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Australia begins legal action against Telegram over alleged pro-terror material, extremist violence

The office of the eSafety Commissioner said it had begun action after Telegram failed to remove videos of terrorist executions and mass shootings.

In this photo illustration a smartphone screen displays the logo of social media app and instant messaging service Telegram, on February 19, 2026 in Bath, England; illustrative
Founder and CEO of Telegram Pavel Durov delivers a keynote speech during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain February 23, 2016.

Russia charges Telegram founder Pavel Durov with terrorism, issues arrest warrant

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A week inside the echo chamber: How Jew-hatred moved from fringe to feed

In this photo illustration a smartphone screen displays the logo of social media app and instant messaging service Telegram, on February 19, 2026 in Bath, England; illustrative

Iranian women, girls die by suicide, honor killing after Telegram sextortion channel


Extortionists posed as women online, trapped victims with intimate photos

After posing as women on Telegram, two men from Rishon LeZion and Holon extorted thousands of shekels from unsuspecting victims.

 Catching culprits who duped women out of thousands of shekels via Telegram.

Social media is impacting political and social discourse - opinion

In a world where information travels at the speed of light, responsibility lies not only with content creators but also with consumers.

 Hand using mobile smartphone with icon social media and social network.

NSC issues warning of Iranian attempts to kidnap traveling Israelis

The announcement followed a thwarted attempt by Iranian operatives to entice an Israeli businessman to the UAE as part of an elaborate plot targeting him.

 Screenshots of fake messages sent to an Israeli businessman.

Telegram Turmoil: German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock pixelated in Syrian media

During her visit to Damascus, images of German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock were shared by the Syrian Telegram channel Almharar, linked to Islamist group HTS.

 Telegram Turmoil: German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock pixelated in Syrian media.

State attorneys oppose review of decision to keep NCO in leaked docs case in confinement

The indictment alleged that Rosenfeld in April sent a picture via the Telegram messaging app of a top-secret document to Feldstein, who was an aide to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

 Ari Rosenfeld, the NCO named in the PMO document leak affair.

WhatsApp rolls out new voice message transcription feature, now also in Hebrew

The technology behind this feature is based on machine learning and natural language processing, ensuring accurate and high-quality transcription.

 WhatsApp will transcribe voice notes

'Cruel reminder of terror': Hamas publishes first video of hostage Edan Alexander

In the video, a message appears in Hebrew, English, and Arabic, repeating the wording of the title and accompanied by eerie music.

 Israeli-American hostage Eden Alexander speaks in video released by Hamas, November 30, 2024.

WhatsApp rolls out message drafts to save unsent messages

When users begin typing a message and leave the chat before sending it, WhatsApp marks the conversation with a green “Draft” label in the chat list.

 WhatsApp will transcribe voice notes

'Jew hunt': Rioters planned Amsterdam pogrom in Telegram groups in advance - report

An alleged "Jew hunt" was announced well in advance in the messaging app Telegram, prompting rioters to travel from far outside Amsterdam to attack Israelis.

 Supporters of Maccabi Tel Aviv hold flags at Dam square ahead of the Europa League football match between Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv, in Amsterdam on November 7, 2024.

Trump says classified Israeli strike plan leaks are real, might come from Department of Defense

The report detailed alleged recent actions at Israel Air Force (IAF) bases, including the movement of advanced munitions believed to be intended for a strike on Iran.

 Donald trump against a backdrop of an alleged leaked document detailing Israeli plans for a retaliatory strike against Iran. (Illustrative)