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Telegram Apologizes for Mishandling Deepfake Porn Crisis in South Korea

Telegram has issued an apology to South Korean authorities for its handling of deepfake pornographic material circulated through its messaging platform, amidst a burgeoning digital sex crime epidemic in the country. The apology follows an investigation launched by South Korean police, who accused Telegram......

Russian Physicist Sentenced to 15 Years for Treason Over Hypersonic Weapons Secrets

In a high-stakes case that has sent shockwaves through the scientific community, a Russian court has convicted physicist Alexander Shiplyuk of treason, sentencing him to 15 years in a penal colony. The verdict, delivered in a closed-door trial, underscores the escalating tensions surrounding Russia's......

Macron Defends Citizenship for Telegram CEO Amid Controversy

French President Emmanuel Macron has staunchly defended the decision to grant fast-track citizenship to Telegram CEO Pavel Durov, despite the latter's legal troubles. Speaking during a news conference in Serbia, Macron asserted that welcoming high-profile individuals who contribute to the nation......

Telegram boss banned from leaving France in criminal probe

Telegram founder Pavel Durov is currently under formal investigation in France as Paris prosecutors delve into alleged organized crime activities linked to the messaging app. The French authorities have placed Durov, who holds both Russian and French citizenship, under judicial supervision. As part of......

Telegram Faces Criticism Over Handling of Child Exploitation Content

Before Telegram CEO Pavel Durov's arrest in France, the messaging app had been criticized for its lack of response to child safety advocates. Advocacy groups such as the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), the Canadian Centre for Child Protection, and the Internet Watch......

UAE Urges France to Provide Consular Support for Telegram CEO Pavel Durov

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has called on France to extend all consular services to Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of Telegram, who is also an Emirati citizen. This request follows Durov's recent detention in France and the extension of his initial detention period. Durov, a 39-year-old Russian-born......

US-Russian Ballerina Faces 12-Year Sentence Over $50 Charity Donation Amid Escalating Tensions

In a case that has drawn international attention and raised concerns about Russia's crackdown on dissent, a Russian court has handed down a severe sentence to Ksenia Karelina, a 33-year-old US-Russian ballerina. The Los Angeles-based dancer has been convicted of "high treason" and sentenced......

Russian Chess Player Accused of Mercury Poisoning Attempt

In a startling allegation that has sent shockwaves through the chess community, a Russian chess player faces potential criminal charges and a lifetime ban after being caught on camera allegedly attempting to poison her opponent during a tournament in Dagestan last week. The incident, dubbed the "Mercury......