of Telegram. What happens next could change the course of big tech

When Pavel Durov arrived in France on his private jet last Saturday, he was greeted by police who promptly arrested him. As the founder of the direct messaging platform Telegram, he was accused of facilitating the widespread crimes committed on it.

Radio France Internationale

France extends detention of Telegram chief Durov

French judicial authorities on Sunday extended the detention of the Russian-born founder and chief of Telegram Pavel Durov after his arrest at a Paris airport over alleged offences related to the popular but controversial messaging app.

International Business Times

France Arrests Telegram CEO Pavel Durov – Is This Why Satoshi Nakamoto Retained Anonymity?

Pavel Durov was arrested at a French airport Saturday on allegations related to his alleged failure to prevent criminal activity on Telegram. Now, the crypto community is rallying behind the TON co-founder, and a DeFi lawyer said his case could be a watershed moment in tech platform regulation.

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AAP

French Polynesia whacks France's New Caledonia approach

The president of French Polynesia says France needs to change tack in its diplomatic efforts over New Caledonia.

Evening Standard

Messaging App Telegram says founder Pavel Durov has 'nothing to hide' after French arrest

The statement follows the reported arrest in France of the Russian businessman

Radio France Internationale

Inside the French art museum that used to be a swimming pool

Once a swimming pool and public baths, La Piscine in the northern town of Roubaix is today one of France's most unusual art museums. Converted in 2001, the Art Deco complex still attracts some visitors who remember learning to swim there.

Cycling News

Marc Hirschi launches late attack and wins Bretagne Classic-Ouest France

Paul Magnier leads chase group across line in Plouay for second, Magnus Cort nabs third

Tom’s Hardware

Intel ‘Lunar Lake’ Core Ultra 200V laptops from Acer and Asus spotted in retail listings

A quartet of Intel Lunar Lake laptops has been listed by a major tech retailer in France. Pricing revealed.

The Guardian - UK

Authorities extend detention of Telegram app founder Pavel Durov after Paris arrest

Russian-born billionaire said to have ‘miscalculated’ by visiting France during inquiry into crime on his platform

Radio France Internationale

Australian photographer's lament for lost landscapes comes to Brittany festival

Anne Zahalka’s multimedia works depicting Australian wildlife and landscapes are eye-catching, intriguing and sometimes unsettling. As one of the guests of honour at La Gacilly Photo Festival in Brittany, she presents her native land in a new light to help visitors understand the dangers it faces from climate change and…

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