The Latest Breaking News from Espionage

Britain at risk from ‘wholly inadequate’ defence to spying threat from China, damning report

Britain’s spy watchdog has slammed the Government for a “completely inadequate” response to Chinese espionage and interference which risked an “existential threat to liberal democratic systems”.

Evening Standard · Jul 13, 2023

Donald Trump asks for classified documents trial to take place after 2024 election

The former president is indicted with 37 federal charges under America’s Espionage Act

Evening Standard · Jul 11, 2023

Joan Krakover Hall obituary

Other lives: Linguist and teacher who kept the secret of her husband’s wartime espionage for more than 50 years

The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2023

Seven Suspected Mossad Agents Arrested By Turkish Counterintelligence

Turkish Counterintelligence Detains Alleged Mossad Agents on Suspicion of Espionage

Zenger · Jul 3, 2023

U.S. Companies In China Brace For Risks As New Counterespionage Law Takes Effect

Intelligence officials warn of legal uncertainties and expanded espionage scope, raising concerns for American businesses.

Zenger · Jul 1, 2023

China's sweeping new anti-espionage law comes into effect

BEIJING - A revised law dramatically expanding China's definition of espionage came into force on Saturday, giving Beijing more power than ever to punish what it deems threats to national security.

Bangkok Post · Jun 30, 2023

Digging his hole: Trump can't shut up

Dr. Justin Frank, author of the book "Trump on the Couch," explains that Trump's delusions run the show now

Salon · Jun 30, 2023

Donald Trump has been charged under the US Espionage Act – but is this 1917 law still up to the job?

An audio recording of former US president Donald Trump discussing holding secret documents has been leaked to CNN. This could form part of the ongoing investigation into Trump’s alleged misuse of classified documents. He has been charged with 37 violations of the US Espionage Act, and pleaded not guilty.

The Conversation · Jun 29, 2023

Without aid of whistleblowers, the West is lost

Earlier this month, CNN reported that a British court has denied WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange "permission to appeal an order to extradite him to the United States, where he faces criminal charges under the Espionage Act". Although Assange's legal team will continue to explore its options, the snare around his…

Bangkok Post · Jun 27, 2023

North Korean Hackers Focused On Espionage, Report Reveals

Recorded Future report challenges the perception of North Korean hackers as solely financially motivated cybercriminals.

Zenger · Jun 27, 2023