UK police rearrest two men on suspicion of assisting Iran’s intelligence
Duo was first arrested for suspected link to incident at US-run airbase used for striking Iran during this year’s war.
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Poland says two Turks arrested over Russia-linked Starlink station fire
Warsaw says the 2 suspects held in Germany will face sabotage charges.
Two Latvian men arrested inside UK military base after breach
Police say nothing so far suggests the incident at RAF Molesworth linked to events surrounding RAF Fairford last month.
UK police charge Royal Navy member accused of working with foreign power
Police say the incident is not connected to ongoing investigations at the RAF Fairford airbase.
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Ex-German spy chief arrested: A history of spooks working for enemy powers
There have been many cases of top spies giving classified information to enemy nations. Here are some of the highlights.
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German ex-spy chief arrested for treason: What we know
Former top spy August Hanning led the Federal Intelligence Service from 1998 to 2005.
Former German spy chief arrested on suspicion of treason and espionage
August Hanning’s former chief of staff was also arrested on suspicion of ‘aiding and abetting attempted treason’.
FBI arrests ‘Chinese foreign agent’ for spying on Taiwan president’s son
A California woman allegedly sent photos and videos of President Lai’s son and his family to Chinese officials.
MI5 warns UK academics to cut ties with Chinese group over alleged spying
UK intelligence agency accuses Chinese institute of funding academic research to boost Beijing’s espionage capability.
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US F-35 jet parts reached China by mistake
Australia and the US investigate how F-35 parts were sent to Hong Kong amid concerns over sensitive military technology.
Azerbaijan pardons French national Martin Ryan jailed on spy charges
The move comes after the EU lifts sanctions on oligarchs following what diplomats described as pressure from Baku.
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