Russian authorities have initiated criminal proceedings against Pavel Durov, founder of the Telegram messaging application, accusing him of failing to remove channels and accounts reportedly used by Ukrainian security services for recruitment and facilitating terrorist acts within Russia. The move escalates Moscow's long-standing attempts to assert greater control over popular communication platforms.
Keiko Fujimori, daughter of disgraced former president Alberto Fujimori, has been officially declared the winner of Peru's presidential election, nearly a month after the ballot. The National Election Jury (JNE) announced her victory against Pedro Castillo, amidst claims of irregularities from Castillo's campaign that delayed the final tally.
UK diesel prices have registered their most significant monthly drop since records began in 1996, falling by 14.5 pence per litre in May. This notable reduction follows a period of heightened market volatility, primarily driven by speculative trading linked to the US-Israel war with Iran.
