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'Revenge porn' in Serbia: Crime without penalty
Private sex photos and films are increasingly being shared without consent. Many say victims are partly to blame.
Why are young Russians becoming 'saboteurs'?
Since Russia invaded Ukraine, arson attacks by juveniles on rail infrastructure and military have increased.
France should have complained to Telegram, Durov says
Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov has lashed out at France over his "surprising" arrest and indictment last month.
South Korea: Telegram apologizes for deepfake porn
Seoul has vowed to clamp down on a rising tide of online sex crimes.
South Korea opens Telegram deepfake porn probe
Police in Seoul say they have received dozens of complaints regarding AI-generated pornographic material.
Telegram CEO's arrest fuels debate on platform regulation
France's investigation of Pavel Durov highlights difficulties with holding Telegram accountable for its content.
Crime Scene Telegram: The Limits of Free Speech
Pavel Durov, CEO of messaging service Telegram, was arrested by French authorities. Is that a threat to free speech?
Macron defends giving Telegram CEO Durov French citizenship
Pavel Durov is facing charges in France over issues related to illegal content carried on his popular messaging app.
Inside Europe 29 August 2024
The AfD uses the Solingen knife attack to sow fear on the eve of crucial elections, a new push to identify the bodies of the missing in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and a worrying new arms race grips the Caucasus. In the second half: tech intrigue and the right to repair ............................................................................... https://t.ly/0WBDQ - Cyrus Farivar's Forbes article
France hands Telegram CEO Pavel Durov preliminary charges
French authorities opened a formal investigation into Telegram boss Pavel Durov after he was taken into custody.
Conspiracy, fake news, crime: Why is Telegram controversial?
Opposition movements around the world use the popular messaging app but it is also well known for its drawbacks.
Who is Telegram's billionaire founder Pavel Durov?
The Russian tech tycoon has often been compared to Mark Zuckerberg, and Durov's first company, VKontakte, with Facebook.
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov's arrest not political — Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron said there was "no political motive" behind the arrest of the Telegram founder.
Telegram: How the app defies calls for hate censorship
The arrest of Telegram's CEO and its hands-off approach to content moderation is bringing much unwanted attention.
Telegram founder Pavel Durov arrested in France
Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov was arrested on a warrant for offenses related to his popular messaging app.
Kosovo: Conservative traditions fuel sexual cyberbullying
Thousands of Kosovan men are involved in the phenomenon, and women who dare speak out against them suffer tremendously.
Is Telegram a threat to Ukraine's national security?
Ukraine is considering banning Telegram to stop the spread of pro-Russian misinformation on the messenger app.
Spain: Judge halts blocking of Telegram pending probe
Media firms had complained of intellectual property rights violations.
Propaganda on X - why Musk helps Putin sway your opinion
Meta, X and Telegram fail to stop Russian propaganda. What to know and how to protect your feed.
Somalia orders ban on TikTok, Telegram
The Somalian government ordered to remove the apps to curb the spread of indecent images and extremist content.
Brazil's top court orders probe into Google, Telegram
Brazil's Supreme Court ordered the probe after Google and Telegram campaigned against an internet regulation bill.
Brazil court lifts suspension of Telegram app
Brazil had temporarily banned Telegram after it failed to cooperate in an investigation into neo-Nazi chat groups.
Brazil judge orders temporary suspension of Telegram
Brazil is cracking down on a rise in school violence and has asked Telegram for details on neo-Nazi chat groups.
Brazil blocks messaging app Telegram
A judge ruled that Telegram ignored orders to stop the spread of disinformation about the upcoming election.
Ukraine war impacts fight against far-right extremism
German authorities are joining forces to adopt an action plan against right-wing extremist activity.
Telegram blocks over 60 channels in Germany — report
The messenger service is particularly popular with conspiracy theorists, far-right extremists and COVID deniers.
Germany cracks down on far-right Telegram users
Coronavirus-deniers and antisemitic Telegram users are increasingly facing consequences for their actions in Germany.
Disclose.TV: English disinformation made in Germany
Disclose.TV uses grains of truth to mask the way it operates, delivering far-right content to its millions of followers.
Germany's battle against online hate speech
The plans include a new central unit for monitoring hate crimes — but is it enough to stem the tide of online abuse?
Online anonymity matters
Janosch Delcker
German judges ruled that users should be able to post under pseudonyms on Facebook. This sends out a strong signal.
Germany takes on Telegram to fight extremism
Berlin wants to get tough on the platform, which is used to stoke violence. But that alone will not solve the problem.
German police pressure Telegram to delete far-right content
Telegram is the messenger app for far-right, apparently because of lax enforcement of laws regulating extremist content.
COVID protests escalate in Germany
In Germany, protesters against COVID restrictions are teaming up with the far-right — via Telegram.
Russia fines Google for not removing content
A Moscow court ordered Google's parent company Alphabet Inc. to pay a new fine as Russia seeks to rein in tech giants.
Putin's party wins Russian parliamentary election
The pro-Putin United Russia party has won the country's parliamentary elections after a clampdown on Kremlin critics.
Russia fines major social media companies
The fines are part of a wider crackdown on internet platforms hosting content deemed "illegal" by regulators.
Inside Nexta, the Telegram channel Raman Pratasevich ran
Raman Pratesevich ran Telegram channels where millions of users shared information about anti-government protests.
Who is Raman Pratasevich?
Who is this 26-year-old blogger, who Belarus was so keen to get their hands on, they sent a fighter jet after him?
The battle for Myanmar plays out on social media
Young activists are risking arrest and using technology to ensure that their campaign for democracy continues.
DW journalist detained during Belarus protests
Correspondent Nicholas Connolly was held for around five hours by Belarusian authorities before being released.
WhatsApp controversy reveals data privacy fears
Worries that data could end up with Facebook are driving users to competitors pushing superior data protection.
Neo-Nazi attack survivors start tracking extremists
Survivors of Germany's Halle synagogue attack are now tracking white supremacist extremists worldwide.
Thai police probe 4 broadcasters, restrict Telegram
The order blocks access to the online sites of outlets deemed to be sympathetic towards pro-democracy protesters.
In Belarus, Psiphon helps resist internet shutdown
To get around internet restrictions since the disputed election, many are turning to privacy apps.
Over 60 Germans among Islamists in Idlib
An analysis of text and video messages from jihadis in Idlib has revealed over 60 Germans among their ranks.
Telegram gets the message
The go-to social media platform for neo-Nazis has fallen foul of US financial authorities.
Messaging apps mobilize Catalan protesters
The pro-independence Catalan movement has been organizing itself with the help of messaging apps.
Russia demands Youtube take action on protest videos
Thousands of its YouTube channels livestreamed one of Russia's biggest demonstrations over the weekend.
Russians rally against 'online Iron Curtain'
Protesters have said the proposed law would isolate Russians and pave the way for nationwide censorship.
Russian court orders Telegram to pay fine
Russia's popular Telegram messaging app lost a court battle, as it struggles to protect the privacy of its users.
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