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Pavel Durov slams France’s ‘misguided’ charges against him
In first comments since his arrest, Telegram boss vows to “significantly improve” the app, as he acknowledges criminals “abuse our platform.”
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Elon Musk’s top lobbyist leaves X
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Belgian schools launch crackdown on smartphones
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3 unsolved mysteries in the case of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov
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The bewildering politics of Telegram
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Macron loves Telegram. French judges hate it.
Telegram is a bigger headache than Elon Musk’s X for the EU
France’s arrest of tech prodigy spotlights messaging service that shelters those who want to avoid government attention.
France extends detention of Telegram chief Pavel Durov
Telegram said its CEO “has nothing to hide” as his surprise detention became an online flashpoint over free speech.
Telegram CEO reportedly arrested at French airport
Pavel Durov was taken into custody under a French arrest warrant as he got off his private jet at Le Bourget airport, according to French media reports.
How Kamala Harris’ platform could differ from Joe Biden’s
President Joe Biden’s decision to abandon his reelection bid and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris means that Harris could soon become the standard-bearer for the Democratic Party’s biggest priorities …
How Kamala Harris’ platform could differ from Joe Biden’s
Here are some hints about how Harris’ agenda and Biden’s might compare if she ends up taking the oath in January.
Russia arrests army staffer suspected of spying for Ukraine
The woman was in touch with Ukrainian intelligence via Signal app, Russian authorities say.
Britain’s far right enjoys unparalleled impunity on Telegram
Far-right agitators have long enjoyed an unparalleled level of impunity on Telegram.
The night Britain fought back against riots
Far-right demonstrators were told they were not welcome in protests across the U.K.
Race riots put Britain on collision course with Elon Musk
Britain’s government has social platforms in its sights as incitement spreads — and the X owner is squaring up for a fight.
TikTok to ditch ‘addictive’ tool in Europe at EU’s request
TikTok promised not to roll out a reward program in its Lite app to push users to engage more in the European Union.
US aid is flowing to Ukraine again. Can it turn the tide of the war?
Ukraine’s morale is improving on two fronts — at least for now.
We volunteered at a Gaza hospital. What we saw was unspeakable.
American surgeons who witnessed the civilian carnage of the Israel-Hamas war.
Von der Leyen: ‘My heart bleeds’ over social media health effects
Politicians across Europe and the U.S. have raised the alarm over social media’s digital harm to kids.
To do: 6 thorny issues lurking in MEPs’ inboxes
From creating an EU-wide money market to protecting kids online, POLITICO looks at what lies ahead for lawmakers.
Apple’s payments offer ends EU antitrust probe
The iPhone maker will open up its ‘tap and go’ technology to rivals to appease EU antitrust regulators.
Labour member arrested in Westminster ‘honeytrap’ probe
Metropolitan Police are investigating a host of unsolicited messages sent to MPs and other political figures.
Vestager slices into Apple again
The outgoing EU competition chief is amping up legal action against the iPhone maker.
EU accuses Apple of breaching landmark digital law
The iPhone maker is the first company to be told it may not be complying with the EU’s Digital Markets Act.
Trump keeps flip-flopping his policy positions after meeting with rich people
Top CEOs were seen nodding their heads when Trump talked about finding ways to keep American-educated talent at home.
EU cancels vote on child sexual abuse law amid encryption concerns
Countries clash over how to safeguard privacy when rooting out illegal pictures and grooming on private chat apps.
Nonconsensual AI porn is hated on the left and right. Can the US act on it?
Victims of nonconsensual, sexually explicit deepfakes are lobbying Congress to pass a bill. Lawmakers are running out of time.
French TikTok block in overseas territory sets ‘dangerous precedent,’ critics warn
An unexpected and drastic measure to cut off access to the app in New Caledonia marks an EU first.
French government bans TikTok in overseas territory amid violent protests
The app will be blocked as part of a state of emergency which includes the deployment of the army and a curfew on the island.
Europe is nowhere close to banning TikTok
The EU has its own ways to deal with the video app. A blanket ban is not (yet) part of it.