A controversial wiretapping program in the United States days away from expiring has cleared a major hurdle on its path to reauthorization. After months of delays, false starts and interventions …
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For years, Chinese state-backed hackers have stolen vast amounts of trade secrets, political intelligence and the personal information of millions of people. On Monday, officials in the United States and …
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From the archives – Operation Condor: the Cold War conspiracy that terrorized South America – podcast
by Alexanderby AlexanderWe’re scouring the Guardian Long Read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week in 2020: During the 1970s and …
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Volkov attack marks Russia’s return to Cold War-era espionage in Europe
by Alexanderby AlexanderIt was a brutal and violent assault, but as a bloody message it was frighteningly effective. An attacker ambushed Leonid Volkov, a close adviser to the late Russian opposition leader …
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Chinese ‘spy cranes’ at US seaports ARE equipped with secret modems that could be used for espionage or sabotage, investigation finds
by Jackby JackAn investigation has revealed suspicious communication devices inside Chinese-made cargo cranes that are widely used in US ports, supporting fears that the equipment could be part of a spy plot. …
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China has raided seven American businesses in Beijing and arrested employees on suspicion of espionage, ambassador Nicholas Burns reveals
by Jackby JackThe Chinese government has raided up to seven American companies operating there on suspicion of espionage over the past year, the US ambassador in Beijing revealed. US Ambassador Nicholas Burns …