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๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Thousands of inconspicuous houses. Russian spies build networks of properties intended for sabotage

A report highlights the construction of networks of properties by Russian spies that could potentially be used for sabotage activities.

Feb 26 โ€ข 19:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

El Mencho 'grass' model hunted by Mexican spies after cartel kingpin's death

Authorities in Mexico are hunting an OnlyFans model named Maria Julissa, who is accused of providing information leading to the death of drug kingpin El Mencho.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
World

CIA posts on social media to recruit spies in Iran amid Trump's threats to the country

The CIA has issued instructions in Farsi on social media for Iranians wishing to securely contact the U.S. intelligence agency, coinciding with military reinforcements in the Middle East and heightened tensions over Iranโ€™s nuclear program.

Feb 25 โ€ข 23:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

OVERVIEW: The captain of a tank vessel that sailed with Russian spies is threatened with imprisonment in France

Chen Zhangjie, the captain of the tanker Boracay, faces up to one year in prison in France for allegedly violating orders while Russian security agents monitored his crew.

Feb 25 โ€ข 22:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Four Cesid spies who were never prosecuted participated in the 23-F, and Cortina met earlier with the US ambassador

The article reveals that four members of the Spanish intelligence service (Cesid) who were not prosecuted were involved in the failed coup attempt of February 23, 1981, with correspondence indicating their ties to the event.

Feb 25 โ€ข 13:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
World

The mysterious explosion and the atomic shadow: how US spies unveil China's plans

US intelligence agencies believe China is developing a new generation of nuclear weapons, having allegedly conducted a secret explosive test in June 2020.

Feb 25 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
World

CIA 'recruits' spies in Iran: Publishes instructions for contacting them while Trump considers attack

The CIA has published instructions in Farsi on how to contact them securely from Iran amid rising tensions as President Trump considers military action against the Islamic republic.

Feb 25 โ€ข 00:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Warnings about Putin's spy forces

The article discusses warnings about Russian spies creating a sabotage network in Europe by purchasing properties near military and civilian targets, as reported by the British newspaper Telegraph.

Feb 24 โ€ข 23:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
World

Media: Russian spies are using real estate in the West as 'Trojan horses'

Russian spies have turned real estate across Western Europe into a 'Trojan horse' network aimed at conducting coordinated sabotage campaigns, according to intelligence sources cited by the British newspaper 'The Daily Telegraph'.

Feb 24 โ€ข 18:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
World

Russian spies turn European properties into 'Trojan horses', The Telegraph says

Russian intelligence services have reportedly transformed properties throughout Western Europe into strategic assets aimed at facilitating acts of sabotage against the West.

Feb 24 โ€ข 14:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

How Russia builds a network of several "Trojan Horses" for sabotage operations in Europe

Russian spies are reportedly acquiring properties near military and political installations in Western Europe to create a network for coordinated sabotage campaigns.

Feb 24 โ€ข 12:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
World

Not the Familiar Spies: Behind Russia's Sabotage Campaign in Europe Lie a New Breed of Agents

Western security officials have suggested that recent sabotage efforts in Europe are part of a shadow war conducted by Russian intelligence, featuring new types of agents.

Feb 23 โ€ข 13:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

German spies gain more power - trust in the USA declines

Germany is increasing the power and funding of its foreign intelligence agency, the BND, amid declining trust in the USA.

Feb 23 โ€ข 12:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ The Moscow Times
National & Local

โ€˜Deliberate Fabricationโ€™: Telegram Denies Foreign Spies Can See Messages Russian Soldiers Send

Telegram refutes claims by a Russian official that foreign intelligence can access messages sent by Russian soldiers, calling it a fabrication amid increasing government scrutiny.

Feb 19 โ€ข 11:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Sydney businessman falsely claimed security advice given to Chinese spies came from Kevin Rudd, court hears

An Australian businessman is on trial for allegedly providing security advice, falsely attributed to former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, to Chinese intelligence agents.

Feb 19 โ€ข 06:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

US Olympian Alysa Liu was once targeted by Chinese spies โ€“ here's what she has to say about it

Alysa Liu, an American figure skater, revealed that she and her father were targeted by Chinese spies due to his past as a Tiananmen Square protester.

