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As usual, towards the end of the week, we have summarised ten of the most read and noteworthy espionage-related news articles from the past seven days. Each summary includes a heading, source, summary, and full link, which we have tested. We hope you find this post interesting and helpful.
Weekly Espionage Report: week ending 23 October 2026 at 1.00pm UK time
1. Royal Navy intelligence sailor appears in court
Source: Reuters, 23 October 2026.
Summary: Teddy Young, a Royal Navy sailor whose duties involved warfare intelligence, appeared at the Old Bailey accused of collecting protected information. Prosecutors said he had shown interest in a website associated with Russia’s SVR intelligence service. He entered no pleas; his trial is provisionally scheduled for October 2027. [Reuters](reuters.com/world/europe/uk-…)
Link: reuters.com/world/europe/uk-…
2. Austria expels four Russian diplomats
Source: Reuters, 23 October 2026.
Summary: Austria ordered four Russian diplomats to leave following findings by its security authorities. Three worked at Russia’s embassy, and one at its OSCE delegation. Vienna cited activities incompatible with diplomatic status, terminology commonly used for espionage. Russia said it would respond. [Reuters](reuters.com/world/austria-ex…)
Link: reuters.com/world/austria-ex…
3. Suspected Russian spy targeted German defence industry
Source: Reuters, 22 October 2026.
Summary: German prosecutors announced the arrest of a Ukrainian national suspected of supplying intelligence to Russia. They said his targets included armoured vehicle, ammunition and explosives production, alongside personnel and installations protecting NATO’s eastern flank. Some information was allegedly sought directly from defence industry contacts. [Reuters](reuters.com/world/suspected-…)
Link: reuters.com/world/suspected-…
4. Russian fishing trawlers suspected of mapping British cables
Source: The Independent, 22 October 2026.
Summary: An investigation identified more than 500 incidents involving Russian fishing vessels loitering over undersea communications cables or following their routes. Ministers warned that Moscow uses commercial vessels as proxies. The cables support banking, hospitals and communications, making their protection a significant national security concern. [The Independent](the-independent.com/news/uk/…)
Link: the-independent.com/news/uk/…
5. Secret files reveal MI5 surveillance of NHS founder
Source: Reuters, 22 October 2026.
Summary: Newly released records reveal that MI5 monitored Aneurin Bevan from 1933 until his death in 1960, examining his political contacts, meetings and parliamentary activities. Despite suspicions about communist sympathies, the investigations produced little cause for concern. A subsequent assessment described his file as remarkably tame. [Reuters](reuters.com/world/uk/britain…)
Link: reuters.com/world/uk/britain…
6. Pentagon reportedly considers expanded undercover spying
Source: The Washington Post, 21 October 2026. Subscription may be required.
Summary: The Post reports Pentagon plans for commercial cover espionage against China and other rivals. The Pentagon denies the initiative exists. [The Washington Post](washingtonpost.com/national-…)
Link: washingtonpost.com/national-…
7. Two men rearrested over suspected Iran intelligence plot
Source: Associated Press, 21 October 2026.
Summary: British police rearrested two men on suspicion of assisting Iran’s intelligence service in connection with the suspected plot at RAF Fairford. Investigators previously found petrol in three vans near the base. Iran denies involvement, and no charges had been brought at the time of reporting. [AP News](apnews.com/article/108fde877…)
Link: apnews.com/article/uk-arrest…
8. Serbian opposition figures targeted with spyware
Source: Reuters, 19 October 2026.
Summary: Citizen Lab researchers found that Belgrade University rector Vladan Djokic’s iPhone had been compromised using Pegasus spyware. Former prosecutor Rade Bajic also received an Apple warning about targeting, although a successful intrusion was not established. The disclosures came shortly before Serbia’s parliamentary election. [Reuters](reuters.com/technology/two-s…)
Link: reuters.com/technology/two-s…
9. Poland detains reservist on suspicion of spying
Source: Reuters, 19 October 2026.
Summary: Polish military police detained a Polish and Ukrainian dual national attending an officer training course for reservists in Lodz. Authorities confirmed an espionage investigation and three months of detention. They did not identify the country for which he was suspected of working. [reuters.com](reuters.com/business/media-t…)
Link: reuters.com/business/media-t…
10. Failed drone attack exposes Russia’s disposable agents
Source: Popular Mechanics, 19 October 2026.
