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Telegram founder Pavel Durov is under formal investigation and has been barred from leaving France, according to a statement released Wednesday night by a French prosecutor. The Russian-born billionaire is being investigated for several alleged offenses linked to criminal activities on Telegram. These include complicity in illegal gang transactions, “laundering of crimes in an organized gang,” and refusal to provide …

Novak Djokovic is set to face fellow Serbian Laslo Djere on Wednesday as he continues his quest for a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam singles title at the US Open. Djere, ranked 109th in the world, was the only player to take a set off Djokovic at last year’s tournament, winning the first two sets in their third-round match before Djokovic …

In a fascinating discovery, scientists have revealed that diamonds make a dramatic journey to the Earth’s surface during catastrophic events such as continental shifts and explosive volcanic eruptions. A recent study has shown that diamonds are brought to the surface during volcanic eruptions triggered by the movement of Earth’s continents and the reshaping of the planet’s landscape.   What Are …

Thinkers and tech experts have collaborated to introduce a new phone designed to combat smartphone addiction—a vibrant pink Barbie-themed phone. Recently launched in the UK and Europe, this Barbie-branded device aims to help young people reduce their dependence on smartphones. The phone, produced by HMD, is intentionally made to be a simple device, featuring no front camera, just one game, …

The discovery of parasitic worms in the eyes of a black bear has raised significant concerns among scientists, who worry that these tiny organisms, known to cause blindness, could soon pose a threat to humans as well. The worms are associated with a zoonotic disease called “Thelaziosis,” according to a research paper. The bear in question was killed in rural …

Paris still considers the Lebanese presidential issue to be a priority, despite the prevailing belief that it won’t be resolved until after the current Hezbollah-Israel clashes subside, according to a senior French official in Paris. “The French embassy is actively working towards finding a solution,” the official told Annahar newspaper in comments published on Wednesday. While the recent assassinations of …

The Israeli military reported that it killed five militants, including a prominent local commander, in a large-scale operation in the occupied West Bank early Thursday. The Palestinian militant group Islamic Jihad confirmed the death of Mohammed Jaber, also known as Abu Shujaa, a commander in the group’s Tulkarem Brigade, located in the Nour Shams refugee camp near Tulkarem. Islamic Jihad’s …

Yemen’s Houthi rebels have agreed to allow tugboats and rescue ships to assist a Greek-flagged oil tanker that has been burning in the Red Sea, citing “humanitarian and environmental concerns,” according to Iran’s mission to the United Nations on Wednesday. However, the Houthis have not provided specific details and are believed to have previously blocked an attempt to salvage the …