The US has increased covert agents and surveillance flights in Cuba to pressure the regime, following an oil blockade that pushed the island to the brink of crisis.
Two Russian men, Lev Lakshtanov and Igor Ratchin, received 8 and 11-year sentences in Angola for terrorism and spying. Accused of coup planning and organizing deadly 2025 protests, they denied charges. Prosecutors linked them to Russia's Africa Politology network, part of the Wagner group, amid Angola's shifting alliances.
Two Russians, Igor Ratchin and Lev Lakshtanov, were convicted of terrorism and spying in Angola, receiving 11 and 8 years respectively. They denied charges of stirring anti-government protests and election interference, linked to a Russian political network.
Southampton manager Tonda Eckert has been charged by the English Football Association (FA) with three breaches of rule E3.1 for directing and/or authorizing spying on rival clubs' training sessions. The scandal led to Southampton's expulsion from the Championship playoffs and a four-point deduction for the upcoming season.
Southampton manager Tonda Eckert faces a lengthy FA suspension for three counts of misconduct related to the "Spygate" scandal, involving covertly observing Championship training sessions. This follows the club's four-point deduction by the EFL and a FIFA ban precedent for similar actions.
IRS CEO Frank Bisignano denied allegations of spying on JPMorgan colleagues over a decade ago, including Charlie Scharf. He also addressed Fiserv's stock decline after his departure and a federal judge's criticism of a tax audit settlement with Donald Trump.
Spain's National Court has ordered BBVA, the country's second-largest bank, and its former chairman Francisco Gonzalez to stand trial for alleged corporate spying. The bank is accused of hiring a private investigation agency run by disgraced former police chief Jose Manuel Villarejo to spy on politicians, journalists, and business figures.
A Polish court sentenced Russian opposition activist Igor Rogov to seven years in prison for spying for Russia's FSB, sharing information on dissidents and Polish officials. His wife received a three-year sentence. Rogov also faced charges related to explosive materials.
Anthropic removed a secret tracker from Claude Code after a researcher exposed it. The AI firm used "prompt steganography" to hide code that flagged Chinese users' timezone, proxy, and potential ties to Chinese AI labs accused of distillation attacks. Anthropic claims it was an experiment to prevent account abuse and distillation, but privacy advocates view it as a serious breach of trust.
Freddy, a German fan who gained viral fame on social media during the World Cup, has disappeared from X after facing scrutiny over his authenticity. While some saw him as a genuine tourist, others suspected a marketing ploy. His online presence, now mainly on Instagram, continues to fuel debate about reality vs. performance in the digital age.
A 21-year-old American studying in Jerusalem has been indicted in Israel on espionage charges, accused of filming sensitive sites and communicating with Iranian handlers via Telegram and cryptocurrency. This marks the first such case involving a U.S. citizen amid a broader crackdown on Iran-linked spying.
Russia's FSB arrested two individuals in Crimea accused of spying for Ukrainian military intelligence. They allegedly gathered data on Russian military deployments and train movements, and received components for an IED. Criminal cases for high treason and illegal possession of explosives have been opened.
A former high-ranking Ukrainian intelligence official, Col Dmytro Kozyura, has been sentenced to life in prison for high treason under martial law. He was found guilty of spying for Russia's FSB, using a Kyiv safehouse to share classified military and leadership information for financial reward.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy gave Belarus one week to remove Russian military equipment used in attacks on Ukraine, threatening to do so himself. He also highlighted Belarus's role in supplying Russia's oil refining industry and the Russian army. Meanwhile, EU leaders discussed diplomatic channels with Russia, and Poland's president threatened to revoke an honor for Zelenskyy over renaming a military unit.
China's embassy in the UK has urged the British government to cease "slander and suppression" after two men linked to the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London were jailed for spying on activists. A manager at the office received an eight-year sentence, while a security firm operator and former UK Border Force officer was imprisoned for 10 years.
The Chinese embassy in the UK has urged the British government to cease "slander and suppression" after two men connected to the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London were jailed for spying on activists. One received 8 years, the other 10, for assisting a foreign intelligence service.
The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) is investigating Oxevision, a camera and sensor system used by 40% of NHS mental health trusts to monitor patients in their bedrooms, over data protection concerns. Patients describe it as 'creepy' and 'spying,' while a bereaved mother claims it contributed to her daughter's paranoia before suicide. Oxehealth (now LIO) states the technology enhances safety and frees up staff time.
A British court jailed two dual Chinese-British nationals, Peter Wai and Bill Yuen, for spying on Hong Kong dissidents in the UK. Wai received 10 years and Yuen 8 years for "shadow policing" on behalf of China, causing fear and distress to victims.
Two men, including a British immigration officer, were jailed for spying on pro-democracy dissidents in the UK on behalf of Hong Kong and China. Chung Biu Yuen and Chi Leung Wai, both dual nationals, were convicted of assisting a foreign intelligence service and targeting individuals between December 2023 and May 2024.
A UK Border Force officer and a Hong Kong trade official in London have been jailed for spying for China. The case is the first such conviction in British criminal history.
Two men linked to the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London were sentenced to up to 10 years in prison on Thursday for spying on activists. Bill Yuen Chung-biu received eight years, and Peter Wai Chi-leung received 10 years for assisting a foreign intelligence service.
Mexican military forces intercepted and brought down a drone near the South Korean team's World Cup training camp. The incident, part of a broader security plan for the 2026 World Cup, occurred before the match between Mexico and South Korea. The South Korean coach deemed the event 'unfortunate' but stated it did not impact their training.
UN human rights experts are calling for the release of a British couple, Lindsay and Craig Foreman, sentenced to 10 years in Iran for spying. The experts cited grave irregularities in their trial and expressed concern they are being held for political leverage.
Germany's Bavarian Administrative Court of Appeal has authorized the domestic intelligence agency to continue surveilling the state chapter of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. The ruling deems AfD's objections "unfounded" and allows for expanded surveillance powers if the party is officially labeled "confirmed right-wing extremist."
