On August 26, the Wagner Group announced via Telegram that its mercenaries are operating exclusively in Belarus and Africa and are not engaged in combat alongside the Russian army in Ukraine. In the statement, posted on a Wagner-affiliated Telegram channel, the group asserted that “there are no subordinates of the company either in Rosgvardia (Russia’s National Guard), the Russian Defense Ministry, or anywhere else.” Official statement from Wagner Group confirming that nowadays are only operating in Africa and Belarus, and that there is no split of the group in the Ministry of Defense or the National Guard. They also confirm…
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In a Twitter post, the French president stated that Telegram’s CEO, Pavel Durov’s, arrest is not politically motivated. He issued the following statement: I have seen false information regarding France following the arrest of Pavel Durov. France is deeply committed to freedom of expression and communication, to innovation, and to the spirit of entrepreneurship. It will remain so. In a state governed by the rule of law,…— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) August 26, 2024 “I have noticed misinformation circulating regarding France following the arrest of Pavel Durov. France remains firmly committed to upholding freedom of expression, communication, innovation, and the entrepreneurial…
Telegram has issued a statement defending its CEO, Pavel Durov, after his arrest in France, calling the charges against him “absurd.” Durov, the billionaire founder of the encrypted messaging platform, was detained at Le Bourget airport near Paris on Saturday following the landing of his private jet. French news outlets BFMTV and TF1, citing unnamed sources, reported that the arrest was linked to a search warrant focused on Telegram’s moderation practices and alleged criminal activities conducted by its users, including money laundering and drug trafficking. However, French authorities have not yet officially commented on the arrest. Telegram has released a…
Chris Pavlovski, the CEO of Rumble, has spoken out against France following the arrest of Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, describing the situation as a major escalation in the ongoing battle over free speech. Pavlovski revealed that Rumble, a popular video-sharing platform known for its commitment to free expression, has been threatened by French authorities and is now taking legal action in response. I’m a little late to this, but for good reason — I’ve just safely departed from Europe.France has threatened Rumble, and now they have crossed a red line by arresting Telegram’s CEO, Pavel Durov, reportedly for…
Pavel Durov, the 39-year-old founder of the encrypted messaging app Telegram, has been arrested in France, prompting strong reactions from Russian officials who describe him as a “political prisoner.” Durov, a Russian-born billionaire, was detained after his private jet landed at Le Bourget airport near Paris on Saturday. The reasons for his arrest remain unclear, but reports from BFMTV suggest the warrant may be related to issues such as the lack of moderators on Telegram and potential criminal activities on the platform, including money laundering, drug trafficking, and the sharing of child sex abuse content. Russian lawmakers have criticized the…
Ryan Evans, a member of the Reuters team covering the ongoing war in Ukraine, was tragically killed in a missile strike on the Hotel Sapphire in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk, the news agency reported on Sunday. Evans, 38, was working as a safety adviser for Reuters when the hotel was struck by a missile on Saturday night, leaving two other Reuters journalists injured, one of them seriously. The attack, which reportedly involved a Russian Iskander missile, targeted the hotel where Evans and his team of six were staying. Evans, a former British soldier, had been with Reuters since…
Lando Norris asserted that his McLaren is now the fastest car on the Formula One grid after a dominant victory at the Dutch Grand Prix. This statement was echoed by world champion Max Verstappen, who finished a distant second and admitted that Red Bull’s drop in performance is an “alarming” concern. Despite being overtaken by Verstappen at the start, Norris patiently utilized the superior pace of his McLaren to reclaim the lead and ultimately won the race by nearly 23 seconds. This victory, his second of the season, highlighted McLaren’s resurgence following significant upgrades at the Miami GP, where the…
Walmart has issued a recall for nearly 10,000 cases of apple juice sold in stores across the U.S. due to potentially harmful levels of inorganic arsenic. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) elevated the recall’s urgency on Friday after its initial announcement on August 15, indicating that the affected product may cause temporary adverse health effects but is unlikely to lead to serious or irreversible medical issues. The recall involves 9,535 cases of Great Value brand apple juice, specifically six-packs of 8-ounce bottles, sold in 25 states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia. Florida-based manufacturer Refresco Beverages US…
