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Chinese men in Germany used Telegram groups to share rape videos and drugging tips, prosecutors say

A German investigation into an online predator network that thrived on the messaging app Telegram for years has led to the convictions of three alleged members of the group's inner circle and the ongoing trial of a fourth man in Berlin

The Independent UK

Looking Past Manus: What to Try When You Want an AI Agent That Actually Finishes the Job

Manus made a lot of people excited about AI agents. Instead of just answering a question, it could go off, browse the web, write code, and bring back something close to finished work. That's a real shift from the usual chatbot experience. But once the excitement settles, some cracks show…

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Inside Telegram’s leak economy; Flipkart employees’ latest windfall

Non-consensual image rings are turning small UPI transfers into tickets to abusive, closed Telegram groups. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

The Economic Times

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WhatsApp gets more time to reply to username notice, assures no India rollout till talks end

WhatsApp has received an extension to respond to the government's concerns regarding its new username feature. Assuring authorities it won't launch the feature in India until discussions conclude, the platform was granted three extra days to submit its reply. The government had previously flagged potential increases in online fraud and…

The Economic Times

India gives Meta week to remove child sexual abuse content from Instagram

Action comes after a BBC Eye investigation reveals paid Instagram adverts promoting child sexual abuse material in the country

The Independent UK

ETtech Explainer: Inside the Instagram child sexual abuse ad controversy

Instagram has come under fire after a BBC investigation revealed it approved paid ads promoting child sexual abuse material, directing users to Telegram. India's IT Ministry has issued a notice to Meta, demanding an explanation for its ad review process and safeguards. Meta claims zero tolerance and has removed the…

The Economic Times

Inside the Telegram ‘drug rape’ chat group that shocked Germany

The men, who drugged and secretly filmed their victims, were members of an online gang targeting mainly women of Chinese heritage

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Russia launches deadly barrage on Kyiv region on eve of NATO summit

KYIV - Russia struck Ukraine's Kyiv region with ballistic missiles on Monday, killing at least nine people and wounding dozens, authorities said, on the eve of a NATO summit in Turkey.

Bangkok Post

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky says Kyiv urgently needs Patriot interceptor missiles after massive attack

Putin exploiting acute shortage of Patriot missiles and using this to increase attacks on Ukraine, says Kyiv

The Independent UK

Wave of Russian strikes in Ukraine kills at least 21 people on eve of Nato summit

Zelenskyy calls for ‘strong decisions’ at talks after attack on Kyiv and surrounds exposes air defence gaps

The Guardian - UK

Zelenskyy urges 'strong decisions' at NATO summit after latest Russian attack on Kyiv

The attack, which was still underway early Monday morning, involved waves of ballistic and cruise missiles as well as drones. Explosions echoed across the city as civilians sought shelter in metro stations.

Euronews

NATO and allies must ‘ensure Ukraine gets what it needs’, Rutte says

NATO partners and allies must continue to “ensure Ukraine gets what it needs” to defend its sovereignty, the military alliance’s Secretary-General Mark Rutte said Monday. Russian drone and missile strikes killed at least 22 people in and around Kyiv, with air force data showing that Ukraine’s air defences had failed…

France 24

Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine's capital kills at least 3

Russia has launched waves of missiles and drones targeting Ukraine's capital, killing at least three people

The Independent UK

Telegram gets 15-day notice from I&B Ministry to curb pirated films and copyrighted content

The government has issued a stern notice to Telegram, demanding it bolster systems to combat pirated films and copyrighted content. The platform has 15 days to report on measures taken to detect, remove, and prevent such infringements. This move, aimed at protecting India's creator economy, follows previous actions against over…

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Government directs Telegram to curb piracy, submit action taken report within 15 days, cites OTT complaints

The government has issued a stern notice to Telegram, demanding immediate action against pirated films and OTT content. This move signals a shift towards holding platforms accountable, moving beyond piecemeal takedowns. Telegram must submit an action report within 15 days, facing potential further scrutiny if compliance is lacking. The government…

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Meta pushes child sexual abuse material on Instagram, finds BBC investigation

Videos containing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) are being pushed by the Meta algorithm, and advertisements of child pornography are rampant on social media platforms, a BBC investigation has found. Most advertisements contained links to Telegram that reportedly contained sexually explicit content involving children.

The Economic Times

ETtech Explainer: Why Telegram and Signal are under the government's scanner over usernames

India's scrutiny of username-based messaging has widened from WhatsApp to Telegram and Signal over concerns around fraud, impersonation and user anonymity.

France 24

Russia faces challenges trying to jam Starlink in Ukraine

Footage reportedly shows Ukrainian forces destroying a Russian system deployed to jam Starlink. The satellite network, which is notoriously difficult to jam, has become crucial for providing high-speed internet access to Ukraine.

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India issues notice to Telegram, Signal on concerns over usernames, source says

India has issued notices to messaging apps Telegram and Signal, demanding explanations for safeguards on features allowing anonymous messaging. This move follows a similar directive to WhatsApp regarding its planned username feature. The government cites concerns over increased online fraud and impersonation. Digital rights groups have criticized the notices, particularly…

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow claims capture of key Ukrainian city as Putin vows more strikes

Kyiv denies Kostiantynivka has fallen

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: Both sides vow to escalate fighting after Russia’s deadly Kyiv barrage

Zelenskyy says his forces will ‘definitely’ retaliate over Russian bombardment of capital as Kremlin vows to ramp up pressure. What we know on day 1,591

France 24

Unprecedented images show how Russia is using drones from the war in Ukraine in Africa

Russian mercenaries from the Africa Corps, which has replaced the well-known Wagner Group in providing support to the Malian army, are deploying new combat drones in Mali. Frequently found on the frontlines in Ukraine, these drones are now entering the Sahel region – an environment for which they were not…

The Economic Times

Username row: After WhatsApp, IT Ministry sends notice to Telegram, Signal

Sources said that in the notice to Telegram, the government has asked the platform why it should be allowed to retain the username feature. On Wednesday, the Centre issued a notice to Meta over the username feature on WhatsApp, citing concerns that it could materially increase online fraud, phishing, digital…

International Business Times UK

India Doesn't Want Whatsapp To Become More Like Telegram: Meta Told To Pause Rollout for 850M Users

The Indian government has paused WhatsApp's new username feature rollout, citing privacy concerns, following Telegram's ban due to exam paper leaks. The move raises questions about digital privacy and control.

Newslaundry

WhatsApp is introducing usernames: What they are and how they work

WhatsApp is introducing usernames, allowing users to chat without sharing their phone numbers. The optional feature marks one of the biggest changes in the messaging app's history, which has relied entirely on phone numbers since its launch.

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