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Iran Hangs Man As Israeli Spy After 'Unfair' Trial: Activists

Iran on Wednesday executed a man convicted of espionage for Israel and involvement in the killing of a Revolutionary Guard but activists said he was sentenced to death after an unfair trial and a confession obtained by torture.

International Business Times

British Defence Firms Ban Staff From Charging Phones In Chinese Electric Vehicles

Citing espionage concerns, British defence firms have reportedly instructed staff to avoid charging their phones in Chinese-made EVs as a security precaution.

International Business Times UK

25 Years Ago, Metal Gear Put Espionage Action In The Palm Of Your Hand

Metal Gear's handheld debut is a remarkably ambitious game that squeezed much of what made the PS1 classic so great back down to its 8-bit roots.

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Taiwan cracks down on holders of Chinese ID amid fears over propaganda and espionage

Expulsion of people holding a Chinese passport or ID card prompts debate over identity, loyalty and freedom

The Guardian - AU

Fears grow that Signal leaks make Pete Hegseth top espionage target

Experts say Pentagon chief has endangered secrets of US defense department and given assistance to foreign spies

The Guardian - US

Gather around children, let me spin you the tale of NLRB whistleblower vs Musk's DOGE. It has government espionage, a billionaire megalomaniac, Russian hackers, coverup conspiracies, and even blackmail by drone

Whistleblower claims to have seen Russian login attempts with correct credentials commenced minutes after DOGE accounts were used.

PC Gamer

15 Years Ago, Gaming’s Most Thrilling Espionage Series Had Its Assassin’s Creed Moment

'Splinter Cell's fifth game pulled the series kicking and screaming into a new era for better and for worse.

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Man Hired by European Tech Company to Spy on Rival American Employer Confesses Amid Espionage Case: 'The Truth Will Set You Free'

A man confessed to spying on U.S.-based company while working as a secret informant for European rival, claiming he was paid by the company's CEO.

Latin Times

First trailer for Wes Anderson’s The Phoenician Scheme launches

The director’s 13th film, an ‘espionage thriller’, stars everyone from Benicio del Toro to Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hanks, Mia Threapleton and Richard Ayoade

The Guardian - UK

Thousands of Ukrainian civilians are still held by Russia with uncertain hope of release

In its 3-year-old war, Russia has detained what human rights activists say are thousands of Ukrainian civilians and has charged them with various crimes

The Independent UK

‘Signalgate’: how the US government creates and guards its secrets

The conundrum of when classified information is not deemed top secret is at the heart of the recent “Signalgate” controversy in which the US defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, shared plans for a military attack on Yemen using Signal, a messaging app.

The Conversation

US government tells staff in China not to have romantic ties with Chinese citizens

Secret directive reportedly prompted by pressure from Congress members concerned about espionage risks

The Independent UK

Paraguay recalls ambassador to Brazil and suspends dam talks over espionage revelations

Paraguay says it's recalling its ambassador to Brazil a day after Brazilian authorities acknowledged that their country’s intelligence agency had spied on Paraguayan officials in 2022

The Independent UK

French citizens jailed in Iran since 2022 'must be freed' says Macron

French authorities have reiterated their support for two French citizens who have spent more than thirty-four months behind bars in Iran. Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris, a couple, were arrested in May 2022 and are accused of espionage. France has described them as "state hostages" and says they are innocent.

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The Guardian - AU

Taiwan jails four soldiers, including three who worked in presidential office, for spying for China

Soldiers had worked for ‘extremely sensitive and important units’ and ‘their acts betrayed the country’, Taipei court says

Roll Call

Democrats seek criminal probe over group chat on Houthi strike - Roll Call

Democratic lawmakers called for criminal investigations Wednesday into the conduct surrounding a Signal chat discussing military action.

Evening Standard

Former Bond girl Gemma Arterton will star in a new ITV espionage drama

The actress, known for playing Polly in The King’s Man, will be leading the five-part series, Secret Service, as an MI6 officer.

The Independent UK

Why the Signal chat leak might have exposed a big legal problem for Trump administration

Lawmakers and legal experts claim the Yemen Signal group chat ‘blatantly violated security regulations designed to prevent exactly this kind of leak’

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The Independent UK

Former defense secretary says somebody ‘needs to get fired’ over Trump admin’s shocking war plans leak to journalist

‘This is just a serious blunder,’ Leon Panetta stated, adding that it ‘could violate espionage laws’ and ‘undermine our national security’

Latin Times

Top Trump Official Who Created Group Chat To Discuss Sensitive Information May Have Violated The Espionage Act

Lawyers consulted by The Atlantic about the legal implications of discussing classified information in a messaging app said Mike Waltz may have violated several provisions of the Espionage Act

Euronews

Federal employee to foreign asset? DOGE layoffs raise alarm over espionage threat to the US

US President Donald Trump and tech mogul Elon Musk's government cuts could provide an opportunity for China and Russia, security experts warn.

International Business Times

Trump And Musk's Federal Overhaul Could Open Doors For Foreign Espionage, Experts Warn

It's not just intelligence officers who are at risk; many government agencies manage vast amounts of sensitive data. For example, the Department of Energy oversees the nation's nuclear secrets, while the Pentagon controls critical military information.

The Independent UK

Concerns about espionage rise as Trump and Musk fire thousands of federal workers

Mass layoffs and resignations at the federal government are prompting concerns that a disgruntled former employee may seek to sell secrets to a foreign power

Salon

Gabbard's hysteria hides a dark truth

The Trump administration crosses the Rubicon into politically-motivated prosecutions

The Independent UK

A dump of JFK-related records reveals past CIA secrets but also some personal data

History buffs have uncovered revelations about U.S. espionage in the 1960s in thousands of pages of newly released government records about the assassination of President John F. Kennedy

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