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entertainment2 days ago•13 min saved

Royal Secret Revealed: A Mother's Hidden MI5 Past Sparks a Novel

Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton reveals his mother Sue Lowther-Pinkerton's long-hidden MI5 career, spanning WWII and the Cold War, a secret she kept for decades; the disclosure, prompted by a Cambridge spy ring documentary, inspired his wartime romance novel Beyond the Edge of Light. Sue, who died in 2023 at 99, had earlier Army intelligence work in Singapore, later MI5, and balanced secret work with family and charity, while Jamie served as private secretary and mentor to William and Harry, shaping his writing with royal life.

via Fox News|

#beyond-the-edge-of-light #entertainment #jamie-lowther-pinkerton

world1 month ago

Iran-linked espionage case targets Vahid Aberi, MI5 faces scrutiny

Vahid Aberi has been charged with spying offences linked to Iran; a report claims MI5 court evidence was based on lies and senior MI5 figures were criticised by deputy investigatory powers commissioner Sir John Goldring.

via BBC|

#espionage #iran #mi5

world2 months ago•3 min saved

China-linked recruitment scams target UK officials, MI5 warns

MI5, in a Five Eyes alert, says Chinese intelligence is posing as recruitment agents on legitimate job sites like LinkedIn, Indeed and Upwork to lure UK government and military staff into disclosing non-public information. The fake roles involve CV screening, virtual interviews, and asking candidates to write trial reports on topics such as China’s international relations or defence, with payments up to $1,000 per report. Targeted workers include security-clearance holders, academics and think-tank staff, highlighting the need to follow protective security guidance.

via BBC|

#china #espionage #five-eyes

world4 months ago•75 min saved

UK probes Iran-backed arson attacks on Jewish sites as MI5 reports 20+ plots disrupted

Britain’s MI5 says Iran-backed plots targeting opposition media and Jewish sites were disrupted (more than 20 in the year to October), and police are investigating Iranian links to arson attacks, with authorities warning offenders will be brought to justice.

via AP News|

#anti-semitism #iran #mi5

politics7 months ago•16 min saved

Secrets at Stake: How State Secrecy Shapes Northern Ireland’s Troubles

An InDepth examination of Paul Thompson’s 1994 murder in Belfast frames a decades‑long fight over NCND secrecy, pitting bereaved families and police against the government and MI5 over what can be disclosed about state involvement. The Supreme Court upheld keeping material secret for national security, fueling calls for reform as other cases—such as Stakeknife and investigations linked to the Manchester Arena—highlight ongoing accountability gaps for security agencies.

via BBC|

#mi5 #national-security #ncnd

world7 months ago•4 min saved

Britain weighs security as plans advance for a mega Chinese embassy in London

Britain is poised to approve a mega Chinese embassy at Royal Mint Court in London, a 20,000-square-meter complex near critical data cables and close to the financial district, despite years of protests over security risks; if approved, it would be Europe’s largest embassy, triggering opposition from lawmakers and dissidents, amid MI5 warnings of espionage activity and a Jan. 20 decision deadline as Prime Minister Starmer steers diplomacy with Beijing.

via AP News|

#china #embassy #mi5

world7 months ago•6 min saved

Manchester Arena families demand MI5 inclusion in new cover-up law

Families affected by the Manchester Arena bombing are demanding that MI5 be fully included in the new 'Hillsborough Law' to ensure transparency and accountability from intelligence agencies, following criticisms of MI5's false narratives and lack of candour during investigations. The law aims to enforce a duty of candour on public officials, including intelligence services, to prevent cover-ups and promote truthfulness in public inquiries.

via BBC|

#hillsborough-law #intelligence-accountability #manchester-arena-bombing

world9 months ago•1 min saved

FBI Director Breaks Pledge to MI5 Head

The FBI director Kash Patel allegedly promised to support MI5's request to retain an F.B.I. agent in London for surveillance purposes but later did not follow through, raising concerns among international intelligence allies about his reliability and approach.

via The New York Times|

#fbi #intelligence #kash-patel

television10 months ago•6 min saved

Slow Horses Series Wraps Up with Season 5 Finale and Creator’s Farewell

The article humorously critiques Claude Whelan, the ineffective MI5 director in 'Slow Horses,' highlighting his incompetence, extortion issues, and eventual downfall, while suggesting he might find a new career in private security.

via Vulture|

#character-arc #claude-whelan #espionage

security10 months ago•3 min saved

MI5 Chief Warns of Rising Threats from State Actors and Terrorists in the UK

MI5 chief Ken McCallum reports a 35% increase in investigations related to foreign state threats in the UK, highlighting rising dangers from Russia, China, and Iran, alongside ongoing terrorism concerns and the potential risks posed by artificial intelligence in security threats.

via CNN|

#ai-security #mi5 #security

world10 months ago•2 min saved

MI5 Chief Expresses Frustration Over China Spy Cases and Rising Threats

MI5 revealed that UK spies have recently disrupted a new threat from China, highlighting ongoing cyber threats and espionage activities, despite a dropped case against two individuals accused of gathering intelligence on UK-China relations. The agency emphasizes the persistent danger posed by Chinese state actors and ongoing cyber threats to government networks.

via Bloomberg.com|

#china-espionage #cyberthreat #intelligence-disruption

security10 months ago•2 min saved

MI5 Chief Highlights Rising State and Terror Threats to UK Security

MI5 is facing a new era of threats, with a significant increase in terrorism investigations and escalating state threats from Russia, China, and Iran, prompting a major shift in its mission since 9/11, including disrupting numerous plots and addressing espionage and cyber threats, while emphasizing the importance of accountability and oversight.

via BBC|

#china #espionage #mi5

obituaries1 year ago•4 min saved

Pioneering MI5 Leader Stella Rimington Dies at 90

Stella Rimington, the first woman to lead MI5 and an inspiration for the character 'M' in James Bond, has died at age 90. She broke barriers in British intelligence, increased transparency, and authored spy novels after her career. Her leadership marked significant milestones for diversity and public engagement in intelligence services.

via The New York Times|

#british-intelligence #first-woman-leader #mi5

obituaries1 year ago•3 min saved

Pioneering MI5 Leader Dame Stella Rimington Dies at 90

Dame Stella Rimington, the first female director general of MI5 and a trailblazer in intelligence leadership, has died at 90. She modernized MI5, promoted transparency, and was a model for the character M in James Bond films. Her career spanned key Cold War and post-Cold War periods, and she authored spy novels after retiring.

via BBC|

#diplomacy #female-leader #mi5

world1 year ago•12 min saved

UK Reflects on 20 Years Since the 7/7 London Bombings

Twenty years after the 7/7 London bombings, the article examines whether the UK is safer, highlighting the evolution of counter-terrorism efforts, missed opportunities, and the complex nature of modern threats, including DIY attacks and internet-fueled extremism.

via BBC|

#77-bombings #mi5 #prevent-program