Summary: A failed attack on a Ukrainian cargo aircraft in Germany helped investigators trace a suspected sabotage network towards Russia’s military intelligence service. The report examines recruitment through messaging platforms and cryptocurrency payments, with inexpensive operatives undertaking tasks designed to resemble unrelated crimes. [popularmechanics.com](popularmechanics.com/militar…)
Link: popularmechanics.com/militar…
If you want to know more about Bill Fairclough, the “Career Spy”, the Intelligence Agency FaireSansDire, MI6’s Pemberton’s People and TheBurlingtonFiles, visit our advert-free website at theburlingtonfiles.org.
It’s a bit like reading “Tales of The Unexpected”. The website is reminiscent of an espionage museum without an admission fee ... and no adverts. You will soon be immersed in a whole new world from which you won’t want to exit. In particular, read Bill’s online bio at theburlingtonfiles.org/#/the…. It is now illustrated with hundreds, yes, hundreds of realistic historical photographs and cartoons, so don’t miss out on hours of fun and intrigue.
If you’ve got time, have a look at the book Beyond Enkription, based on Bill Fairclough’s life. It’s a noir, fact-based spy thriller that may shock you. It’s available from most posh bookshops. It’s free at most libraries, free on Borrowbox, and at Amazon the eBook is inexpensive and may be free for some subscribers. Even the audiobook is free on Amazon USA. What more do you want!
What is interesting is that this book is apparently mandatory reading in some countries’ intelligence agencies’ induction programs. Why? Maybe because the book is not only realistic but has been heralded by those who should know as “being up there with My Silent War by Kim Philby and No Other Choice by George Blake”.
It is an enthralling read as long as you don’t expect fictional agents like Ian Fleming’s incredible 007 to save the world or John le Carré’s couch potato yet illustrious Smiley to send you to sleep with his delicate diction, sophisticated syntax and placid plots! If you have questions, please feel free to ask them.
Best wishes - all at TheBurlingtonFiles
PS Before you buy (or otherwise get) a copy of Beyond Enkription, check out Bill Fairclough’s bio at theburlingtonfiles.org/#/the… - there are many new and intriguing disclosures and hundreds of intriguing photos illustrating it … graphically.
Bill Fairclough (aka #JJ & #EdwardBurlington) retweeted
Much ado about nothing!
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ALT If you want to know more about Bill Fairclough, the “Career Spy”, the Intelligence Agency FaireSansDire, MI6’s Pemberton’s People and TheBurlingtonFiles, visit our advert-free website at https://theburlingtonfiles.org. It’s a bit like reading “Tales of The Unexpected”. The website is reminiscent of an espionage museum without an admission fee ... and no adverts. You will soon be immersed in a whole new world from which you won’t want to exit. In particular, read Bill’s online bio at https://theburlingtonfiles.org/#/the-author. It is now illustrated with hundreds, yes, hundreds of realistic historical photographs and cartoons, so don’t miss out on hours of fun and intrigue. If you’ve got time, have a look at the book Beyond Enkription based on Bill Fairclough’s life. It’s a noir fact-based spy thriller that may shock you. It’s available from most posh bookshops. It’s free at most libraries, free on Borrowbox, and at Amazon the eBook is inexpensive and may be free for some subscribers.
Trump and Russia go back decades theburlingtonfiles.org/news_…
UKRAINE IS NOT FOR SALE. AND NO ONE WILL FORCE US TO SURRENDER.
Donald Trump seems to believe that by effectively siding with Putin, he can push Ukraine into a corner and dictate the terms of its future. Their calculation is simple: restrict Starlink, cut off intelligence sharing, threaten to stop weapons sales, and watch Ukrainians rush to sign whatever agreement is placed before them.
But they've overlooked one fundamental truth.
OUR HOMELAND IS NOT FOR SALE. NOT TODAY. NOT TOMORROW. NOT EVER.
Second, Trump has exposed himself to the world as anything but a dependable strategic partner. His actions have undermined the very meaning of an alliance. A genuine ally stands beside you when you're fighting for survival. He doesn't threaten to abandon you while treating the aggressor like an old friend.
What explains Trump's extraordinary attitude toward Putin? I genuinely don't know. There have long been rumors about compromising material in Russian intelligence archives, possible honey traps dating back to Trump's visits to Moscow, and other personal connections. These remain speculation, not established facts. But whatever explains his behavior, the political consequences are impossible to ignore.
The world is witnessing a spectacle that would have seemed unthinkable decades ago. Imagine Donald Trump occupying the White House in 1939, enthusiastically declaring to the world: "My wonderful friend Adolf."
That's the historical parallel his behavior brings to mind.
