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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Dan Sabbagh Defence and security editor

Britain caught in ‘space between peace and war’, says new head of MI6

Blaise Metreweli making her first public speech in London
Blaise Metreweli is the first woman to serve as head of MI6. Photograph: Kirsty Wigglesworth/Reuters

Britain is caught in “a space between peace and war” complicated by the rise of artificial intelligence and other technologies dominated by powerful individuals and corporations, according to the new head of MI6.

Blaise Metreweli, giving her first speech in the job, accused Russia of being insincere about Ukraine peace negotiations but made minimal reference to China as the prime minister, Keir Starmer, seeks to arrange a visit to Beijing.

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