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Amazon's takeover of Britain's iconic Bond franchise has Her Majesty's subjects worried, with some wondering whether 007 still has a future.

In a digital storm of speculation and intrigue, social media is ablaze with allegations that Donald Trump has been a Russian asset for 40 years, secretly operating under the codename "Krasnov." The claim, which first surfaced in a Facebook post by former KGB officer Alnur Mussayev, has now been supercharged by a viral tweet thread from an X (formerly Twitter) user, @anthony7andrews.

Hillary Clinton roasting Donald Trump as Putin's puppet has resurfaced on Twitter (now X), racking up nearly 2.4 million views.

Alnur Mussayev, a former top official in the Soviet and post-Soviet intelligence apparatus, has reemerged in international headlines with a startling claim—that the KGB recruited Donald Trump in 1987 under the codename «Krasnov.» Once a powerful figure within the intelligence community, Mussayev’s career has spanned Cold War espionage, high-level political maneuvering, and eventual exile. His latest allegations have reignited debates over Trump’s connections to Russia, though no direct evidence has surfaced to support them.

Jeff Bezos started a contentious discussion by asking fans who they thought should be the next James Bond. Fans worry that Amazon's dominance over the franchise may weaken the most revered spy series, though.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. WASHINGTON : The Central Intelligence Agency offered buyouts to its entire workforce Tuesday, in what officials said is a bid to bring the agency in line with President Trump’s priorities, including targeting drug cartels. The CIA appeared to be the first intelligence agency to tell its employees that they can quit their jobs and receive about eight months of pay and benefits as part of Trump’s push to downsize the federal government.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. LONDON—For around a decade, the Russian spy ship Yantar has crossed the globe and loitered over undersea cables in what Western officials suspect is an attempt by the Kremlin to map vital arteries for the global economy running along the ocean floor. This week, the Yantar passed through British waters, where it was tracked by two British Royal Navy ships, according to the U.K.

Kremlin declined on Thursday to comment on UK accusations that a "Russian spy ship" passed through British waters, a day after London issued a warning to President Vladimir Putin.

Imdad Basha poisoned a women by spying on her after he was discovered to have masterminded the murder and cover-up after learning about upcoming marriage to a Pakistani national working in Australia, according to a ToI report.

foreign interference inquiry on Thursday describe widespread threats and harassment of Canadian Sikhs by the government of India, much of it coordinated by diplomatic missions.Witnesses told the Hogue Commission behind closed doors India had threatened their families, spied on temples and meddled in Canada’s elections, according to the newly unsealed documents.India “interferes in Canada because there is no reason not to,” one witness told the commission, adding that “the Canadian government has been largely impotent in the face of interference.”“There have been no consequences.”The documents summarize hundreds of written submissions received from Canadians during public consultations and meetings with more than 100 members of diaspora communities.They included Chinese, Iranian and Ukrainian participants, but the statements of Sikh Canadians are particularly noteworthy, providing a community-level view of the alleged tactics of the Indian government.Indian foreign interference has seen “an acceleration” since Prime Minister Narendra Modi came to power in 2014, with high-ranking officials vowing that “dissidents in other countries would be eliminated,” one witness said.Canada has labeled India the second most serious foreign interference threat to the country, behind only China.

Britain’s Treasury chief is travelling to China this weekend to discuss economic and financial cooperation between the countries, as the U.K.‘s Labour government seeks to reset frayed ties with Beijing

Goodachari, titled G2, has been generating buzz once again with an exciting update about its cast. Adivi Sesh is set to reprise his role in the action-packed spy thriller, with director Vinay Kumar Sirigineedi at the helm. This time, the film promises to take the franchise to new heights, and the recent casting announcement has only added to the excitement. Bollywood actress Wamiqa Gabbi, known for her versatile performances, will be seen in a prominent role, marking her debut in the film's high-stakes world.

Netflix has released the trailer for Season 2 of its spy thriller series, The Night Agent. The new season will premiere on January 23, featuring Peter Sutherland on a dangerous new mission.

A biologist hid 350 audio monitors across Costa Rica’s tropical rainforests to spy on endangered spider monkeys in order to help protect them

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. MI6 had a secret so sensitive that Slovenia’s spy chief needed to fly to London to hear it in person. Somewhere in his tiny Alpine nation, a pair of elite Russian spies were hiding under deep cover.

Meta Platforms' WhatsApp in a lawsuit accusing Israel's NSO Group of exploiting a bug in the messaging app to install spy software allowing unauthorized surveillance. U.S. District Judge Phyllis Hamilton in Oakland, California, granted a motion by WhatsApp and found NSO liable for hacking and breach of contract. The case will now proceed to a trial only on the issue of damages, Hamilton said. NSO Group did not immediately respond to an emailed request for comment.

Middle East. Prince Andrew hasn't exactly had a great December, or decade, when it comes to royal scandals. Following Andrew's forced withdrawal from the King's Christmas lunch and his decision to skip the Sandringham holidays due to the Duke of York's alleged ties to Chinese spy Yango Tengbo, it appears that the only people standing by him are his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson and their daughters Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, as quoted in a report by Marie Claire. According to the Daily Beast, Prince Andrew's predicament has gotten so bad that some of his friends are even considering leaving the nation.