3 w. ago France investigating ‘foreign interference’ after tracking software found on commuter ferry

The software could have been used to take control of the vessel's computers, though the ferry itself was not named

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3 w. ago France probes 'foreign interference' after remote control malware found on passenger ferry

French authorities are investigating a suspected cyberattack plot targeting an international passenger ferry

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3 w. ago Alexander: Review could examine Iran’s influence on Scottish independence debate

The independent review of foreign financial interference is being launched after a former MEP was jailed for taking Russian bribes.

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4 w. ago Russian bribery case sparks review into foreign financial interference in UK politics

Nathan Gill, who became Reform UK's leader in Wales, was sentenced to 10-and-a-half years in prison for taking bribes to spout pro-Russia lines while serving as a UKIP and Brexit Party MEP

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4 w. ago Urgent probe into foreign interference in UK politics after ex

Housing secretary Steve Reed said the conduct of Nathan Gill, who was sentenced to 10 and a half years in prison for taking money to make pro-Russian statements, was a ‘stain’ on democracy

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4 w. ago Urgent review ordered into foreign interference in UK politics after ex

Housing secretary Steve Reed said the conduct of Nathan Gill, who was sentenced to 10 and a half years in prison for taking money to make pro-Russian statements, was a ‘stain’ on democracy

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4 w. ago UK to hold inquiry into foreign financial interference in domestic politics

Review, which will focus on effectiveness of political finance laws, follows conviction of former Reform politician for accepting bribesUK politics live – latest updatesAn independent review into the impact of foreign financial influence and interference in domestic politics from Russia and other hostile states has been announced after one of Reform UK’s former senior politicians, Nathan Gill, was jailed for accepting bribes from a pro-Kremlin agent.Amid growing concern inside the security services and parliament over the scale of the foreign threat to British democracy, the government-commissioned inquiry will focus on the effectiveness of the UK’s political finance laws. Continue reading...

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