A botched spying case prompted accusations that the British government was soft on China, highlighting tensions between economic and national security interests.
Tag: Espionage and Intelligence Services
UK Man is Sentenced for Pro-Russian Attack Plots
Dylan Earl recruited people to set fire to two London warehouses containing aid bound for Ukraine, the police said. He was also convicted of plotting against a dissident Russian restaurant owner.
How a U.K. Spy Case Against China Abruptly Fell Apart
Evidence prepared for a collapsed espionage trial was published by an under-pressure government in Britain, offering a window into Western countries’ struggle to define Beijing as friend or foe.
Trump Administration Authorizes Covert C.I.A. Action in Venezuela
The development comes as the U.S. military is drawing up options for President Trump to consider, including possible strikes inside the country.
Russia Accuses Antiwar Exiles of Terrorism
An intelligence agency’s sweeping investigation shows that Moscow is closely following the anti-Kremlin activities of Russians abroad.
Why a China Spy Case in the U.K. Collapsed Before It Went to Trial
The British government has come under scrutiny after charges against two men accused of spying for Beijing were dropped. Here’s what to know.
What Salt Typhoon Shows About the Cyber Power of China’s Spy Agency
Fears of U.S. surveillance drove Xi Jinping, China’s leader, to elevate the agency and put it at the center of his cyber ambitions.
As Sabotage in Europe Mounts, So Do Calls to Retaliate Against Russia
Drones in Poland and GPS jamming attributed to Russia have intensified a debate over whether the West should impose stiffer penalties for such “hybrid warfare.”
‘Unrestrained’ Chinese Cyberattackers May Have Stolen Data From Almost Every American
Information collected during the yearslong Salt Typhoon attack could allow Beijing’s intelligence services to track targets from the United States and dozens of other countries.
Targeting Iran’s Leaders, Israel Found a Weak Link: Their Bodyguards
Israel was able to track the movements of key Iranian figures and assassinate them during the 12-day war this spring by following the cellphones carried by members of their security forces.