Top Stories Politics Courts General Finance Sport World FactCheck

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Support AAP with a free or paid subscription

Subscribe to AAP News Download our app

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Support AAP with a free or paid subscription

Subscribe to AAP News Download our app

Latest news: Espionage and Intelligence

Danish airport reopens after further drone activity

Danish airport reopens after further drone activity

Denmark has informed its NATO allies that drone incursions that shut two of its airports are linked to unspecified "state actors", according to Latvia.

Drones over Danish airports 'meant to spread fear'

Drones over Danish airports 'meant to spread fear'

Drones over Danish airports 'meant to spread fear'

Drones over Danish airports 'meant to spread fear'

Drone flyovers that shut down Danish airports were a "systematic" hybrid attack, but authorities don't know who was behind the latest incursions.

Iran downgrades ties with Australia after arson row

Iran downgrades ties with Australia after arson row

Iran downgrades ties with Australia after arson row

Iran downgrades ties with Australia after arson row

Tehran has "reduced Australia's diplomatic presence in Iran" in response to Canberra booting Tehran's envoy over accusations Iran directed attacks on its soil.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Russia suspected of jamming GPS on EU leader's plane

Russia suspected of jamming GPS on EU leader's plane

The GPS system of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's plane was jammed while en route to Bulgaria, with Russian interference suspected.

Alleged spy pleads not guilty, wins bid to hide name

Alleged spy pleads not guilty, wins bid to hide name

A woman facing 15 years behind bars after allegedly spying on behalf of China has pleaded not guilty to the charge as she remains behind bars.

China accused of hacking global systems for espionage

China accused of hacking global systems for espionage

China-backed cyber espionage groups are targeting telcos and internet service providers around the world, giving them ability to track a target's communication.

Australia 'had to act' on Iran's hand in Jewish attacks

Australia 'had to act' on Iran's hand in Jewish attacks

Iran's role in directing anti-Semitic attacks on Jewish premises in Sydney and Melbourne left the Albanese government with no choice but to act, an expert says.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

'Acts of aggression': Australia expels Iran ambassador

'Acts of aggression': Australia expels Iran ambassador

'Acts of aggression': Australia expels Iran ambassador

'Acts of aggression': Australia expels Iran ambassador

Australia has pulled the trigger on serious diplomatic moves to reprimand Iran after saying there was "credible intelligence" it directed attacks on home soil.

China drone boffin loses visa appeal over weapons claim

China drone boffin loses visa appeal over weapons claim

China drone boffin loses visa appeal over weapons claim

China drone boffin loses visa appeal over weapons claim

A doctoral candidate has fought a multi-year battle to study in Australia after being accused of links to China's military and weapons of mass destruction.

Chinese national charged over 'intelligence gathering'

Chinese national charged over 'intelligence gathering'

Chinese national charged over 'intelligence gathering'

Chinese national charged over 'intelligence gathering'

A Chinese woman accused of gathering intelligence for China's main police agency is the first to be charged for allegedly targeting the Australian community.

Public servants warned over social media security risk

Public servants warned over social media security risk

Public servants warned over social media security risk

Public servants warned over social media security risk

Workers with access to secret information have been warned against boasting about it on social media as foreign spies target them online.

Lax Aussies making themselves easy spy targets: ASIO

Lax Aussies making themselves easy spy targets: ASIO

Lax Aussies making themselves easy spy targets: ASIO

Lax Aussies making themselves easy spy targets: ASIO

Australia's intelligence chief has revealed new details about a series of foreign espionage operations in a major speech.

Family plead for alleged China pilot trainer's freedom

Family plead for alleged China pilot trainer's freedom

Family plead for alleged China pilot trainer's freedom

Family plead for alleged China pilot trainer's freedom

Australian Daniel Duggan faces up to 60 years in prison for allegedly training Chinese military personnel after leaving the US Marine Corps.

China hit brakes on TikTok deal after Trump's tariffs

China hit brakes on TikTok deal after Trump's tariffs

China hit brakes on TikTok deal after Trump's tariffs

China hit brakes on TikTok deal after Trump's tariffs

US President Donald Trump says he is signing an executive order to keep TikTok running in the United States for another 75 days.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Amazon, OnlyFans founder make bids for TikTok: reports

Amazon has reportedly put in a late bid to purchase short video app TikTok from Chinese owner ByteDance while Zoop says it is also in the running.

Hegseth texted time of planned Houthi killing: magazine

US President Donald Trump has distanced himself from the Signal chat group scandal, saying it "doesn't bother me".

Israeli cabinet sacks Shin Bet chief despite protests

Israel's domestic intelligence boss has officially been fired days after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's vow to dismiss him sparked fierce protests.

Nation needs greater protection from economic threats

A review of intelligence services has called for a system overhaul to combat a growing threat to Australia's economic security.

Access five free articles per month

Subscription Options

Already a member? Sign in here

Deepfakes harder to detect spurring election concerns

Hyper-realistic digitally altered or created images are becoming harder to detect and platforms designed to detect them are failing to do so, research shows.

Espionage and terror threats grow in dangerous era

From hostile foreign nations targeting diaspora communities to youth radicalised online, the top spy agency's annual threat assessment warns risks have grown.

DeepSeek 'excessively' collects personal data: S Korea

South Korea's National Intelligence Service has sent a notice to government agencies urging them to take security precautions over the Chinese AI app DeepSeek.

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'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

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

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.

Topics

Politics Australia Crime, Law and Justice United States of America Europe Queensland Unrest, Conflicts and War Economy, Business and Finance Asia Middle East Police Election International Relations Diplomacy Commonwealth of Independent States Death Defence Crime Technology Emergency Incident

No opinion, no spin, no agenda.

Support AAP News

Already a member?
Sign in here