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‘We feel abandoned’: British couple jailed for 10 years in Iran on spying charges urge PM Starmer to help secure release

A British couple jailed for 10 years in Iran on espionage charges have said they feel “let down, alone and completely frustrated” and have urged Prime Minister Keir Starmer to “step up and help us.”

The Times of India

Iran Spy Arrests: Who Are the Two Men Charged in London for Tehran's Secret Operations?

Two men have been charged with spying for Iran in London, targeting the Jewish community in one of the UK's most serious espionage cases

International Business Times UK

Risks from Chinese spying ‘not receding’, Speaker warns parliamentary staff

Sir Lindsay Hoyle’s warning comes as three men were released on bail after being arrested on suspicion of espionage.

Evening Standard

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MindsEye studio claims it now has 'overwhelming evidence of organized espionage and corporate sabotage' that somehow made its game bad, and also it's laying off more people

This would all be kind of amusing if it wasn't for the facts that more game developers are losing their jobs.

PC Gamer

"Overwhelming evidence of organized espionage": MindsEye CEO blames flop launch on "corporate sabotage" and commits to "prosecution" amid more layoffs

"Today is a very difficult day"

GamesRadar

Kash Patel fires FBI agents with Iran expertise days before Tehran strike, also ousts members who investigated Trump: Report

FBI Director Kash Patel reportedly fired a dozen agents from an elite counter-espionage unit, CI-12, which specializes in threats from Iran. These firings occurred amid an investigation into Donald Trump's handling of classified documents and shortly before Trump launched bombing strikes on Iran.

The Times of India

'We heard from them but...': Family of British couple jailed in Iran on charges of espionage says they are extremely worried

Family members of the British couple, 53-year-old Lindsay and Craig Foreman who were arrested and jailed in 2025 while they were traveling through Iran on charges of espionage, said they were extremely worried after the US and Israel attacked the country. The British couple were on their motorcycle trip around…

The Times of India

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Google says it's disrupted a super-serious 'global espionage campaign' that uses *checks notes* Google Sheets to covertly intercept telecoms data

It's not the sexiest spy story I've ever heard, I'll be honest.

PC Gamer

CIA sabotaging Chinese military? US releases video appealing to potential PLA spies; Beijing sees red

The CIA's new Chinese-language recruitment video, targeting China's military, has sparked outrage in Beijing. The clip depicts a PLA officer disillusioned by corruption, a theme echoed by recent purges of top generals. China vows "all necessary measures" against foreign espionage, escalating intelligence rivalry amid US efforts to rebuild its China…

The Times of India

‘Wake-up call’ for Greece as air force officer accused of spying for China

Christos Flessas being detained in case seen as exposing Beijing’s strategy of infiltrating western military and security services

The Guardian - UK

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.

Euronews

Secret tech, espionage and marginal gains: Why Team GB are world-beaters in skeleton

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

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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.

The Times of India

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.

TechRadar

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.

International Business Times UK

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.

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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.

The Independent 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

International Business Times 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.

Evening Standard

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

The Guardian - US

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

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

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