Pavel Durov
technology entrepreneur (born 1984)
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Phica sexist chat returns on Telegram, now with over 11,000 members sharing intimate images
A Telegram group called 'Phica - La rinascita' has revived the sexist Phica.eu site, which police seized in 2025. Membership rose from 1,023 on 29 October to 11,240 on 2 November, and users share intimate photos of women without their consent.
- Jul 29
Russia adds Telegram founder Pavel Durov to terrorist list after charging him with facilitating terrorism
The move follows an FSB announcement that Durov is wanted internationally for allegedly allowing Ukrainian intelligence to use the messaging app to recruit Russians for sabotage.
- Jun 21
India re-tests 2.2 million medical hopefuls under military escort and Telegram ban after question leak
Around 2.2 million Indian students retook the NEET medical entrance exam on Sunday under biometric checks, AI surveillance and a Telegram ban, after a question leak forced the cancellation of the May session.