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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.

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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.

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Six key developments to know today

These are the latest updates from the war in Ukraine.

Europe News

Russian man detained in Norway with two drones

Numerous drone sightings have been reported near Norwegian offshore oil and gas platforms in recent weeks.

Denmark

Denmark's former foreign intelligence chief charged with spying

Lars Findsen is accused of leaking state secrets to several people, including some journalists.

Australia

Australian politicians and companies targeted by year-long cyberattack

Government officials and companies in the energy and finance sector were victims of a sophisticated cyberattack orchestrated by Beijing-aligned hackers.

Germany

Two German ministry officials 'probed for spying for Russia'

The high-ranking officials are allegedly responsible for sensitive energy issues.

Europe Decoded

Greek spyware scandal pits Brussels against Athens

The surveillance of Greek MEP Nikos Androulakis has raised questions of data privacy, fundamental rights and parliamentary immunity.