Toncoin (TON), the cryptocurrency linked to the messaging app Telegram, saw a sharp 13% decline on Sunday following the arrest of the platform’s founder, Pavel Durov, in France. The digital asset, which had been trading steadily around $6.80, suddenly dropped to $5.99 as news of Durov’s detention circulated among investors. This steep fall highlights the strong connection between the token and Telegram’s leadership, despite the project’s assertions of decentralization. Durov, 39, was taken into custody on Saturday evening at Paris Le Bourget Airport as he disembarked from a private jet. French authorities have not yet disclosed the charges against the…
The Russian Embassy in France has taken action to clarify the situation regarding the arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov, according to a report from the Russian Foreign Ministry. The ministry emphasized that there were no requests for Durov’s detention from his representatives. The embassy’s diplomats were already addressing the situation with Durov well before Deputy Speaker of the State Duma Davankov’s appeal, the Foreign Ministry noted. 🚨🇷🇺 BREAKING: RUSSIAN EMBASSY RESPONDS TO DUROV'S ARRESTThe Russian Embassy in France has taken steps to clarify the situation surrounding Telegram founder Pavel Durov's arrest, according to the Russian Foreign Ministry. The Ministry…
Second-half goals by Leandro Trossard and Thomas Partey earned Arsenal earn a hard-fought 2-0 win at Aston Villa on Saturday as Mikel Arteta’s side continued their perfect start to the Premier League season. Villa did the double over Arsenal last season, defeats that ultimately cost the Gunners the title, and had plenty of chances to make it three successive wins at Villa Park. Striker Ollie Watkins missed two gilt-edged openings, the second of which saw him denied by a stunning save from Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya. However, Arsenal weathered the storm, taking the lead in the 67th minute through substitute…
Two Nasa astronauts who have been stuck in space for over two months will return to Earth in February 2025 with SpaceX. Nasa said the Boeing Starliner spacecraft the astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore had travelled to International Space Station (ISS) on would return to Earth “un-crewed”. The pair took off on what was planned to be an eight-day mission on 5 June but will now spend around eight months in orbit. The Starliner experienced problems on its way to the ISS, including leaks of helium, which pushes fuel into the propulsion system. Several thrusters also did not work…
Pavel Durov, the founder and owner of Telegram, is a prominent figure in the tech industry. As of August 24, 2024, his net worth is estimated at $15.5 billion, placing him among the world’s wealthiest individuals, ranked #120. Durov’s rise to prominence began with the creation of VKontakte (VK), Russia’s largest social network, which he co-founded with his brother Nikolai in 2006. VK rapidly became a leading platform in Russia, comparable to Facebook. However, Durov’s time at VK was fraught with conflicts with Russian authorities over data privacy and content control issues. In 2014, under increasing pressure, he was forced…
Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of Telegram’s encrypted messaging service, was arrested around 8 PM this Saturday evening as he disembarked from his private jet at Le Bourget airport. The 39-year-old Franco-Russian, accompanied by his bodyguard and a woman, was apprehended by officers from the Air Transport Gendarmerie. Durov, who was listed in the FPR (wanted persons file), had arrived directly from Azerbaijan. A French search warrant, issued by the OFMIN of the national directorate of the French judicial police based on a preliminary investigation, led to his arrest. The warrant was related to allegations that Durov’s lack of…
Safaricom has challenged the Kenyan government’s decision to grant independent licenses to satellite internet providers, including Elon Musk’s Starlink, which began operating in Kenya in July last year. Safaricom argues that allowing these satellite companies to operate independently could lead to illegal connections and interference with mobile networks. The telco has requested the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) to reconsider its licensing decisions and suggest that satellite providers should partner with existing internet service providers instead of operating as standalone entities. Safaricom’s acting Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Fred Waithaka, expressed concerns that uncoordinated satellite operations could harm mobile network quality…