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Austria expels 4 Russian diplomats linked to espionage, official says

Austria has ordered four Russian diplomats to leave the country, accusing them of espionage

The Independent UK · Oct 23

Moscow accuses Japan of using journalists for espionage

Russia has accused Japan of using journalists for espionage following the arrest of Japanese reporter Yuki Imai. The Russian authorities claim Imai was conducting espionage activities on Russian territory, a charge Japan denies. Japan's foreign ministry is taking steps to secure Imai's release and has summoned the Russian ambassador for…

The Economic Times · Oct 21

Country votes to bring back death penalty just six years after abolishing it

Capital punishment will again be used for crimes including terrorism, espionage, and treason

The Independent UK · Oct 21

Russia detains Japanese journalist for spying on strategic island

Imai Yuki, a Japanese journalist, finds himself in a precarious situation after being detained in Russia, where the Federal Security Service has accused him of espionage linked to military intelligence gathering. This development arises against a backdrop of rising tensions between Japan and Russia, especially due to the ongoing Ukraine…

The Times of India · Oct 14

Scottish universities warned of espionage risk following MI5’s China spies alert

SCOTTISH universities have been warned of the risk of espionage after MI5 said a Chinese research institute was tied to the country’s intelligence service ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 11

‘Stab to the heart’: arrest of German ex-spymaster sparks calls for reform

Claims that August Hanning exploited intelligence for private clients comes after other troubling espionage scandals

The Guardian - UK · Oct 11

Burnham meets Merz in Berlin to discuss foreign sabotage and cyber attacks

Prime minister Andy Burnham has arrived in Berlin to meet German chancellor Friedrich Merz , formally launching a UK- Germany security partnership designed to counter cyber attacks, sabotage, and hybrid threats from foreign adversaries, particularly Russia . The official visit marks the formal ratification of the Kensington Treaty, committing both…

The Independent UK · Oct 8

Who Is August Hanning? Ex-German Spy Chief's Alleged Espionage Scheme Uncovered During Heiress Kidnap Probe

Former BND chief August Hanning and ex-chief of staff Manfred D. have been detained over allegations involving roughly 2,000 confidential documents and suspected espionage.

International Business Times UK · Oct 8

German court orders detention of former intelligence chief after spying arrest

August Hanning, 80, appears before judge after being accused of treason and espionage on behalf of foreign state

The Guardian - UK · Oct 7

Former BND chief's aide arrested as Germany's biggest spy scandal widens

Manfred D, former head of cabinet to ex-intelligence chief August Hanning, was taken into custody on charges of aiding and abetting treason. He is accused of obtaining classified BND documents and passing them to Hanning in exchange for payment since 2010.

Euronews · Oct 7