**News Flash: French Government Websites Hit by DDoS Attack**

Multiple French government websites, including the Administrative Court of Paris and the French Health Department's site, have been taken offline in a suspected DDoS attack linked to a Russian hacker group. This follows the arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov in France on August 24.

French President Emmanuel Macron stated that Durov's arrest was not politically motivated and emphasized France's commitment to free speech. However, the crypto community and free speech advocates, including Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin and Elon Musk, have criticized the arrest.

Durov remains in custody for questioning until August 28, with no formal charges yet.