Feb 18 โ€ข 11:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

From Trench Coats to Malware: Espionage in the U.S. Stronger than in the Cold War

Foreign espionage in the United States has intensified today more than during the Cold War, with significant legal actions against foreign spies in the past year.

Feb 17 โ€ข 08:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

"Your talent at the service of Italy": Italian spies are looking for personnel to hire

Italy's intelligence agency has launched a recruitment campaign seeking professionals with advanced skills in various fields to enhance national security.

Feb 16 โ€ข 09:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

I was the head of the CIA's defectors unit.. Hereโ€™s why spies turn against Russia

Former CIA official Joe Augustin discusses the complexities of defectors from Russia and their safety in the West.

Feb 15 โ€ข 19:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Spies and secret funds: I reveal the dark side of the Principality of Monaco

Claude Palmero, former custodian of the Grimaldi family's finances, unveils the shadowy dealings of Monaco in his new book after being dismissed.

Feb 15 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
Life & Tech

One day they get a mission that could destroy everything

The German series 'Unfamiliar' combines elements of espionage, drawing inspiration from Berlin's spy culture and classics like 'The Americans' and John le Carrรฉ, focusing on ex-spies running a covert rescue operation.

Feb 14 โ€ข 20:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Washington is looking for spies among the military in China via 'YouTube'.. How did the platforms react?

The CIA has employed an unconventional strategy by releasing a recruitment video on YouTube targeting Chinese military personnel, aiming to gather intelligence from within China's military structure.

Feb 14 โ€ข 14:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

The Courier: The Secret Gateway to Recruiting Spies

The film 'The Courier' explores the intricate process of spy recruitment, placing it at the center of its narrative rather than as a mere backdrop to action sequences.

Feb 14 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

#CIA: Video aims to recruit #Chinese military officers as spies

A CIA video campaign is reportedly targeting Chinese military officers to recruit them as spies.

Feb 13 โ€ข 17:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
World

A New Video to Recruit Chinese Spies: Whatโ€™s Behind the CIAโ€™s Move

The CIA has released a new video in Mandarin aimed at recruiting Chinese spies, particularly from the Peopleโ€™s Liberation Army, encouraging them to share confidential information with the U.S.

Feb 13 โ€ข 15:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
World

A CIA video seeks to recruit potential spies from the Chinese army

The CIA has released a video aimed at recruiting spies from the Chinese military, highlighting corruption within the People's Liberation Army.

Feb 13 โ€ข 12:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
World

CIA 'The fate of the world is in your hands'... This year, a video recruiting 'Chinese spies' is released

The CIA has released a new recruitment video targeting Chinese military personnel to report sensitive information, emphasizing the dangers posed by the Chinese Communist Party.

Feb 13 โ€ข 02:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

"Please contact us" โ€“ The CIA video calling on Chinese to become spies

The CIA has released a video targeting dissatisfied members of the Chinese military, urging them to consider becoming spies for the U.S., which is expected to provoke a strong reaction from Beijing.

Feb 12 โ€ข 21:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
World

CIA releases new video to recruit spies in China

The CIA has published a new recruitment video in Chinese aimed at discontent military officials in China, which is expected to provoke Beijing.

Feb 12 โ€ข 20:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
World

The CIA publishes a new video to recruit spies in China

The CIA has released a new video aimed at recruiting discontented military officials in China, which may escalate tensions with Beijing.

Feb 12 โ€ข 20:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
World

Seoul's spies say that Kim Jong-un's daughter is close to being named future leader of North Korea

South Korea's intelligence agency believes Kim Jong-un's teenage daughter may soon be designated as the future leader of North Korea, extending the family dynasty to a fourth generation.

Feb 12 โ€ข 18:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Brno's VIDA! has created a new invisible harp, a singing bench, and lasers for future spies

Brno's VIDA! has developed innovative technologies including an invisible harp, a singing bench, and lasers designed for espionage purposes.

Feb 12 โ€ข 11:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

How modern spies operate โ€“ From LinkedIn to encrypted conversations

A recent espionage case involving a Greek senior officer highlights the shift in modern spying methodologies, transitioning from shadowy dealings to digital platforms like LinkedIn.

