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๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
Crime & Justice

UK accused of spying on Irish journalist

The UK intelligence agency MI5 is accused of unlawfully spying on Irish journalist Vincent Kearney for eight years, monitoring his communications and movements according to his lawyers.

Feb 27 โ€ข 19:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Russian authorities chase Telegram founder Pavel Durov

Russian authorities have accused Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of Telegram, of supporting terrorism and spying for Western and Ukrainian governments.

Feb 25 โ€ข 10:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

The grillino could not have not known: All cases of political spying

The Italian Anti-Mafia Commission asserts that Federico Cafiero De Raho was likely aware of illegal political spying during his tenure.

Feb 25 โ€ข 04:00 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‡น Lrytas
National & Local

ELTA briefly: the commemoration of the fourth anniversary of the war in Ukraine and excerpts from E. Masiulis's book about D. Grybauskaitฤ—

A Montenegrin national was detained in Poland on suspicion of spying for Lithuania on behalf of China, while excerpts from a political leader's autobiography surfaced, discussing interactions with the nation's past president and current leader on the anniversary of the Ukraine war.

Feb 24 โ€ข 16:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
Crime & Justice

For spying on Belarus, the partners face 7 and 9 years in prison

Two Lithuanians are facing prison sentences for espionage activities linked to Belarus.

Feb 24 โ€ข 14:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Press Law: Morocco Fails in Lawsuit Against SZ and 'Zeit'

The Federal Court of Justice in Germany has ruled that foreign states cannot bring lawsuits against domestic media for alleged violations of their national honor, rejecting Morocco's revisions in a legal dispute.

Feb 24 โ€ข 13:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Montenegrin citizen suspected of spying for China detained in Poland

A Montenegrin citizen has been detained in Poland on suspicion of espionage for China related to Lithuania.

Feb 24 โ€ข 07:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

VSD: A person suspected of spying for China against Lithuania detained in Poland

A Montenegrin citizen has been arrested in Poland on suspicion of spying for China against Lithuania.

Feb 24 โ€ข 07:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

Sources: Two Russians were detained on a French oil tanker while collecting intelligence

Two Russian men working for a private security firm were detained on a French oil tanker for allegedly gathering intelligence.

Feb 23 โ€ข 13:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Estonia Imprisons Israeli Citizen for Spying for Russia's FSB

An Israeli citizen, Anatolijus Privalovas, has been sentenced to prison in Estonia for espionage activities linked to Russia's FSB, which reportedly began in 2016.

Feb 20 โ€ข 08:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Estonia Imprisons Israeli Citizen for Spying for Russia

A 50-year-old man has been sentenced for providing information to Russia's Federal Security Service, compromising Estonia's security.

Feb 19 โ€ข 18:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
World

Media: Ukrainians Discussed 'Nord Stream' Bombing with the CIA

Ukrainians linked to the Nord Stream pipeline bombing reportedly discussed their plans with contacts associated with the CIA in early 2022, according to a German publication.

Feb 19 โ€ข 14:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
World

British couple sentenced to 10 years in prison in Iran

A British couple, Lindsay and Craig Foreman, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison in Iran for alleged espionage, a decision condemned by the British government as unjust.

Feb 19 โ€ข 10:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
World

British Couple Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison in Iran for Spying

A British couple has been sentenced to ten years in prison in Iran for alleged espionage, a decision their family rejects as unjust.

Feb 19 โ€ข 09:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

PHOTOS โŸฉ Court sentences Israeli citizen who spied in Estonia on behalf of the FSB to prison

Anatoli Privalov, an Israeli citizen residing in Narva, was sentenced to prison by the Harju County Court for spying on behalf of the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) against Estonia and its allies for at least nine years.

Feb 19 โ€ข 09:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
World

'Countdown to war' as more US spy planes in Middle East

The United States has increased its military presence in the Middle East with the deployment of additional spy planes, indicating escalating tensions with Iran despite ongoing peace talks.

Feb 18 โ€ข 17:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

MEN accused of spying on families. The ministry spokesperson responded to the allegations

The Polish Ministry of Education is facing accusations of potential family surveillance due to its new functional assessment of students, which critics argue could lead to the collection of sensitive family data.

Feb 17 โ€ข 14:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

Polish man charged with spying for Russia. Provided information about objects important for defense

A Polish man has been charged with spying for Russia by supplying information on key defense-related sites in Bydgoszcz, including military installations and an airport.

Feb 17 โ€ข 08:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Pole accused of spying for Russia. He was to pass information about objects important for defense

A Pole has been charged with espionage for Russia, specifically for gathering and passing information related to critical defense locations in Bydgoszcz.

Feb 17 โ€ข 08:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
National & Local

Your car is spying on you. These are the Israelis making millions out of it

Israeli companies have developed and sold advanced cyber tools that can breach car systems and gather intelligence on their owners.

Feb 15 โ€ข 22:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
National & Local

Your car is spying on you. These are the Israelis who are making millions from it

Israeli companies have developed and sold advanced cyber tools that allow them to hack into car systems and gather intelligence on the vehicle's owner.

Feb 15 โ€ข 22:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Outrage on platforms after Israeli spying scandal on WhatsApp and Telegram

A technical error by an Israeli cybersecurity company has sparked outrage and ridicule on social media after inadvertently revealing details about a surveillance tool targeting journalists and activists worldwide.

Feb 15 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
National & Local

Your vehicle is spying on you. These are the Israelis making millions from it

Israeli companies have developed and sold advanced cyber tools capable of infiltrating vehicle systems to collect intelligence on car owners.

Feb 15 โ€ข 11:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

My escort is a spy who obtains secrets from politicians

An escort reveals her experiences spying on politicians while maintaining anonymity for her safety.

