Israel says it broke up Iranian spy network that recruited women
Four Israeli Jewish women of Iranian descent were allegedly paid thousands of dollars by a handler. BBC News – Middle East
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El Salvador journalists and activists hacked with spyware, report says
Those targeted include Carlos Martínez, who wrote about alleged talks between the government and gangs. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Danish spy scandal: Ex-minister accused of state secrets leak
The case against Claus Hjort Frederiksen comes after an ex-intelligence chief faced similar charges. BBC News – Europe
Downing Street apologises to Queen over lockdown parties
Two staff get-togethers took place in April last year, the night before Prince Philip’s funeral. BBC News – UK
Russia-Ukraine: US warns of ‘false-flag’ operation
Russia is plotting to stage acts of provocation to create a pretext to invade Ukraine, a US official says. BBC News – US & Canada
Secret audio sheds light on toppled dictator’s frantic last hours
The BBC has obtained extraordinary recordings believed to be of phone calls made by Tunisian ex president Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali as he flew out of the country in 2011. BBC News – Africa