France, Germany press for access to encrypted messages after attacks

France and Germany want to compel operators of mobile messaging services to provide access to encrypted content to terrorism investigations, after a series of deadly attacks in both countries. French intelligence services, on high alert since attackers killed hundreds of civilians in Paris in November and in Nice in July, are struggling to intercept messages from Islamist militants. Many of the groups now use encrypted messaging services rather than mainstream social media, with Islamic State a