Russia's Undersea Cable Sabotage: A Hybrid Warfare Tactic
Suspected Russian sabotage of undersea data and power cables in the Baltic Sea and near the Netherlands, impacting Estonia and transatlantic communications, is part of a broader hybrid warfare campaign, potentially timed to undermine Western unity during Ukraine peace negotiations.
Russia's Undersea Cable Sabotage: A Hybrid Warfare Tactic
Suspected Russian sabotage of undersea data and power cables in the Baltic Sea and near the Netherlands, impacting Estonia and transatlantic communications, is part of a broader hybrid warfare campaign, potentially timed to undermine Western unity during Ukraine peace negotiations.
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52% Bias Score
China-Linked Hacking Group Targeted Japan in Over 200 Cyberattacks
Japan's National Police Agency linked over 200 cyberattacks from 2019-2024 to a Chinese hacking group, MirrorFace, targeting national security and high-technology data from government ministries, private companies, and individuals, using malware-laced emails and VPN vulnerabilities.
China-Linked Hacking Group Targeted Japan in Over 200 Cyberattacks
Japan's National Police Agency linked over 200 cyberattacks from 2019-2024 to a Chinese hacking group, MirrorFace, targeting national security and high-technology data from government ministries, private companies, and individuals, using malware-laced emails and VPN vulnerabilities.
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48% Bias Score
WWII SOE Veteran Noreen Riols Dies at 98
Noreen Riols, a 98-year-old WWII SOE veteran, died recently; her role involved testing trainee spies' discretion in Bournemouth hotels, revealing the rigorous vetting process and the lasting impact of wartime secrecy.
WWII SOE Veteran Noreen Riols Dies at 98
Noreen Riols, a 98-year-old WWII SOE veteran, died recently; her role involved testing trainee spies' discretion in Bournemouth hotels, revealing the rigorous vetting process and the lasting impact of wartime secrecy.
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24% Bias Score
Five Eyes Alliance Weathers Trump's Storm, but Faces Uncertain Future
During Donald Trump's first term, the Five Eyes intelligence alliance, composed of the US, Canada, UK, Australia, and New Zealand, faced concerns about his behavior towards intelligence agencies, but ultimately maintained cooperation due to shared understanding of the alliance's importance; however,...
Five Eyes Alliance Weathers Trump's Storm, but Faces Uncertain Future
During Donald Trump's first term, the Five Eyes intelligence alliance, composed of the US, Canada, UK, Australia, and New Zealand, faced concerns about his behavior towards intelligence agencies, but ultimately maintained cooperation due to shared understanding of the alliance's importance; however,...
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44% Bias Score
China Accused of Major Hack on U.S. Treasury
The Biden administration blamed China for a major cyberattack on the U.S. Treasury Department, accessing unclassified documents and employee workstations on December 8th, raising concerns about global financial stability and prompting calls for stronger countermeasures against Chinese cyber espionag...
China Accused of Major Hack on U.S. Treasury
The Biden administration blamed China for a major cyberattack on the U.S. Treasury Department, accessing unclassified documents and employee workstations on December 8th, raising concerns about global financial stability and prompting calls for stronger countermeasures against Chinese cyber espionag...
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60% Bias Score
Russian Ship Suspected in Baltic Sea Cable Sabotage
A Russian-linked ship, the Eagle S, is suspected of causing a rupture in the Estlink-2 power cable connecting Finland and Estonia on December 25th by dragging its anchor 60 miles along the Baltic seabed; this follows damage to other undersea cables and pipelines and raises concerns about the vulnera...
Russian Ship Suspected in Baltic Sea Cable Sabotage
A Russian-linked ship, the Eagle S, is suspected of causing a rupture in the Estlink-2 power cable connecting Finland and Estonia on December 25th by dragging its anchor 60 miles along the Baltic seabed; this follows damage to other undersea cables and pipelines and raises concerns about the vulnera...
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52% Bias Score
Germany indicts three for spying for China
Three individuals were indicted in Germany on Thursday for allegedly spying for China's Ministry of State Security, gathering intelligence on German military technology from 2017-2024, including data on boat engines and military drones, highlighting concerns about Chinese espionage.
Germany indicts three for spying for China
Three individuals were indicted in Germany on Thursday for allegedly spying for China's Ministry of State Security, gathering intelligence on German military technology from 2017-2024, including data on boat engines and military drones, highlighting concerns about Chinese espionage.
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40% Bias Score
China Exposes Foreign Spy Ring Using Social Media for Recruitment
The Chinese Ministry of State Security (MSS) exposed multiple cases of foreign spies using social media to obtain phone numbers and recruit unwitting individuals for espionage, highlighting the growing sophistication of these operations.
China Exposes Foreign Spy Ring Using Social Media for Recruitment
The Chinese Ministry of State Security (MSS) exposed multiple cases of foreign spies using social media to obtain phone numbers and recruit unwitting individuals for espionage, highlighting the growing sophistication of these operations.
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64% Bias Score
Algeria Accuses France of Destabilization Attempts
The Algerian government issued a formal warning to France last week, accusing its intelligence agency (DGSE) of destabilizing operations targeting Algerian institutions. This follows the recent detention of Franco-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal and adds to existing tensions between the two countries...
Algeria Accuses France of Destabilization Attempts
The Algerian government issued a formal warning to France last week, accusing its intelligence agency (DGSE) of destabilizing operations targeting Algerian institutions. This follows the recent detention of Franco-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal and adds to existing tensions between the two countries...
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56% Bias Score
Hablemitoğlu Assassination Trial: Defendant Links Imprisonment to Arms Dealings
The ongoing trial for the 2002 assassination of Turkish academic Necip Hablemitoğlu saw the sole defendant in custody, Nuri Gökhan Bozkır, claim his imprisonment is due to his past friendship with a Syrian leader and alleged arms dealings; the court is now investigating newly identified suspects.
Hablemitoğlu Assassination Trial: Defendant Links Imprisonment to Arms Dealings
The ongoing trial for the 2002 assassination of Turkish academic Necip Hablemitoğlu saw the sole defendant in custody, Nuri Gökhan Bozkır, claim his imprisonment is due to his past friendship with a Syrian leader and alleged arms dealings; the court is now investigating newly identified suspects.
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36% Bias Score
China Jails Japanese Woman for Actions in Japan: First Known Case
A Chinese-born Japanese language school executive was detained in Shanghai in 2015 and sentenced to six years in prison for allegedly conveying a Chinese diplomat's views on the Senkaku Islands to the Japanese government, marking the first known case of China prosecuting someone for actions within J...
China Jails Japanese Woman for Actions in Japan: First Known Case
A Chinese-born Japanese language school executive was detained in Shanghai in 2015 and sentenced to six years in prison for allegedly conveying a Chinese diplomat's views on the Senkaku Islands to the Japanese government, marking the first known case of China prosecuting someone for actions within J...
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44% Bias Score
NATO to Increase Baltic Sea Patrols Following Suspected Cable Sabotage
Sweden's opposition calls for a NATO emergency meeting under Article 4 due to suspected sabotage of an underwater electric cable connecting Finland and Estonia, with a Russian-linked ship detained; NATO will increase Baltic Sea patrols.
NATO to Increase Baltic Sea Patrols Following Suspected Cable Sabotage
Sweden's opposition calls for a NATO emergency meeting under Article 4 due to suspected sabotage of an underwater electric cable connecting Finland and Estonia, with a Russian-linked ship detained; NATO will increase Baltic Sea patrols.
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36% Bias Score