Pavel Durov was charged in France, as part of wide-ranging investigation into criminal activities on the messaging platform he runs.
Tag: Paris (France)
New Zealand Diplomat Is Victim of Armed Robbery, Paris Authorities Say
The Paris prosecutor’s office said that the diplomat had been struck in the face with the butt of a pistol. The robbery took place in Paris’s affluent 7th arrondissement.
Why Did Jordan Chiles Lose a Bronze Medal?
An inquiry by Chiles’s coach led judges to adjust her score and give her a medal. A court ruled the inquiry came too late. Now, the I.O.C. wants her bronze back.
Olympic Marathon Course Lets Runners Inside the Ropes For a Night 10K
A public marathon and a series of overnight 10Ks offered recreational runners a chance to feel closer to the Games.
Behind the Scenes of the ‘Treasure Hunt’ for Olympic History
Members of the Olympic Museum’s heritage acquisitions team fan out during the Games to get donations to put on display in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Closing Ceremony of Paris Olympics Is Set to Cap a Triumphant Games
All sectors of society came together to achieve the nation’s dream for the Games. Success has shown that unity is possible, if often elusive.
Travis Scott Released From Custody After Confrontation at a Paris Hotel
The star rapper had been accused on Friday of assaulting a security guard at a luxury hotel in Paris. No charges were filed against him, according to prosecutors.
A Head-Spinning Debut
Breaking, the hip-hop dance style born in the Bronx five decades ago, is now an Olympic sport.
How the Olympics Warp Time
Doesn’t it seem like the Paris Games have gone by fast? Imagine having your success or failure defined by thousandths of a second.
B-Girl Raygun, an Australian Professor, Turned Breaking on Its Head
Rachael Gunn, known as B-girl Raygun, displayed some … unique moves as she competed in a field with breakers half her age. The judges and the internet were underwhelmed.