Spain's High Court Orders Telegram Suspended After Media Complaints

Spain's High Court has ordered the suspension of messaging app Telegram's services in the country after media companies complained it was allowing users to upload their content without permission, according to a court source. The use of Telegram in Spain will be temporarily suspended after a request by media firms including Atresmedia, EGEDA, Mediaset and Telefonica.

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