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Sweden charges man for selling information to Russia

Sweden's Security Service says that Russia is "one of the main intelligence threats" against the country.

USA

Biden says 'erratic' Trump should not receive intelligence briefings

Democratic lawmakers and even some Trump administration officials believe he is too untrustworthy to benefit from the historical practice accorded to former presidents.

USA

In pictures: US presidential inaugurations from Lincoln to Obama

From mid-19th Century to present day: the US presidential election recorded on camera over three centuries.

USA

Anxiety in Washington as false alarm interrupts inauguration rehearsal

The U.S. Capitol briefly locked down, illustrating the fear that has gripped the city since the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection by pro-Trump rioters and prompted extraordinary security measures.

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USA

US multi-agency cyber attack is 'grave' threat — security agency

US federal agencies and “critical infrastructure” were targeted in a sophisticated attack that was hard to detect and will be difficult to undo, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency said.

Germany

German government backs bill requiring security pledge on 5G network

The move is seen as a means of addressing public concerns over potential security risks posed by vendors for big infrastructure projects.

Europe News

EU unveils multi-billion euro cybersecurity strategy

The bloc has revealed its new strategy to prevent, deter and respond to cyberattacks across the EU.

France

Nearly 100 arrested during another anti-security law protest in France

Nearly 90 rallies were organised across France on Saturday as protests continued against the controversial "global security" bill.

France

French government to 'totally rewrite' controversial security measure

Thousands of people took to the streets across France at the weekend to protest against the new measure, over fears that police violence would be harder to expose.

France

French lawmakers approve controversial global security bill

Journalists and rights groups argue that a draft security bill would curtail press freedom and lead to less police accountability. The EU warned that it will examine the final law to ensure it complies with the bloc's law.

Sweden

Sweden bans Chinese firms Huawei and ZTE from 5G networks

Swedish regulators have banned the use of telecommunications equipment from Chinese firms Huawei and ZTE in its upcoming 5G network.

Spain

McAfee software founder arrested by Spanish police over tax evasion

Antivirus software founder John McAfee, wanted by the United States for tax evasion, has been arrested by Spanish police.

France

Thieves make off with 9 million euros in France money heist

The Lyon robbery is believed to be France's biggest cash heist since 2009.

USA

'Do I seem rattled?' asks Trump after shooting near White House

The White House was placed on lockdown following the incident.

China

Four arrested under new Hong Kong security law for online posts

Beijing's new law was introduced on July 1. It criminalises subversion, secession and collusion with foreign forces.

USA

Trump deploys more federal law enforcement to cities in security push

Trump plans to deploy hundreds of federal law enforcement agents to combat crime.

Smart Regions

DISARM - predicting fires and protecting against them

In partnership with the European Commission

DISARM is the fire-modelling system giving southern European nations a fighting chance against blazes like the one that caused the Mati tragedy in Greece two years ago.

China

Hong Kong activist Nathan Law flees city to continue anti-law campaign

The young pro-democracy campaigner has left Hong Kong for an undisclosed location after China imposed a tough new security law on the former British colony.

China

EU 'deplores' China's adoption of national security law for Hong Kong

The legislation is aimed at curbing subversive, secessionist and terrorist activities, as well as foreign intervention in the city's affairs. It follows months of anti-government protests that at times descended into violence in Hong Kong last year.

USA

George Floyd: US cities ease security measures after peaceful protests

Security measures have been eased in several American cities as unrest over the killing of George Floyd subsided.