I believe the November congressional elections could mark the beginning of a serious reckoning. Whether impeachment follows will depend on the political balance in Congress, but one thing is certain: Trump has exhausted the patience of an enormous number of people, both at home and abroad.
Third, Europe must finally confront the uncomfortable truth. Poland, the Baltic states, and the rest of the continent cannot blindly depend on a partner across the Atlantic whose commitments can change with every presidential whim.
What Europe sees instead is an American president repeatedly extending diplomatic courtesies to Vladimir Putin — a dictator accused of war crimes and subject to an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court in The Hague.
EUROPE MUST STOP WAITING FOR WASHINGTON TO SAVE IT.
Ukraine must now strengthen its relationships with European allies more than ever. We should encourage deeper military cooperation, joint operations where appropriate, and opportunities for European troops to acquire genuine battlefield experience alongside Ukrainian forces.
No training ground can fully reproduce what our soldiers have learned through years of brutal combat. Modern drone warfare, electronic warfare, artillery coordination, and battlefield survival are lessons Ukraine has paid for in blood.
Europe needs that experience. And Ukraine needs a Europe capable of defending itself.
But there's another battlefield we can no longer afford to neglect: diplomacy.
We must stop treating ambassadorial appointments as rewards for political connections, personal loyalty, or dubious careers. Ukraine needs experienced diplomats, respected professionals, and powerful networks of influence in every country where our interests are at stake.
We need people who can open doors, build alliances, defend our position, and make Ukraine's voice impossible to ignore.
THIS IS OUR POLITICAL FRONT. AND LOSING IT WOULD BE JUST AS DANGEROUS AS LOSING GROUND ON THE BATTLEFIELD.
Putin believes Ukraine can be broken by military force. Trump seems to believe Ukraine can be pressured into accepting whatever deal he considers convenient.
Both misunderstand the same fundamental reality.
We are not fighting for a better bargain. We are fighting for our homes, our families, our freedom, and the very existence of our country.
WE HAVE ALREADY PAID TOO HIGH A PRICE TO SELL OUR FUTURE NOW.
Our cause is just. Our determination is stronger than their threats.
As usual, towards the end of the week, we have summarised ten of the most read and noteworthy espionage-related news articles from the past seven days. Each summary includes a heading, source, summary, and full link, which we have tested. We hope you find this post interesting and helpful.
WEEKLY ESPIONAGE REPORT Week ending 16 October 2026 at noon, London time
WEEKLY ESPIONAGE REPORT
Week ending 16 October 2026 at noon UK time
1. Online adverts used for mass surveillance
Source: Reuters, 15 October 2026.
Summary: Researchers say Israeli advertising company Discover-Tech used online adverts to track internet users and help deliver spyware. The operation reportedly reached sensitive government and international organisation networks. Citizen Lab said 45 Al Jazeera computers were compromised using Candiru spyware. [reuters.com](reuters.com/legal/litigation…)
[reuters.com/legal/litigation…](reuters.com/legal/litigation…)
2. US election intelligence briefing collapses
Source: CNN, via KVIA, 15 October 2026.
Summary: Technical problems forced US intelligence officials to postpone a classified briefing for election administrators about foreign threats. CNN reports that officials expected intelligence on Russia, Iran and China less than three weeks before the midterm elections. [KVIA](kvia.com/politics/cnn-us-pol…)
[kvia.com/politics/cnn-us-pol…](kvia.com/politics/cnn-us-pol…)
3. White House linked to Ukraine satellite restrictions
Source: Reuters, 15 October 2026.
Summary: Sources told Reuters that restrictions affecting Ukraine’s military satellite communications originated inside the White House. Ukrainian officials said the limitations disrupted drone operations. The report also describes US threats to halt intelligence about Russian missile launches, although Trump said intelligence sharing continued. [Reuters](reuters.com/world/europe/ord…)
[reuters.com/world/europe/ord…](reuters.com/world/europe/ord…)
4. Hackers linked to Kazakhstan target Russia
Source: Reuters, 14 October 2026.
Summary: Researchers identified hackers linked to Kazakhstan who targeted a Russian oil refinery and conducted espionage against a city government, highlighting cyber spying directed at Russian institutions. [reuters.com](reuters.com/legal/litigation…)
[reuters.com/legal/litigation…](reuters.com/legal/litigation…)
5. FBI denies Patel was visiting Russia
Source: Reuters, 14 October 2026.
