The Latest Breaking News from Espionage

Five Bulgarian nationals charged in UK with spying for Russia

Three of ring already accused of possessing fake documents after counterterrorism swoop under Official Secrets Act

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2023

Moscow court refuses to hear appeal by detained US journalist Evan Gershkovich

This is the first instance of a Western journalist being arrested on espionage charges in Russia since the end of the Cold War

The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2023

A Moscow court delays decision on the appeal of jailed Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has filed an appeal to be released from jail on espionage charges, but the Moscow City Court did not immediately rule on it

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023

MI5 warned Tories that MP candidates could be Chinese spies – report

The Conservative Party blocked two MP hopefuls from its candidates list due to the espionage concerns.

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2023

The Guardian view on China and spying: we need less heat and more light

Editorial: Beijing’s espionage and influence operations demand not just more, but more thoughtful, scrutiny

The Guardian - UK · Sep 12, 2023

UK espionage saga a ‘wake-up call’ for Australian parliament, opposition says

Calls for further security measures including vetting of staffers after UK parliamentary aide arrested on suspicion of spying for China

The Guardian - AU · Sep 12, 2023

Sunak under pressure to act amid row over alleged Chinese spy

New curbs on Chinese influence could be considered, as ministers continue to face questions about allegations of Chinese espionage in Westminster.

The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023

China spying claims: Rishi Sunak says he ‘will not accept’ interference in UK democracy

Ministers are under pressure to reveal when they first knew about allegations of Chinese espionage in Westminster

Evening Standard · Sep 11, 2023

UK proves espionage is always political in calling out China ‘spying’ at G20

As Sunak challenges Chinese premier at summit, does alleged intelligence escalation from Beijing suggest a new cold war?

The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2023

White House calls video of imprisoned US citizen Paul Whelan ‘reassuring’

Whelan has been detained in Russia for more than four years on espionage charges that he and US say are illegitimate.

Al Jazeera · Aug 29, 2023