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MI5 Chief: Iran Tried 10 Times to Kidnap or Kill Dissidents

Iran's intelligence services made at least ten attempts to kidnap or even kill British nationals or individuals based in the UK regarded by Tehran as a threat, the head of Britain's domestic spy agency (MI5) has said. MI5 Director General Ken McCallum said Wednesday that while Tehran was using violence…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iran plans to kill 'enemy' Brits with 10 assassination bids this year, MI5 warns

The UK does not only face dangers from Russia and China, but also from Iran, the boss of MI5 Ken McCallum warned today - saying that the Middle Eastern country projects a threat to the country "directly"

Daily Mirror

UK MI5 chief says expulsion of Russian spies has delivered significant blow

The expulsion of more than 400 suspected Russian spies from across Europe this year has struck the "most significant strategic blow" against Moscow in recent history and taken Vladimir Putin by surprise, Britain's domestic spy chief said.

Reuters

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British spy chief: Iran tried 10 times to kidnap or kill UK-linked individuals

Iran's intelligence services have made at least 10 attempts to kidnap or even kill British nationals or individuals based in the United Kingdom regarded by Tehran as a threat, the head of Britain's domestic spy agency said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Far-Right extremists plot UK attacks, says MI5 chief

A rising number of far-Right extremists radicalised online in their bedrooms are trying to acquire weapons to carry out lethal attacks, the head of MI5 said on Wednesday as he warned of a continuing serious terror threat to this country.

Evening Standard

UK in ‘contest with adversaries who have massive scale’, MI5 boss warns

Ken McCallum set out in stark language the dangers faced from Russia, China and Iran.

The Independent UK

Foreign Agent Registration Scheme to be added to UK National Security Bill

Security minister Tom Tugendhat said the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme embraces ‘open and transparent engagement with foreign governments’.

The Independent UK

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China accused of ‘intimidation’ to stop dissident from running for US congress

In an unprecedented joint address, the directors of the FBI and MI5 warned on Wednesday of the multifaceted threat posed by Chinese espionage. They highlighted one potentially violent effort to prevent a Chinese dissident turned American citizen from running for a seat in Congress.

France 24

China lashes out at US, British intelligence services

China is calling the United States “the biggest threat to world peace, stability and development," continuing its sharp rhetoric in response to U.S. accusations of Chinese spying and threats to the international order

The Independent UK

Heads of MI5, FBI give joint warning of growing threat from China

The heads of MI5 and FBI warned of the growing long-term threat posed by China to UK and U.S. interests, in their first joint appearance on Wednesday.

Reuters

MI5, FBI chiefs warn of ‘game-changing’ challenges from China

Ken McCallum and Chris Wray warn businesses that China is determined to steal their technology for competitive gain.

Al Jazeera

FBI, MI5 heads issue joint warning on China's threat to Western security

The heads of the FBI and MI5 join forces to warn that China poses the biggest long-term threat to the security of the US, the UK and their allies.

ABC News

‘Think Before You Link’: app launched to help social media users detect fake profiles

Ken McCallum, the director general of M15, said malicious profiles were being used on an ‘industrial scale’

The Guardian - UK

MI5 chief Ken McCallum: Foreign spies are targeting officials online

The agency boss said MI5 had seen more than 10,000 ‘disguised approaches’ from spies to people in the UK on networking sites.

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Evening Standard

Evening Standard Comment: Compromise needed over Northern Ireland protocol problem

As Boris Johnson heads to Northern Ireland for emergency talks with political leaders, all eyes fall once again on the agreement he signed and hailed as a great victory but which he now decries. The Northern Ireland Protocol exists because both the UK and EU agreed there could be no…

The Independent UK

‘Growing’ threat of foreign state interference in British politics

Security sources have warned that the case of suspected Chinese spy Christine Lee targeting MPs is not a ‘one-off’.

Reuters

UK to reform spy laws to tackle threats from cyber and state influence

Britain will overhaul its espionage laws in the face of threats to national security ranging from cyber-attacks to pernicious lobbying that could undermine its economy, the country's interior minister said on Wednesday.

Daily Mirror

'Like Tony Blair 25 years ago, William and Kate are right to be less formal'

In this day and age, addressing people by first names is what comes naturally - good on the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge for recognising this as the monarchy modernises

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MI5 chief calls for overhaul of UK's 'outdated' espionage laws

Director General Ken McCallum said the UK's Official Secrets Act was outdated and meant "we are in effect operating with one hand behind our backs on state threats"

The Independent UK

MI5 boss: Struggle against hostile nations is undermined by outdated laws

Ken McCallum claimed the laws meant ‘we are in effect operating with one hand behind our backs’.

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