Not all messaging apps are equal when it comes to encryption The arrest of Telegram's founder has made people more aware of which apps are encrypted and which aren't. Android Central · Aug 28, 2024
Telegram Founder Set To Learn Fate After France Arrest Pavel Durov, the founder and chief of Telegram, is set to learn Wednesday whether he will face charges and even be remanded in custody after his weekend arrest by French authorities over alleged violations at the messaging app. International Business Times · Aug 28, 2024
Free speech and ‘homeland’: Moscow's ‘opportunistic’ response to Telegram boss Durov’s arrest Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Tuesday said relations with France are at their “lowest” level following the arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov at an airport outside Paris on Saturday. The arrest has prompted a stream of condemnations from those in power in Russia – even though the Kremlin… France 24 · Aug 27, 2024
Telegram founder’s arrest could have far-reaching impact on Russia Response across political spectrum to Pavel Durov’s arrest highlights unique place messaging app has in Russian society The Guardian - UK · Aug 27, 2024
The problem with making Telegram's Pavel Durov a free speech poster boy Pavel Durov's potential charges are now clear—but their link to free-speech issues is less so. Fortune · Aug 27, 2024
What is Telegram and how does it work? The controversial messaging app founded by Pavel Durov The app has built up a sizeable base of 950 million users thanks to its private messaging and large group chat features Evening Standard · Aug 27, 2024
Bomb the Drugs Plus: Telegram founder arrested in France, "blue zones" may be a myth, and more... Reason · Aug 27, 2024
Who is Pavel Durov? Co-founder of Telegram app says he's fathered 100 kids Here’s a closer look at the eccentric tech founder’s life and work Evening Standard · Aug 27, 2024
Russia warns France against trying to 'intimidate' detained Telegram founder Pavel Durov Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has suggested the French government is trying to intimidate Russian-born Pavel Durov, the CEO of messaging app Telegram, who was arrested outside of Paris on Saturday for 12 alleged crimes related to drug trafficking, the sale of child sexual abuse material and fraud on the messaging… France 24 · Aug 27, 2024
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Detained In France Investigation Pavel Durov, CEO of Telegram, faces criminal charges in France, sparking international interest and concerns about online platform regulations. Top News · Aug 27, 2024
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Arrested In Paris For Platform Misuse Telegram CEO Pavel Durov's arrest in Paris over platform moderation and illegal activities, defended by Durov and supported by Elon Musk and French Preside... Top News · Aug 27, 2024
Durov's Telegram: 'Weapon Of War' Under Increased Scrutiny The arrest of maverick entrepreneur Pavel Durov has drawn global attention to the importance of his messaging app Telegram for Russian troops and propagandists as Moscow's war against Ukraine grinds into its third year. International Business Times · Aug 27, 2024
Why Telegram billionaire Pavel Durov’s arrest risks fanning diplomatic tensions among France, Russia, and the UAE Durov’s messaging platform has nearly a billion users, and has played an especially key role in the Russia-Ukraine war. Fortune · Aug 27, 2024
What the Telegram founder’s arrest means for the regulation of social media firms In this week’s newsletter: Pavel Durov’s detention by French authorities is a major break from the norm – but his low-moderation, non-encrypted app is an anomaly The Guardian - UK · Aug 27, 2024
International Business Times · Aug 27, 2024 UAE Seeks Consular Services For Arrested Telegram Boss Durov, the 39-year-old billionaire founder of the messaging platform, was arrested at the Paris airport late on Sunday.
The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2024 French judge extends police custody for Telegram CEO Pavel Durov French prosecutors say an investigative judge has extended police custody for the Telegram CEO, Pavel Durov
International Business Times · Aug 27, 2024 'Make Finance Great Again': Trumps Rebrand DeFi Project Into 'World Liberty Financial' Trump's two sons, who are working on a DeFi project, have renamed their venture from "The DeFiant Ones" to "World Liberty Financial," and while details about what the platform will do remain scant, the community waiting for its release is steadily growing.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 27, 2024 Ukraine says it has captured nearly 600 Russian soldiers during Kursk incursion Gen Oleksandr Syrskyi also claims 100 settlements have been seized as forces try to repel Russian counterattack
Al Jazeera · Aug 27, 2024 Russia launches another wave of missiles and drones at Ukraine Russia pounds its neighbour with deadly strikes for a second day in a row as Kyiv deploys air defence systems overnight.
International Business Times · Aug 27, 2024 Toncoin Plunges Again As Telegram CEO Arrest Charges Released TON prices were down once more Monday night as the Paris prosecutor's office released multiple charges against Telegram CEO Pavel Durov, and French President Emmanuel Macron denied allegations that Durov's arrest had a "political" aspect to it.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 27, 2024 Ukraine claims to have captured 100 settlements in Kursk and almost 600 Russian service personnel – as it happened Ukraine’s top general Oleksandr Syrskyi says his forces are repelling Russian counterattack in Kursk region
Evening Standard · Aug 27, 2024 At least five dead as Russia targets Ukraine in second day of massive strikes Kyiv region's air defence systems were deployed several times overnight to repel missiles and drones targeting the Ukrainian capital
Al Jazeera · Aug 27, 2024 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’.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 26, 2024 Morning Mail: voters back Dutton’s Gaza visa attack, Australia’s hottest-ever winter day, Trump’s debate threat Essential survey shows criticism of refugee policy is chiming with Australians; Kimberley spot sees temperature of 41.6C
Reason · Aug 26, 2024 Is Pavel Durov the Next Julian Assange? The Telegram co-founder may become a free-expression martyr for the terrible crime of enabling permissionless speech.