France’s Macron says giving Telegram chief citizenship was ‘good’ for country
French prosecutors accuse Durov of complicity in allowing drug trafficking and sharing of sexual images of children on Telegram.
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What the papers say – August 29
Here are the biggest stories making headlines this Thursday.
UK News|Aug 29
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French authorities issue preliminary charges against Telegram chief
Allegations against Russian-born Pavel Durov include that his platform is being used for child sexual abuse material and drug trafficking.
World News|Aug 28
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Telegram messaging app chief freed from custody ahead of court appearance
Pavel Durov was detained at Le Bourget airport outside Paris on Saturday.
World News|Aug 28
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French prosecutors set to charge or release Telegram chief Pavel Durov
Durov faces claims his platform is being used to sell child abuse material and drug trafficking, prosecutors said.
World News|Aug 28
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French police custody extended after arrest of Telegram chief executive Durov
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday the arrest was not a political move but part of an independent investigation.
World News|Aug 27
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Ukraine president says Russian bombardment involved 100 missiles and 100 drones
Volodymyr Zelensky condemned Russia’s overnight and early-morning attack on his country as ‘vile’.
World News|Aug 26
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At least three killed as Russia unleashes drone and missile attack on Ukraine
At least three people were reported killed in the barrage, which appeared to target energy infrastructure.
World News|Aug 26
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French authorities arrest Telegram chief Pavel Durov at Paris airport
The 39-year-old is the subject of an arrest warrant based on allegations that his platform has been used for money laundering and drug trafficking.
World News|Aug 25
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Five people killed in Ukrainian shelling of Russian border region
Meanwhile, a Reuters journalist is missing after Russian fire struck a hotel in eastern Ukraine where a team from the news agency were staying.
World News|Aug 25
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Indian premier Narendra Modi offers to bring peace to Ukraine ‘as a friend’
The prime minister met President Volodymyr Zelensky to discuss Ukraine’s peace formula.
World News|Aug 23
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Zelensky visits border for first time since Ukrainian forces entered Kursk
Ukraine is making gains in Kursk but continues to lose ground in its eastern Donetsk region.
World News|Aug 22
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Ukrainian drone attack causes fire at Russian military facility
The attack comes as Kyiv continues its offensive in the Kursk region where it has taken territory and prisoners.
World News|Aug 22
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Russia says Ukraine has destroyed or damaged all three bridges over Seim River
Kyiv’s incursion into the Kursk region is changing the war’s trajectory but Russia’s push in eastern Ukraine is poised to claim another key centre.
World News|Aug 20
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Ukrainian president says push into Russian Kursk region is to create buffer zone
Pro-Kremlin military bloggers acknowledged the destruction of the first bridge on the Seim River near the town of Glushkovo
World News|Aug 19
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