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Ukrainian ground troops near the frontline in Kryvyi Rih

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Unreported world

Will Ukraine invasion usher in a new era of spying?

Moscow’s global intelligence network has been devastated by the ongoing conflict, experts claim

14 May 2022

Vladimir Putin pictured during a meeting at the Kremlin

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Today’s big question

Does Vladimir Putin know what is happening in Ukraine?

Russian president being ‘misled’ about botched invasion by fearful advisers, White House says

31 Mar 2022

A Ukrainian soldier stands guard at a checkpoint outside Brovary

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Today’s big question

What is open-source intelligence?

Satellite images and TikTok videos are among weapons in online sleuths’ arsenal

10 Mar 2022

Offices of Christine Lee & Co Solicitors

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Profile

Christine Lee: the Chinese spy with links to a Labour MP

Solicitor suspected of ‘political interference’ has long ties to UK establishment

14 Jan 2022

Jacinda Ardern alongside Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta

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In Depth

How China is dividing Five Eyes allies

Five Eyes allies at odds over Wellington’s decision to ditch aggressive stance to Beijing

29 Apr 2021

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In Depth

Is the Official Secrets Act fit to counter modern espionage?

Senior police, MI5 and MI6 sources call on government to update spying law

23 Jul 2020

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In Depth

Reaction: MI5 to get more powers following Russia report

Former spy chief says outdated security laws allow foreign agents to act with impunity

22 Jul 2020

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In Depth

Kremlin interference: what is in the Russia report?

UK government accused of turning ‘blind eye’ to fears of foreign interference in Brexit vote

21 Jul 2020

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In Brief

French spy accused of passing secrets to Chinese lover

Former intelligence agent who fell for interpreter in Beijing on trial with fellow ex-operative

6 Jul 2020

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In Depth

Why Boris Johnson is planning to overhaul a 1351 treason law

Government spies opportunity to give security services more power

20 Dec 2019

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In Brief

MI6 sets Christmas card brainteaser: could you solve it?

The spy service is sending festive greetings with hidden messages

17 Dec 2019

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In Depth

Trump’s whistle-blower scandal explained

Newly released complaint claims officials attempted to ‘lock down’ records of Ukraine call

27 Sep 2019

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In Depth

Where is Edward Snowden now?

US government suing former intelligence employee over new book

24 Sep 2019

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In Depth

Five Eyes: the spy scandal spooking Western powers

Top Canadian intelligence official accused of stealing classified data

18 Sep 2019

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In Depth

Why IQ levels are falling

Study shows young people’s intelligence scores have been dropping since the 1990s

12 Jun 2018

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In Brief

Millions of web users targeted by Russia, agencies warn

UK and US claim Kremlin behind hacking of millions of home and business routers

17 Apr 2018

Intelligence

Will Ukraine invasion usher in a new era of spying?

Does Vladimir Putin know what is happening in Ukraine?

What is open-source intelligence?

Christine Lee: the Chinese spy with links to a Labour MP

How China is dividing Five Eyes allies

Is the Official Secrets Act fit to counter modern espionage?

Reaction: MI5 to get more powers following Russia report

Enjoy a different view

Kremlin interference: what is in the Russia report?

French spy accused of passing secrets to Chinese lover

Why Boris Johnson is planning to overhaul a 1351 treason law

MI6 sets Christmas card brainteaser: could you solve it?

Trump’s whistle-blower scandal explained

Where is Edward Snowden now?

Five Eyes: the spy scandal spooking Western powers

Why IQ levels are falling

Millions of web users targeted by Russia, agencies warn

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