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MI6 is launching a dark web portal called Silent Courier to attract and recruit spies, especially from Russia, by providing a secure communication platform, following similar efforts by the CIA, to enhance national security amid increasing global threats.
Iran has arrested 20 individuals accused of spying for Israel's Mossad, with some released after charges were dropped; Iran has increased executions of suspected spies this year amid ongoing tensions and recent Israeli air strikes on Iran.
Russia is reportedly training Ukrainian teenagers as spies and saboteurs, raising concerns about covert operations and espionage activities involving minors.
Old Hollywood celebrities were involved in a myriad of shocking and scandalous activities, including espionage, conspiracy theories, and mysterious deaths. From Shirley Temple being investigated by the Vatican to Cary Grant spying on Nazi sympathizers, and from Lucille Ball picking up Morse code through her teeth to Marilyn Monroe's suspicious death, the lives of these celebrities were filled with intrigue and controversy.
Hamas terrorists involved in the October 7 attack in Israel were found to have how-to cheat sheets, including translated Arabic phrases into Hebrew for threats like "I will kill you," as well as detailed maps of an Israeli military base, suggesting help from spies. The documents and maps indicate that the attack had been planned for years, with the phrasebooks outlining steps for kidnapping hostages. Other seized documents revealed plans to attack additional military bases and key points in central Israel. Israeli officials are facing criticism for alleged failures to protect citizens, and an investigation is ongoing. The IDF continues its advances in southern Gaza, with intense fighting reported.
The CIA has released a video targeting Russian officials, urging them to tell the truth about a system it claims is filled with lying sycophants, as the agency seeks to recruit more Russian spies amid disaffection over the war in Ukraine. The video, titled "Why I made contact with the CIA - for myself," shows an actor playing a Russian official walking through a snowy Russian city, highlighting the importance of integrity and offering ways to contact the CIA. Western spy agencies have faced challenges operating in Moscow, and Russia accuses the US and UK of supporting Ukraine to divide the country and seize its resources.
Russia has suffered a series of setbacks to its foreign intelligence operations, with hundreds of suspected Russian spies being expelled or charged with espionage in Western countries. It remains unclear what prompted Russia to detain Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich on Thursday and charge him with espionage, but it could be a bargaining chip to win concessions from the West, including possibly securing the release of Russians charged with spying abroad. Former intelligence officials said it's too soon to say, but it's clearly part of the arsenal of weapons for the Kremlin.