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Evidence on accused Russian spy couple ruled secret

Evidence on accused Russian spy couple ruled secret

Hundreds of documents worth of evidence against a couple accused of preparing to spy on Australia's military should be kept from the public, a magistrate heard.

China spy asset complained to Penny Wong about raid

China spy asset complained to Penny Wong about raid

China spy asset complained to Penny Wong about raid

China spy asset complained to Penny Wong about raid

A businessman who worked with two suspected Chinese spies told Foreign Minister Penny Wong that domestic intelligence agents crossed a line by raiding his home

Mum sobs as Chinese spy asset loses bid to stay on bail

Mum sobs as Chinese spy asset loses bid to stay on bail

Mum sobs as Chinese spy asset loses bid to stay on bail

Mum sobs as Chinese spy asset loses bid to stay on bail

A man groomed by two suspected members of Chinese intelligence has been jailed before sentencing as sheriffs tried to console his distraught mother.

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Australian businessman a Chinese spy asset, jury finds

Australian businessman a Chinese spy asset, jury finds

An Australian business owner has walked from court after being found guilty of recklessly helping Chinese intelligence for more than 15 months.

'Surplus to requirements': ex-top spy quits Bondi probe

'Surplus to requirements': ex-top spy quits Bondi probe

Former ASIO boss Dennis Richardson has revealed the trigger for his sudden resignation from the anti-Semitism royal commission, weeks before a report is due.

China spy status queried in foreign interference trial

China spy status queried in foreign interference trial

A man accused of grooming an Australian businessman for Chinese intelligence may only have been a young post-graduate going off on a frolic, a jury has heard.

Fears over Iranian regime's 'tentacles' in Australia

Fears over Iranian regime's 'tentacles' in Australia

An atmosphere of fear, intimidation and surveillance is pervasive within Australia's Iranian communities as the oppressive regime targets dissidents worldwide.

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Australian jailed for selling secrets to Russian broker

Australian jailed for selling secrets to Russian broker

Australian jailed for selling secrets to Russian broker

Australian jailed for selling secrets to Russian broker

Australian Peter Williams will spend more than seven years behind bars after selling cyber secrets from a US defence contractor to a Russian-linked broker.

'Never': Rudd denies talking to accused Chinese asset

'Never': Rudd denies talking to accused Chinese asset

'Never': Rudd denies talking to accused Chinese asset

'Never': Rudd denies talking to accused Chinese asset

Former prime minister Kevin Rudd was sent one email from a man accused of working for Chinese intelligence but says he never received or responded to it.

Accused China asset 'fabricated' Rudd reports for cash

Accused China asset 'fabricated' Rudd reports for cash

Accused China asset 'fabricated' Rudd reports for cash

Accused China asset 'fabricated' Rudd reports for cash

Former prime minister Kevin Rudd was asked for advice about Australian defence and security by a businessman "groomed" by Chinese spies, a jury has heard.

Texts from China's alleged ‘spy thriller’ ring revealed

Texts from China's alleged ‘spy thriller’ ring revealed

Texts from China's alleged ‘spy thriller’ ring revealed

Texts from China's alleged ‘spy thriller’ ring revealed

Alleged messages between a Beijing security official and Chinese citizens in Australia reveal what police argue is a foreign interference plot.

Alexei Navalny was poisoned by dart frog toxin

Alexei Navalny was poisoned by dart frog toxin

Alexei Navalny was poisoned by dart frog toxin

Alexei Navalny was poisoned by dart frog toxin

Samples taken from the body of Russian opposition leader and Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny reveal he was poisoned with a lethal toxin while imprisoned.

Two Chinese nationals charged over alleged spy ring

Two Chinese nationals charged over alleged spy ring

Two Chinese nationals charged over alleged spy ring

Two Chinese nationals charged over alleged spy ring

More arrests related to foreign interference have been made by Australian Federal Police with three Chinese citizens accused of spying on a Buddhist group.

Bondi shooters went 'dark to stay off the radar': ASIO

Bondi shooters went 'dark to stay off the radar': ASIO

Bondi shooters went 'dark to stay off the radar': ASIO

Bondi shooters went 'dark to stay off the radar': ASIO

ASIO admitted it cannot stop every terrorist or catch every spy but has stood by an early assessment of one of the Bondi shooters that cleared him as a threat.

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Alleged foreign spy case awaits attorney-general's nod

Prosecutors will review a "significant'"brief of evidence in the case of an alleged Chinese spy before sending it to the attorney-general's office for consent.

Maduro open to US talks to combat drug trafficking

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has used a state TV interview to say he wants to "start talking seriously" with the US on issues such as drug trafficking.

US says two killed in strike on suspected drug vessel

The US Southern Command says it has struck another boat allegedly linked to drug trafficking in the eastern Pacific.

Australia's top spy calls out China for sabotage threat

Espionage costs Australia billions of dollars a year, ASIO's head says - and the risks are growing, fuelled by a "relentless hunger" for strategic advantage.

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Ukraine-UK plot to steal MiG-31 jet foiled, says Russia

Ukraine and British intelligence offered Russian pilots millions of dollars to steal a jet armed with a Kinzhal hypersonic missile, Moscow says.

Three nations on notice after assassination revelations

The nation's spy boss has vowed to take action after revealing foreign nations were "willing and capable" of ordering killings on dissidents in Australia.

Australia warned of assassination attempts by regimes

There is a 'realistic possibility' foreign regimes could try to carry out an assassination in Australia, the nation's top spy boss has warned.

Australia told to be smarter to tackle spy drone threat

More needs to be done to prevent nefarious drones attacking and spying on Australia's critical infrastructure, amid warnings about a gap in national security.

Eyes on Pacific as new Australian spy alliance floated

Australia should step up its intelligence-gathering capabilities in the Pacific by spearheading a new regional spy alliance, a think tank says.

John Bolton pleads not guilty in classified info case

John Bolton has pleaded not guilty to charges accusing him of sharing classified information.

Spy agency points finger at common password habits

Australians are being warned to adopt better password habits for their personal and business use as the extent and cost of cyber crime is laid bare.

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