Feb 11 โ€ข 09:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Life & Tech

'Atomic' and 'Unfamiliar', the Vitality of Drug Traffickers and Spies

A discussion on the influx of television series featuring drug traffickers and spies, highlighting the challenges faced by viewers to sift through the multitude of options available.

Feb 11 โ€ข 08:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

The Last Delirium of Ranucci Between Homophobia, Spies, and Conspiracies

Sigfrido Ranucci's latest social media post claims without evidence that various media figures are part of a 'gay lobby', which has sparked controversy regarding homophobia and conspiracy theories.

Feb 11 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Russian spies disguised as scientists are trying to restore contacts in the Greater Baltic region

Estonia's Foreign Intelligence Service warns that the Kremlin is attempting to re-establish influence in the Baltic region using academic tools, particularly after the escalation of the war in Ukraine.

Feb 10 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Bridge of Spies: The True Story of the Most Famous Agent Exchange

The recent arrest of a military officer in Attica for espionage serves as a reminder of the ongoing and shadowy world of espionage that continues to evolve.

Feb 10 โ€ข 05:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
World

The Great Scam of Nazi Spies to the CIA, Who Sold Their Soul for Smoke: "They Bought Straw for Gold Prices"

The article discusses how Nazi spies, particularly General Reinhard Gehlen, deceived the CIA by selling fabricated intelligence before the end of World War II.

Feb 9 โ€ข 23:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
World

The Kremlin and Kazakhstan have compromising footage of Trump, claims former head of Kazakh spies

A former head of Kazakhstani intelligence claims that the Kremlin and Kazakhstan possess compromising material related to Trump.

Feb 9 โ€ข 20:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
World

Western spies involved in killing of Gaddafiโ€™s son โ€“ Afshin Rattansi (VIDEO)

British journalist Afshin Rattansi claims that Western intelligence services, including British MI6 and potentially French agents, were involved in the assassination of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi in Libya.

Feb 9 โ€ข 12:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Chinese spies within NATO: what is happening in Europe

A Greek Air Force colonel has been arrested for allegedly passing classified information to China, raising significant security concerns for NATO and Europe.

Feb 9 โ€ข 11:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Epstein, via Starmer's man. The files and the shadow of Russian spies

The article discusses the political fallout surrounding British Prime Minister Keir Starmer amid the Epstein scandal, which has implicated several high-profile figures and led to significant political instability.

Feb 9 โ€ข 06:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Headlines of newspapers: Spies, stock market deals, and flood prevention in the focus of today's press

Today's newspaper headlines cover various topics including stock market deals, flood prevention, and political controversies.

Feb 9 โ€ข 05:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
Life & Tech

Viewers: Unfamiliar is a spy thriller not to be missed, binge-watch it

The new six-part thriller "Unfamiliar" on Netflix has been recommended by viewers as an ideal weekend binge-watch.

Feb 7 โ€ข 18:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

In Moscow, the imperfect crime against the general of plots

The article delves into the mysterious figure known as the Black Knight, a key player in the Russian intelligence hierarchy under Vladimir Putin, having risen through the ranks of elite special forces and assassination units.

Feb 6 โ€ข 14:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
World

The US spies say Iran must choose between talks and military conflict

Iran has insisted it will not concede on its ballistic missile program, defining this issue as a red line in the negotiations, which have been moved from Istanbul to Oman at Tehran's request.

Feb 6 โ€ข 11:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Spies made in Greece, a bet of 40 million euros and the sacred cows of capitalism

The article discusses a Greek espionage thriller involving a military officer accused of leaking sensitive information to China using everyday digital tools.

Feb 6 โ€ข 08:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
Crime & Justice

Four Chinese spies arrested in France

French authorities have charged four individuals with espionage on behalf of China, including two Chinese citizens arrested while renting an apartment via Airbnb in the Gironde department.

Feb 5 โ€ข 21:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Life & Tech

Netflix Series "Unfamiliar": The Spies Are Asking

The Netflix series "Unfamiliar" features German intelligence agents in Berlin facing off against Russians, reflecting a growing trend in the popularity of spy thrillers.

Feb 5 โ€ข 19:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
Crime & Justice

Possible China spies detained in France

Several individuals suspected of espionage activities for China have been detained in France.

Feb 5 โ€ข 17:49 UTC

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