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.
Chinese authorities have concluded that a 66-year-old pilot intentionally crashed a small aircraft into a Shanghai skyscraper. The pilot, who died in the incident, reportedly suffered from anxiety and had documented intentions of ending his life in his diary, according to official reports.
The European Union's General Court has largely affirmed the European Commission's 2018 ruling against Google, imposing a €4.1 billion fine for anti-competitive practices related to its Android operating system. The original penalty was €4.34 billion, marking a minor reduction.
The United States has opted against extending the USMCA trade agreement for another 16 years but has refrained from more aggressive measures. This decision circumvents a potentially acrimonious trade dispute with Mexico and Canada, who had been pressing for clarity on the deal's future.
