Spying

Newspaper denies Russia-detained reporter acted at Japan government behest

The Hokkaido Shimbun is known for its extensive coverage of issues related to disputed islands off Hokkaido.

Israeli firm used online ads to run vast spy operation, researchers say

Ads only needed to load on a website for the spying to occur.

Japan denies spying after Russia arrests journalist

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said details of the accusations remained unclear.

Russia detains Japanese journalist on suspicion of spying

A Japanese flag flutters atop the Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, on Sept 18, 2026.

Former German top spy placed under formal arrest, amid espionage, treason claims

Police officers leaving the Federal Court of Justice in Karlsruhe, Germany, on Oct 7, following the detention of former German foreign intelligence chief August Hanning.

Ex-German spy chief arrested for espionage, treason

Former German foreign intelligence chief August Hanning has been detained on suspicion of espionage, treason and obtaining classified information for a foreign power, Bild newspaper reported on Oct 6.

US accuses California woman of spying for China, surveilling Taiwan leader’s son

A California woman, Wanying Zhang, also known as Heather, being taken by the FBI in Los Angeles on Oct 4.

Britain accuses China of using academics to spy on AI and other tech research

Police officers guarding the Chinese Embassy in London. Britain’s MI5 security service issued an “Espionage Alert” on Sept 30 over China’s activities in the UK.

South Korea’s expanded espionage law takes effect amid push to protect chip technology

Weapons, spying and cyber operations: Anthropic exposes Claude misuse

Anthropic’s Claude AI models were used by various actors for activities ranging from weapons development and cyber operations to surveillance and fraud.

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