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A man holds a smartphone. On the screen is a pixelated chat containing the image of a women with a blurred face. She is dressed in sexy underwear and strikes a sexually suggestive pose

A man holds a smartphone. On the screen is a pixelated chat containing the image of a women with a blurred face. She is dressed in sexy underwear and strikes a sexually suggestive pose

'Revenge porn' in Serbia: Crime without penalty

'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.

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The silhouette of a man against a brighter background

Why are young Russians becoming 'saboteurs'?

Why are young Russians becoming 'saboteurs'?

Since Russia invaded Ukraine, arson attacks by juveniles on rail infrastructure and military have increased.

Telegram CEO's arrest fuels debate on platform regulation

Telegram CEO's arrest fuels debate on platform regulation

France's investigation of Pavel Durov highlights difficulties with holding Telegram accountable for its content.

A mass of people gathered at a square in Minsk, some waving Belarus flags, listen to a man playing a guitar under a spotlight, a mural can be seen behind him

A mass of people gathered at a square in Minsk, some waving Belarus flags, listen to a man playing a guitar under a spotlight, a mural can be seen behind him

Conspiracy, fake news, crime: Why is Telegram controversial?

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.

Pavel Durov speaks at a conference in Barcelona, 2016

Pavel Durov speaks at a conference in Barcelona, 2016

Who is Telegram's billionaire founder Pavel Durov?

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.

A closeup of a smartphone displaying the Telegram app

A closeup of a smartphone displaying the Telegram app

Telegram: How the app defies calls for hate censorship

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.

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