Australia takes Telegram to court over alleged failure to remove 'pro-terror' material

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Australia is suing Telegram for not removing pro-terror material, including videos of the Christchurch shootings. The eSafety commissioner stated that Telegram could face fines of up to A$54.6 million for violating safety obligations. The platform has been accused of hosting extremist content that is easy to find. Telegram has denied the allegations and plans to contest them in court.