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French prosecutors charge Telegram's Durov
Speed Read Telegram CEO Pavel Durov faces preliminary charges in France for permitting crime on his messaging app
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How does Telegram work and why is it controversial?
The Explainer The messaging platform has long been criticised for its soft approach to moderation, with claims this facilitates criminal content
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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France arrests CEO of Telegram
Speed Read Pavel Durov, the billionaire founder of the messaging app Telegram, was arrested as part of an ongoing judicial investigation
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Has life in Russia regressed since the Ukraine invasion?
Today's big question The 'war economy' has defied Western sanctions as ordinary citizens rally round the regime
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published
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Pros and cons of social media content moderation
Pros and Cons Where do you draw the line between online safety and freedom of speech?
By Theara Coleman Published
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How Salman Rushdie exposed fault lines between the West and Islam
feature Stabbing of The Satanic Verses author has stirred debate about censorship and religious violence
By The Week Staff Published
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German minister ridiculed over ‘Willygate’ dispute
feature Social Democrat Andy Grote’s complaint about offensive tweet triggered police raid
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A history of the KGB
feature Security agency’s grim history leaves a legacy of terror for political opponents
By The Week Staff Published
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Instant Opinion: Britain does not need the ‘mess of a grand Covid inquiry’
In Depth Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Monday 20 July
By The Week Staff Published
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Academics claim political correctness has gone mad
Speed Read New survey reveals fears for freedom of expression at universities
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Chinese censorship: what is banned?
In Depth South Park ‘apologises’ to Beijing following censorship of the satirical cartoon series
By The Week Staff Last updated
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UN rules that Muslim veil ban ‘violates human rights’
Speed Read Human Rights Council rejects France’s niqab ban and calls for review of controversial legislation
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Count Dankula: YouTube prankster fined £800 for ‘Nazi pug’ hate crime
In Depth Mark Meechan says conviction for ‘shock humour’ clip ‘sets a really dangerous precedent’
By The Week Staff Published
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Friends cast suspicion over balcony fall death of Russian reporter
Speed Read Local police deny foul play after journalist Maksim Borodin plummets from fifth-floor flat
By The Week Staff Published
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