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Two Iranians Convicted in UK for Spying on Dissident Journalists for Tehran's Revolutionary GuardPolitics

Two Iranians Convicted in UK for Spying on Dissident Journalists for Tehran's Revolutionary Guard

Two Iranian men have been convicted in the UK for spying on dissident journalists on behalf of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, marking the first such prosecution under the National Security Act. The men were found guilty of offenses related to surveillance and a planned attack on journalists critical of the Iranian regime.

The National|November 12, 2026
US Soldier Arrested in UK on Suspicion of Espionage for RussiaMiscellaneous

US Soldier Arrested in UK on Suspicion of Espionage for Russia

A US soldier has been arrested in the UK on suspicion of spying for Russia, violating the National Security Act 2023. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities emphasizing the seriousness of the allegations.

Al Jazeera English|November 10, 2026
US Soldier Arrested in UK on Espionage Charges Linked to Russia InvestigationMiscellaneous

US Soldier Arrested in UK on Espionage Charges Linked to Russia Investigation

A US army soldier has been arrested in Britain on suspicion of espionage offenses related to Russia, according to authorities. The investigation involves allegations under national security legislation, with law enforcement conducting searches in Gloucestershire.

The National|November 10, 2026
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's Affair: Expert Warns of Chinese 'Honeytrap' Amid AI Espionage ConcernsTechnology

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's Affair: Expert Warns of Chinese 'Honeytrap' Amid AI Espionage Concerns

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has admitted to an affair with a Chinese businesswoman suspected of being a spy, prompting experts to warn of 'honeytrap' tactics and potential espionage risks amid US-China AI competition. An independent investigation has been launched by Nvidia's board.

The National|November 9, 2026
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's Affair: Expert Warns of Chinese 'Honeytrap' Amidst AI Espionage ConcernsTechnology

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's Affair: Expert Warns of Chinese 'Honeytrap' Amidst AI Espionage Concerns

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has admitted to an affair with a Chinese businesswoman suspected of being a spy, prompting expert warnings about potential 'honeytrap' tactics amid heightened US-China competition in AI. An independent investigation has been launched by Nvidia's board.

The National|November 9, 2026
Nvidia CEO's Alleged Affair Under Scrutiny in Chinese Espionage InvestigationTechnology

Nvidia CEO's Alleged Affair Under Scrutiny in Chinese Espionage Investigation

A Chinese espionage probe has reportedly been launched following allegations of an affair involving Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. A video report on the matter lasts 51 seconds.

Al Jazeera English|November 9, 2026
Ukrainian National Arrested in Germany on Suspicion of Spying for RussiaPolitics

Ukrainian National Arrested in Germany on Suspicion of Spying for Russia

A Ukrainian national has been arrested in Germany on suspicion of spying for Russia, gathering intelligence on military production and defense installations. The arrest comes amid heightened concerns over Russian sabotage and a "shadow war" targeting Germany.

Al Jazeera English|October 22, 2026
Operation Gospel: How a Soldier's Desperate Need for Cash Led to the Sale of Top Secret UK and US Plans for LebanonMiscellaneous

Operation Gospel: How a Soldier's Desperate Need for Cash Led to the Sale of Top Secret UK and US Plans for Lebanon

A recently declassified operation, codenamed Gospel, reveals how a financially desperate Ministry of Defence soldier, Peter Sydney Allen, sold Top Secret UK and US plans for Lebanon to Egyptian and Iraqi agents in 1965. The case exposed lax security at the MoD and led to Allen's 10-year prison sentence.

The National|October 21, 2026|2
OpenAI Bugging Suspect Allegedly Booked One-Way Flight to Saudi Arabia Before ArrestTechnology

OpenAI Bugging Suspect Allegedly Booked One-Way Flight to Saudi Arabia Before Arrest

A former OpenAI engineer, Abdulrahman Alfozan, accused of bugging the company's headquarters, had reportedly booked a one-way flight to Saudi Arabia before his arrest. Prosecutors cited this as evidence of a flight risk.

Al Jazeera English|October 15, 2026|1
UK Restaurateur Faces Backlash Over Alleged Calls for Gaza DestructionMiscellaneous

UK Restaurateur Faces Backlash Over Alleged Calls for Gaza Destruction

A UK restaurateur is reportedly facing losses after allegations of making video calls that called for the destruction of Gaza. Separately, a Japanese journalist was arrested in Russia on espionage charges.

Al Jazeera English|October 14, 2026
Japan Journalist Arrested in Russia on Espionage Charges, Faces 20 YearsMiscellaneous

Japan Journalist Arrested in Russia on Espionage Charges, Faces 20 Years

Russian authorities have arrested Japanese journalist Imai Yuki on Sakhalin Island, accusing him of espionage and gathering defense information for Japan. He faces up to 20 years in prison, and the Japanese government is working to verify the reports.

Al Jazeera English|October 13, 2026
Arrest of Ex-German Spy Chief Highlights History of Notorious Double AgentsPolitics

Arrest of Ex-German Spy Chief Highlights History of Notorious Double Agents

The recent arrest of former German spy chief August Hanning on suspicion of espionage highlights a long history of high-profile intelligence officers working as double agents for foreign powers.

Al Jazeera English|October 7, 2026|1