<p>Telegram boss Pavel Durov announces a new approach towards moderating content and will remove some features that had been abused for illegal activity.</p><ul><li><strong><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/technology/article/2024/sep/06/telegram-to-drop-people-nearby-feature-and-improve-moderation">Telegram to drop ‘people nearby’ feature and improve moderation</a></strong></li><li><strong><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/technology/article/2024/sep/06/pavel-durov-telegram-founder-post-comments-arrest-france">Pavel Durov: Telegram founder says France arrest is ‘misguided’</a></strong></li><li>Full story: <strong><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/article/2024/sep/06/august-us-jobs-report-economy">US economy adds 142,000 jobs in August as Fed plans to cut interest rates</a><br></strong></li></ul><p>European stock markets are lower in early trading, as investors anticipate today’s US employment report (at 1.30pm UK time).</p><p>The <strong>FTSE</strong> <strong>100</strong> index is down 41 points, or 0.5%, at 8200 points. That would be its sixth daily loss in a row, its worst run since May.</p><p>“Given the importance of the jobs data, investors should brace for volatility in the wake of the release. Our base case remains for a soft economic landing, though recession risks have increased. We recommend focusing on long-term financial plans and ensuring adequate diversification.”</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2024/sep/06/uk-house-prices-hit-two-year-high-us-jobs-payrolls-business-live">Continue reading...</a>