French actor Alain Delon passed away at his home in the Loire at the age of 88. He was a sex symbol for several generations of the 20th century, and his name became a household name for male beauty. He appeared in over a hundred films and masterfully played a variety of roles, from tough guys with a criminal past to complex dramatic heroes.

Thomas Matthew Crooks, who attempted to assassinate US presidential candidate Donald Trump, made more than 60 information requests to find information about the Republican candidate, the FBI said. According to the agency, the requests concerned not only Mr Trump but also incumbent US President Joe Biden. They were made about a month before a campaign rally in Pennsylvania in July.

A Paris court has indicted Telegram co-founder Pavel Durov on six counts, including refusal to hand over information to the competent authorities. The police had previously questioned him on 12 counts. After the indictment, the court placed the businessman under judicial supervision with a bail of €5 million and an obligation to appear before the police twice a week, the Paris prosecutor's office said. He is banned from leaving French territory.