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Trump could turn Elon Musk into an American oligarch
Musk’s potential foray into government would represent a striking development for the billionaire.
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Foreign influence attempts are the new normal for American elections
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This genius cat-lover helped Pavel Durov turbocharge Telegram
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Elon Musk’s top lobbyist leaves X
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France’s hunt for Telegram CEO Pavel Durov: The inside story
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Kosovo PM says sorry after getting kids’ math puzzle all wrong
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FBI dossier reveals Putin’s secret psychological warfare in Europe
Italian minister admits trying to hire lover as consultant
A tearful Gennaro Sangiuliano said he offered his resignation to PM Meloni, but she refused it.
Justin Trudeau loses governing partner
Progressive NDP says Liberals are “too weak, too selfish” to take on Canada’s Conservatives.
Belgian schools launch crackdown on smartphones
Governments across Europe are imposing smartphone bans in schools in an attempt to tackle screen addiction and cyberbullying.
Crypto is the new Trump family business. Ethics watchdogs have concerns.
The former president’s eldest sons are gearing up to launch a new cryptocurrency venture.
How politics killed brat summer
From Kamala Harris to Boris Johnson, the undefinable brat summer never had a chance once the politicians waded in.
Macron finally admits he gave Telegram chief French citizenship
President’s team initially said the foreign ministry made the call to grant Russian-born Pavel Durov a French passport.
3 unsolved mysteries in the case of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov
Why does the Russian-born tech tycoon have so many nationalities? And where do his loyalties lie?
France charges Telegram CEO Pavel Durov, releases him on €5M bail
The Russian-born tech tycoon faces six charges and is barred from leaving France.
Exclusive: Telegram CEO’s brother also wanted by French authorities
Arrest warrants for Pavel and Nikolai Durov were issued months earlier than previously known.
Zuckerberg’s new Washington game
Meta has largely won its legal battles over social media bias — and now its CEO is hedging his bets against a potential Trump presidency.
Memes, GIFs and selfies: How social media is influencing political campaigns
How Harris and Trump choose to connect with young voters online could make or break their 2024 presidential campaigns.
The 5 warning signs for Harris after the DNC
Despite excitement at the Democratic National Convention, Kamala Harris’ campaign is still selling her as the underdog.
Russia says France better come up with strong evidence against Telegram CEO
Kremlin needles Emmanuel Macron over Pavel Durov arrest.
The bewildering politics of Telegram
Here are two big reasons the controversial app just became a global flashpoint.
UAE demands ‘urgent’ access to Telegram CEO locked up in France
Pavel Durov’s arrest in Paris triggered an international outcry.
Steve Hilton, the British ex-Fox News host, wants to run for California governor
Hilton has supported Trump, but he’s also leaned into his own brand of “positive populism.”
Zuckerberg says he regrets caving to White House pressure on content
Meta’s CEO tells the House Judiciary Committee that he wishes he had been more outspoken against the Biden administration during the pandemic.
Macron loves Telegram. French judges hate it.
France’s president is an avid user of the app and POLITICO saw he was online “recently.” That didn’t shield Telegram CEO Pavel Durov from arrest.
The crazy life and times of Pavel Durov, Russia’s Elon Musk
Is the arrested Telegram CEO a free speech martyr or a shadowy criminal?
Telegram is a bigger headache than Elon Musk’s X for the EU
France’s arrest of tech prodigy spotlights messaging service that shelters those who want to avoid government attention.
Macron on Telegram CEO’s arrest: French government was not involved
French president condemns “false information” as Pavel Durov’s detention in Paris triggers global outcry.
Uber fined €290 million for sending drivers’ data outside Europe
Ride-hailing tech giant protests against what it called a “flawed decision.”
France extends detention of Telegram chief Pavel Durov
Telegram said its CEO “has nothing to hide” as his surprise detention became an online flashpoint over free speech.