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Accused Russian spy case delayed for months

Accused Russian spy case delayed for months

A couple accused of spying on Australia for Russia will remain in custody as their case faces more delays, with evidence to be translated from another language.

Russia detains Uzbek suspect over murder of top general

Russia detains Uzbek suspect over murder of top general

Russia detains Uzbek suspect over murder of top general

Russia detains Uzbek suspect over murder of top general

Russia's Investigative Committee has detained a Uzbek citizen after a top general was killed by a bomb hidden in a scooter.

Ukraine claims killing of top Russian general in Moscow

Ukraine claims killing of top Russian general in Moscow

Ukraine claims killing of top Russian general in Moscow

Ukraine claims killing of top Russian general in Moscow

A bomb has killed a senior Russian general in charge of nuclear protection forces and another man in Moscow, state media reported.

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Police, spy agencies could access encrypted messages

Police, spy agencies could access encrypted messages

Right-wing extremism is threatening Australia and tackling the issue could require authorities to gain access to Australians' encrypted messages.

All eyes on Biden as timeline ticks for Assange pardon

All eyes on Biden as timeline ticks for Assange pardon

Campaigners for Julian Assange hope the prime minister can help push Joe Biden to formally pardon the Wikileaks founder before the end of his term.

US Secret Service needs ‘fundamental reform’: report

US Secret Service needs ‘fundamental reform’: report

The US Secret Service has "deep flaws" that need to be resolved urgently, a report says.

Putin ordered Novichok attack, spy tells UK inquiry

Putin ordered Novichok attack, spy tells UK inquiry

An ex-Russian double agent who was found slumped on a UK bench says his Novichok poisoning must have been sanctioned by President Vladimir Putin.

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Miner's ex-staff defend disputed tech after court loss

Miner's ex-staff defend disputed tech after court loss

Miner's ex-staff defend disputed tech after court loss

Miner's ex-staff defend disputed tech after court loss

Former Fortescue researchers being sued for intellectual property theft maintain searches of their homes and businesses were "massive over-reach" by the miner.

Lebanon peacekeepers urge de-escalation after strikes

Lebanon peacekeepers urge de-escalation after strikes

Lebanon peacekeepers urge de-escalation after strikes

Lebanon peacekeepers urge de-escalation after strikes

Israeli strikes on hundreds of Hezbollah rocket launchers were the most intense in nearly a year of conflict at the border, sources in Lebanon say.

Significant digital data in accused Russian spy case

Significant digital data in accused Russian spy case

Significant digital data in accused Russian spy case

Significant digital data in accused Russian spy case

The couple accused of spying for Russia had 12 digital devices when arrested and prosecutors need more time to examine the data, a magistrate has heard.

Israel bombs southern Lebanon after device detonations

Israel bombs southern Lebanon after device detonations

Israel bombs southern Lebanon after device detonations

Israel bombs southern Lebanon after device detonations

Jets and artillery hit multiple targets in southern Lebanon, Israel's military says after booby-trapped pagers and radios exploded in the hands of militants.

Red flag over Russian operation targeting Aust media

Red flag over Russian operation targeting Aust media

Red flag over Russian operation targeting Aust media

Red flag over Russian operation targeting Aust media

Evidence has been uncovered to show a disinformation campaign targeting the Australian media is being operated from inside Russia.

Fortescue slams 'cynical distraction' in IP-theft case

Fortescue slams 'cynical distraction' in IP-theft case

Fortescue slams 'cynical distraction' in IP-theft case

Fortescue slams 'cynical distraction' in IP-theft case

Directors sued for allegedly using Fortescue secrets in their own startup filed a "monumental waste of time" to avoid defending the lawsuit, a judge has heard.

Execs raided in Fortescue's 'industrial-scale debacle'

Execs raided in Fortescue's 'industrial-scale debacle'

Execs raided in Fortescue's 'industrial-scale debacle'

Execs raided in Fortescue's 'industrial-scale debacle'

Fortescue is accused of falsely painting two scientists as "nefarious" to get court approval to raid their homes after allegedly stealing confidential secrets.

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'At least three' nations interfering in Australia: ASIO

ASIO director-general Mike Burgess says at the least three or four countries have been caught interfering in Australia's domestic affairs, including Iran.

'Bad faith': Fortescue spars with rival over spying

Fortescue has vehemently rejected claims it had "unclean hands" after surveilling former employees accused of stealing confidential green iron trade secrets.

Home, bank accounts of accused Russian spies restrained

An alleged Russian-Australian spy couple have had their family home and bank accounts restrained as police push to confiscate them under proceeds of crime laws.

'Be aware but not afraid': plots raise terrorism threat

A string of alleged terror plots investigated by Australia's intelligence agency led to the threat level being increased for the first time in a decade.

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Firm digs in for fight over 'Fortescue secrets' theft

A firm accused of stealing Fortescue's trade secrets is challenging an "unduly extensive" order for the seizure of items from its premises and directors' homes.

Woolies denies sending spy after farmers oust employee

A Woolworths employee has been removed from a farming conference after being accused of spying on producers.

Wall St Journal calls reporter's Russia sentence 'sham'

The Wall Street Journal says they will not stop the fight to free their reporter Evan Gershkovich after he was jailed in Russia for 16 years.

Russian court jails US reporter for 16 years for spying

A Russian court has found US reporter Evan Gershkovich guilty of espionage charges and jailed him for 16 years.

Treat DV offences as extremist threats, centre says

Approaches used for extremists and stalkers of politicians should be applied to perpetrators of domestic violence, a report suggests.

Army vetting methods questioned after spy couple arrest

The prime minister has defended the army's recruitment procedures following questions over two Russian Australians being charged with espionage offences.

'Back off': PM blasts Russia over alleged spy couple

Anthony Albanese has slapped down Russian accusations Australia was fanning "anti-Russian paranoia" after two people were charged with espionage offences.

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