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UK intelligence chiefs issue ‘urgent’ spy briefing

Britain's intelligence chiefs have delivered urgent, closed-door briefings to leaders from over 70 universities and officials from all UK political parties regarding significant foreign interference threats. MI5 and the National Cyber Security Centre detailed methods used by hostile states, including China and Russia, to influence academic research, teaching content, and…

The Independent UK

Betrayal review – this espionage thriller is so drab and downbeat it’s like a different genre

Half spy caper, half relationship drama, big chunks of this four-parter feel like they belong to another show entirely. It barely has enough energy for the MI5-based parts

The Guardian - UK

Germany warns of increased Iranian espionage targeting the Bundeswehr

The German army is coming under increasing scrutiny from Iranian intelligence services, with security officials and lawmakers warning of espionage, cyber attacks and a heightened threat environment.

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Secret tech, espionage and marginal gains: Inside the fight to land Winter Olympics gold

In winter sports where a fraction of a second can mean the difference between winning and losing, staying a technological step ahead of the competition is vital

The Independent UK

Greece and France charge suspects in separate China-linked espionage cases

Greek and French authorities probe alleged Chinese espionage targeting NATO tech, satellite data and military secrets, raising fears of wider spy networks.

Euronews

Who is Linwei Ding? Ex-Google engineer convicted of stealing US AI trade secrets for China

A former Google engineer, Linwei Ding, has been convicted of stealing sensitive AI trade secrets, a case highlighting economic espionage concerns. Prosecutors revealed Ding transferred confidential data on Google's AI infrastructure to benefit China-linked firms. This verdict underscores the critical need to protect American technological leadership amid global competition.

The Times of India

This dangerous North Korean malware has now split into three entities for maximum impact

Labyrinth Chollima is morphing into three separate entities, engaging in cyber-espionage, and crypto theft, against firms in the west.

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Keir Starmer in Beijing as PM Seeks to Ease Strained Relations While Pushing for UK Trade Deals

Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrives in Beijing for the first UK visit in eight years, attempting to rebuild trade ties with China and unlock £billions in economic opportunities whilst navigating geopolitical tensions with the US and security concerns over espionage.

International Business Times UK

UK-China Spying Fears: Keir Starmer Delegation Used Burner Phones Amid Beijing Security Concerns

Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrives in Beijing with burner phones and disposable laptops, amid mounting espionage concerns, as the UK seeks to rebuild trade relations with China whilst protecting its national security interests.

International Business Times UK

Chinese Hackers Reportedly Gain 'Full Access' to UK Telecoms in Global Cyber-Espionage Campaign

Chinese state-linked hackers reportedly breached UK telecoms, including Downing Street, giving potential access to millions of calls and messages.

International Business Times UK

Germany expels a Russian diplomat after a suspect is arrested in an espionage case

The German government has expelled a Russian diplomat over a case involving espionage related to the war in Ukraine

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer Accused Of 'Act Of Cowardice' Over Giant Chinese Embassy Approval

Keir Starmer is accused of an 'act of cowardice' after approving a Chinese super-embassy at the Royal Mint, sparking fears of espionage and City of London data risks.

International Business Times UK

Government faces 'embarrassing and potentially catastrophic' legal challenge if it approves China super-embassy

Critics argue the controversial embassy near the Tower of London could be used for Chinese espionage

Evening Standard

The FBI’s raid of journalist’s home was the product of decades of backsliding

The trend of invading newsrooms, in violation of federal law, has now spread to the highest levels of the federal government

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The Independent UK

Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials review – A country house mystery crackling with wit and escapist glamour

4/5 Netflix manages to capture the seductive appeal of Britain’s Roaring Twenties in this spirited and ingeniously plotted espionage thriller

International Business Times UK

Kash Patel Boasts FBI Spy Bust as Ex Navy Sailor Gets 200 Months for Selling Secrets to China

FBI Director Kash Patel hails a major espionage takedown after a former US Navy sailor is jailed for selling secrets to China.

Euronews

Former sailor sentenced to 16 years for selling information about US Navy ships to China

Jinchao Wei, an engineer on the USS Essex, was one of two California-based sailors charged in August 2023 with providing sensitive military information to Beijing.

The Independent UK

Former Navy sailor sentenced to 16 years for selling information about ships to Chinese intelligence

A former U.S. Navy sailor convicted of selling ship manuals to an intelligence officer working for China has been sentenced to more than 16 years in prison

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Chinese super embassy in London 'could spy on the whole of Europe' as plans reveal 'secret chamber'

Labour MPs say embassy must not be given permisiion in coming days amid fears site could be used for espionage

The Guardian - UK

Aldrich Ames obituary

CIA officer who betrayed western intelligence assets and espionage operations to the Soviet Union and Russia

The Independent UK

Russia frees French political scholar in a prisoner swap for a basketball player

France's president says a political scholar from the country who was serving a three-year sentence in Russia and facing new charges of espionage has been freed in a prisoner swap with France

Euronews

The Night Manager returns: The best John le Carré adaptations of the past 25 years

The return of The Night Manager makes it the perfect time to revisit the big and small screen adaptations of author John le Carré’s works – with a special focus on the spy thrillers of the past 25 years.

International Business Times UK

Aldrich Ames Dies at 84: A Flashback on How a CIA Insider for Moscow Lived as a Double Agent for Nine Years

Former CIA insider Aldrich Ames has died at 84. His nine-year espionage for Moscow remains one of the worst betrayals in US intelligence.

GamesRadar

With OD and Physint in the works, Hideo Kojima says Kojima Productions is heading towards its "Third Phase," with the creator to focus on "staying grounded and laying solid foundations" in 2026

The studio is set to "move forward with preparations for the espionage action title 'Physint'"

Evening Standard

Family of UK couple detained in Iran and supporters hand petition to No 10

It is a year since Lindsay and Craig Foreman were taken into custody in January during a world motorcycle tour and were later charged with espionage.

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