Telegram’s Durov says France asked to remove some Moldovan channels from app
MOSCOW -Pavel Durov, the billionaire founder of the Telegram messaging app, accused French intelligence on Sunday of asking him through an intermediary to censor some Moldovan voices ahead of a presidential vote last year in return for help with his court case in France. Moldovans were voting in a parliamentary election on Sunday that could…
Read MoreBody of young migrant found on French beach as crossings to UK rise
PARIS (AP) — French authorities announced the discovery Sunday of a body on a beach used as one of the launch points for migrants attempting the perilous sea crossing from northern France to the U.K on flimsy inflatable boats. Attempted crossings and deaths have surged in recent days. The prefecture of northern France’s Pas-de-Calais region…
Read MoreHostile states recruit youths for crime, Met warns
Children and young adults in London are being recruited by hostile states such as Russia and Iran to carry out sabotage and other crimes, the Metropolitan Police has said. Cdr Dominic Murphy, the Met’s head of counter-terrorism, said there had been a five-fold rise in hostile state activity since the Salisbury poisonings in 2018. He…
Read MoreThe Media’s Sins of Omission Are Getting Worse | National Review
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Read MoreCommentary: Did Kamala Harris just destroy her 2028 chances? Is Gavin Newsom glad she did?
Democrats, despite their hypersensitive, bleeding-heart reputation, can be harsh. Ruthless, even. When it comes to picking their presidential nominee, it’s often one and done. Walter Mondale, Michael Dukakis, Al Gore and John Kerry were embraced and then, after leading their party to disappointing defeat, cast off like so many wads of wet tissue. Compare that…
Read MoreAI chatbot safety bills under threat as Newsom ponders restrictions tech groups say would hurt California
California lawmakers want Gov. Gavin Newsom to approve bills they passed that aim to make artificial intelligence chatbots safer. But as the governor weighs whether to sign the legislation into law, he faces a familiar hurdle: objections from tech companies that say new restrictions would hinder innovation. Californian companies are world leaders in AI and…
Read MoreA Chicken-Finger Joint from the Masterminds Behind Thai Diner
Mommy Pai’s, the latest venture from the masterminds behind Thai Diner and the late Uncle Boons, seems to follow this road map—on paper, at least. Open since August, just around the corner from Thai Diner, it’s a chicken-finger joint, takeout only, with a clear culinary point of view (punchy, high-octane Thai flavors) and striking aesthetics.…
Read MoreNATO general says Ukraine improving strikes deep inside Russia
Ukraine has significantly improved its ability to strike military targets deep inside Russia, German Major General Maik Keller told dpa, highlighting advances in personnel, equipment and training. “The Ukrainians are getting better at reaching militarily relevant targets in Russia’s depth. This is a question of capability, and capability means personnel, material and training,” he said.…
Read MoreKatz: Gaza will be destroyed, Hamas eliminated if terror group does not disarm, return all hostages
Defense Minister Israel Katz warns Hamas to disarm and release hostages as the IDF gains control of over half of Gaza City and demolishes terror infrastructure. Defense Minister Israel Katz threatened Hamas terrorists in Gaza with serious consequences if the war continues in a post on X/Twitter on Saturday night. “If Hamas does not release…
Read MoreFans Call for Kirby Smart’s Job After Georgia’s Upset Loss to Alabama
After entering Saturday’s matchup against the No. 17-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide on a 33-game win streak at home, the No. 5-ranked Georgia Bulldogs sent their fans home with some bitter disappointment. Alabama pulled off an incredible upset, knocking off Georgia 24-21 in one of the best games of the young college football season so far.…
Read MoreLululemon faces new threat with debut of Nike-Kardashian line
NikeSkims offers lower prices across critical categories such as track jackets, sports bras and leggings [NEW YORK] For Lululemon Athletica, Nike’s partnership with Kim Kardashian’s Skims label presents yet another problem for the embattled yoga-wear brand as it tries to pull itself out of an extended sales rut. NikeSkims, debuting on Friday (Sep 26), offers…
Read MoreThousands protest livestreamed murder of 2 women, young girl in Argentina
Clashes have erupted between demonstrators and police as thousands protested in Argentina’s capital, Buenos Aires, to demand justice over the torture and killing of two young women and a teenager, which was livestreamed on social media by a purported drug gang. Thousands of protesters took to the streets on Saturday to denounce the killings that…
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