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Germany explains why it may slap Telegram with fines

German authorities accuse the messenger of becoming a safe haven for online hatred, calls for violence, and conspiracy theories Germany’s Federal Justice Ministry has started two investigations against the Telegram messenger service, the ministry’s spokesperson told journalists on Monday, adding that the messenger might face fines. It stands accused of failing to designate a representative […]

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France warns it will slap UK with sanctions unless spat over post-Brexit fishing is resolved

France’s government has warned the UK that it will face sanctions unless London addresses a disagreement over post-Brexit fishing in which French trawlermen claim they haven’t been granted enough licences for British waters. Speaking on Wednesday, government spokesman Gabriel Attal said that only 50% of the fishing licences that allow French trawlers to fish in […]