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Apple temporarily removed the messaging app Telegram from its App Store after discovering content violating child safety policies. The app was restored after Telegram swiftly removed the offending material and suspended the user.
Australia's online safety regulator has filed civil proceedings against Telegram in Federal Court, alleging the messaging platform failed to remove terrorism-related content including videos of mass shootings despite user reports.
Russia's FSB has accused Telegram founder Pavel Durov of aiding terrorist activities and added him to international wanted lists. The 41-year-old entrepreneur has repeatedly faced legal challenges from Moscow and Western governments over his messaging platform's content moderation policies.