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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

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

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

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Reason

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

International Business Times

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

The Independent UK

'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.

International Business Times

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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

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

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

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

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Evening Standard

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

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

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

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.

The Independent UK

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

Reason

Putin and the Ayatollah Wanted To Censor This App. Now It's Macron's Turn.

French police arrested Telegram founder Pavel Durov for failing to control his social media and messaging app.

France 24

Telegram founder arrested in Paris amid content concerns: Tech titans beware?

Could we be seeing a turning point for tech titans who reap huge profits for the "anything goes" content served up on their platforms? Free speech absolutists – including Elon Musk – are up in arms over the weekend arrest near Paris of the 39-year-old founder of Telegram. How strong…

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