Feb 14 โ€ข 09:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Latvia: Man sentenced to 6 years in prison for spying for Russia

A Latvian man has been sentenced to six years in prison for espionage on behalf of Russia, having been found guilty of transmitting information to the Russian military intelligence service (GRU).

Feb 13 โ€ข 17:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

China vows to take 'measures' against spying after CIA recruitment video

China has announced its intention to implement measures in response to a CIA recruitment video that it perceives as a threat of espionage.

Feb 13 โ€ข 16:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

โ€˜They were spyingโ€™: Sullivan sounds alarm on joint Russia-China moves in US Arctic zone

Sen. Dan Sullivan emphasizes the alarming presence of Russian and Chinese military assets in the U.S. Arctic zone, which he claims amounts to strategic surveillance.

Feb 13 โ€ข 16:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

From the Supreme Leader's Office to the 'Spying Nest'... Secrets of Tehran That Remained Hidden from the World

Tensions in the Middle East reach new heights as fears of a conflict between the U.S. and Iran intensify, with Tehran preparing both militarily and ideologically.

Feb 13 โ€ข 15:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

19-year-old cameraman suspected of being a spy for a foreign power โ€“ gathered fighter jets

A 19-year-old French man has been arrested in France for allegedly spying for a foreign power while working at the Dassault aircraft manufacturing factory.

Feb 13 โ€ข 12:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
National & Local

US lawmakers accuse DOJ of โ€˜spyingโ€™ on Epstein file searches

US lawmakers are questioning the Department of Justice over allegations of monitoring congressional investigators during their review of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 13 โ€ข 04:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

The trials concerning the Pegasus spying case clash with the Law on Official Secrets

Judicial proceedings related to the Pegasus spying saga on Catalan independence activists face serious obstacles due to the Official Secrets Law.

Feb 13 โ€ข 04:30 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‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Epstein Case: Democrats Accuse Trump Administration of 'Spying' After Attorney General Caught with Access History of Congresswoman

Democrats allege the Trump administration engaged in espionage after Attorney General Pam Bondi was seen with documents detailing access histories for files related to Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal during a congressional hearing.

Feb 12 โ€ข 13:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Two Chinese nationals accused of foreign interference granted bail

Two Chinese nationals were granted bail after being arrested for alleged foreign interference related to spying on a Buddhist association in Canberra.

Feb 12 โ€ข 06:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

German Court Imprisons US Military Contractor for Spying for China

A US military contractor has been sentenced to two years and eight months in prison by a German court for offering confidential information to China while working at a US military base in Germany.

Feb 11 โ€ข 11:28 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‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Two more Chinese nationals charged with foreign interference

Two Chinese nationals have been arrested in Australia and charged with spying and gathering information on a local Buddhist group on behalf of Chinese authorities.

Feb 11 โ€ข 03:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

โ€˜Wake-up callโ€™ for Greece as air force officer accused of spying for China

A Greek air force officer, suspected of spying for China, has been arrested and could face life imprisonment for allegedly transmitting classified military information.

Feb 10 โ€ข 19:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Espionage case: 'I was threatened. I did not know I was giving information to any state'

A Greek Air Force officer accused of spying for China expresses remorse and claims he was unaware of his actions during a marathon confession.

Feb 10 โ€ข 18:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Crime & Justice

The former Spanish military who spied on Assange for the CIA will be tried for legal fraud and document falsification

The former Spanish military, David Morales, is to be tried for fraud and document forgery related to his spying activities on Julian Assange for the CIA.

Feb 10 โ€ข 15:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

'I'm convinced my neighbour is spying on me because of 1 creepy habit'

A woman believes her neighbor is spying on her due to a disturbing habit that has made her fearful of leaving her home.

Feb 10 โ€ข 14:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Air Force officer arrested in Greece, accused of spying for China

A Greek Air Force officer was arrested for allegedly spying for China, having accessed confidential state security information and used encrypted communication to transfer military data.

Feb 8 โ€ข 09:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Colonel Arrested โ€“ Suspected of Spying for China

A colonel in the Greek Air Force has been arrested on accusations of spying for China, having allegedly collaborated with Chinese intelligence after being recruited at an overseas conference.

Feb 8 โ€ข 07:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Chinese Spy: The Secret Trip of a Colonel, Cryptocurrencies, and the Meeting in Athens

A Greek colonel has been arrested for spying for China, and authorities are investigating his connections and the potential compromises to national security.

Feb 7 โ€ข 20:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

Marble, Drones, and Assassinations: Turkey Declares End of 'Two Agents' for Mossad

Turkish intelligence has arrested two individuals suspected of spying for Israel's Mossad and providing information that aided in assassinations.

Feb 6 โ€ข 14:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

How the Chinese Recruited the Colonel Spy, His Connection, and the Trip Under Investigation

A Greek colonel has been recruited by Chinese intelligence, establishing a communication channel through which he leaked vital national information over 18 months.

Feb 6 โ€ข 12:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

5 in the morning: NATO was spying - 'washing' funds at the GSEE - Mitsotakis' meeting with Erdogan is confirmed

The article discusses a serious espionage case involving a 50-year-old colonel, investigations into other potential suspects, results of autopsies on drowned refugees in Chios, and a critical diplomatic meeting between the Greek Prime Minister and the Turkish President.

Feb 6 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Michael Winiarski: Will Epstein's Russian spy connections ever be investigated?

Poland has initiated a police investigation into potential ties between Jeffrey Epstein and Russian security services, with documents mentioning Russia thousands of times.

Feb 5 โ€ข 20:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
Crime & Justice

2 Chinese nationals suspected of spying from French Airbnb placed under investigation

Two Chinese nationals have been placed under investigation for allegedly trying to intercept satellite communications while renting an Airbnb in southwestern France.

Feb 5 โ€ข 16:51 UTC

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