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Yesterday — 18 October 2025Main stream

How a U.K. Spy Case Against China Abruptly Fell Apart

Evidence prepared for a collapsed espionage trial was published by an under-pressure government in Britain, offering a window into Western countries’ struggle to define Beijing as friend or foe.

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The Houses of Parliament in London. Government documents published this week give an insight into how British security officials view the rising threat posed by China.

How a U.K. Spy Case Against China Abruptly Fell Apart

18 October 2025 at 01:32
Evidence prepared for a collapsed espionage trial was published by an under-pressure government in Britain, offering a window into Western countries’ struggle to define Beijing as friend or foe.
Before yesterdayMain stream

Trump Administration Authorizes Covert C.I.A. Action in Venezuela

The development comes as the U.S. military is drawing up options for President Trump to consider, including possible strikes inside the country.

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Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela’s authoritarian leader, in Caracas last month. American officials have been clear, privately, that the Trump administration aims to drive Mr. Maduro from power.
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