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Culture Re-View: The world's most exotic spy is sentenced to death

On this day in 1917, Mata Hari was sentenced to death in Paris for allegedly spying on Germany’s behalf during World War I. Was she really a secret agent or just a scapegoat?

Europe News

Migrant disaster strikes again & EU's nature restoration act struggles

MEPs also voted on a report on spyware.

Germany

Germany spy chief warns Russia is stoking anti-government sentiment

The head of Germany’s domestic intelligence agency warned of a rise in anti-government extremism that seeks to divide society and topple the government.

Europe News

Report by MEPs urges stricter regulation for spyware across EU

The PEGA committee in the European Parliament has looked into the use of malicious software used for snooping purposes.

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Denmark

Sweden expels five Russian Embassy employees on suspicion of spying

Sweden has asked five employees of the Russian Embassy in Stockholm to leave the country because they were suspected of spying for Moscow.

Russia

Arrested US reporter Evan Gershkovich charged with espionage in Russia

Arrested US reporter Evan Gershkovich charged with espionage in Russia

Europe News

Domino effect as more EU institutions ban TikTok on work devices

TikTok is battling privacy concerns and espionage fears over its potential connection with the Chinese Communist Party.

United Kingdom

UK embassy guard in Berlin jailed for spying for Russia

A London court has sentenced David Ballantyne Smith to more than 13 years in prison for putting UK diplomats at “maximum risk” by selling secret information to Russia.

World News

Are UFOs flying over the US? We asked the experts to find out

Several unidentified flying objects have been spotted in the United States, leading some to ask if they are aliens or something more sinister. Euronews asked the experts to find out.

USA

Aliens aren't behind recent sightings in US airspace: The White House

After a surreal weekend, in which three aerial devices were downed over America, National security spokesman John Kirby put rumours to bed of extra-terrestrial involvement but said the US has uncovered a Chinese intelligence-gathering programme.

USA

US shoots down 'high-altitude object' over Alaskan airspace

US shoots down 'high-altitude object' over Alaskan airspace

USA

Chinese balloon was on a spy mission, US officials confirm

The Chinese balloon shot down last week had crossed America on a spy mission, US officials confirm.

USA

US downs suspected Chinese spy balloon off Carolina coast

The US has downed a mysterious Chinese balloon over the ocean a day after it was discovered in US airspace. Officials are working to clear the debris.

USA

Suspected Chinese spy balloon spotted over western US

Chinese Foreign Ministry has denied that a balloon spotted in US airspace is collecting sensitive information, stating it was a civilian "airship" used for mostly meteorological purposes that had accidentally strayed.

Europe News

Condition of Belgian aid worker jailed in Iran 'deteriorating'

Olivier Vandecasteele was imprisoned in Tehran last February on charges of espionage.

Sweden

Two brothers in Sweden jailed on charges of spying for Russia

In Sweden, two brothers have been sent to prison after being found guilty of spying for Russia over a period of ten years. Both have consistently denied the charges.

Germany

German spy accused of passing state secrets to Russia

Federal prosecutors are questioning a German spy accused of passing secrets to Russia following an internal investigation by Germany's BND intelligence agency.

Sweden

Sweden detains two people on suspicion of spying after Stockholm raids

One of the suspects had allegedly passed on information about Sweden and another unnamed country.

Germany

Reserve German army officer convicted of spying for Russia

Prosecutors say the man wanted to present himself as a "security expert" to senior Russian military officials.

Europe News

EU democracy is under attack by mercenary spyware, claims new report

Illegal cases of spyware use have been detected in Poland, Hungary, Greece and Spain, raising concerns about privacy rights and press freedom.