Summary: The FBI rejected a report that director Kash Patel had arrived in Russia for meetings hosted by the FSB. The bureau said he was attending a law enforcement event in Virginia, where local television footage also showed him. [Reuters](reuters.com/world/fbi-says-d…)
[reuters.com/world/fbi-says-d…](reuters.com/world/fbi-says-d…)
6. Britain’s China policy is criticised
Source: The Guardian, 14 October 2026.
Summary: Legislators warn that inadequate expertise and confused policy leave Britain exposed to Chinese interference. [The Guardian](theguardian.com/politics/202…)
[theguardian.com/politics/202…](theguardian.com/politics/202…)
7. MI5 warns of escalating hostile state operations
Source: Reuters, 13 October 2026.
Summary: MI5 chief Ken McCallum warned that Iran was increasingly targeting British military sites while Russia intensified hybrid operations against Ukraine’s allies. He said state threats had quadrupled over a decade, requiring more MI5 resources than during the Cold War. [reuters.com](reuters.com/world/uk/iran-ru…)
[reuters.com/world/uk/iran-ru…](reuters.com/world/uk/iran-ru…)
8. Russia arrests Japanese journalist over spying allegations
Source: Associated Press, 13 October 2026.
Summary: Russia’s FSB announced the arrest of a Japanese newspaper journalist in Sakhalin, accusing him of gathering defence information for Japanese intelligence. A Moscow court ordered two months of detention pending investigation. The accusations remain unproven. [AP News](apnews.com/article/russia-ja…)
[apnews.com/article/russia-ja…](apnews.com/article/russia-ja…)
9. German intelligence scandal prompts reform demands
Source: The Guardian, 11 October 2026.
Summary: Former intelligence chief August Hanning’s espionage case intensifies demands for oversight of retired officials’ private work. [The Guardian](theguardian.com/world/2026/o…)
[theguardian.com/world/2026/o…](theguardian.com/world/2026/o…)
10. Havana syndrome investigation revives intelligence controversy
Source: The Guardian, 10 October 2026.
Summary: A new investigation examines debilitating illnesses affecting intelligence officers and diplomats, disputed evidence of Russian involvement, and accusations that US agencies overlooked important findings. The causes remain contested, with disagreement over whether some cases involved directed energy weapons. [theguardian.com](theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i…)
[theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i…](theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i…)
If you want to know more about Bill Fairclough, the “Career Spy”, the Intelligence Agency FaireSansDire, MI6’s Pemberton’s People and TheBurlingtonFiles, visit our advert-free website at theburlingtonfiles.org.
It’s a bit like reading “Tales of The Unexpected”. The website is reminiscent of an espionage museum without an admission fee ... and no adverts. You will soon be immersed in a whole new world from which you won’t want to exit. In particular, read Bill’s online bio at theburlingtonfiles.org/#/the…. It is now illustrated with hundreds, yes, hundreds of realistic historical photographs and cartoons, so don’t miss out on hours of fun and intrigue.
If you’ve got time, have a look at the book Beyond Enkription, based on Bill Fairclough’s life. It’s a noir, fact-based spy thriller that may shock you. It’s available from most posh bookshops. It’s free at most libraries, free on Borrowbox, and at Amazon the eBook is inexpensive and may be free for some subscribers. Even the audiobook is free on Amazon USA. What more do you want!
What is interesting is that this book is apparently mandatory reading in some countries’ intelligence agencies’ induction programs. Why? Maybe because the book is not only realistic but has been heralded by those who should know as “being up there with My Silent War by Kim Philby and No Other Choice by George Blake”.
It is an enthralling read as long as you don’t expect fictional agents like Ian Fleming’s incredible 007 to save the world or John le Carré’s couch potato yet illustrious Smiley to send you to sleep with his delicate diction, sophisticated syntax and placid plots! If you have questions, please feel free to ask them.
Best wishes - all at TheBurlingtonFiles
PS Before you buy (or otherwise get) a copy of Beyond Enkription, check out Bill Fairclough’s bio at theburlingtonfiles.org/#/the… - there are many new and intriguing disclosures and hundreds of intriguing photos illustrating it … graphically.
Bill Fairclough (aka #JJ & #EdwardBurlington) retweeted
... but five stars from Putin is usually the death knell for a four star general or an enemy of the state!
Do you know what MAWA stands for? In the White House it means Make America Watertight Again, but in the Kremlin it stands for Make America Weak Again. If only Trump, Rubio and Hegseth had read Beyond Enkription! Putin gave it a ***** rating!
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Is your dog a real guard dog? Nash, dubbed 'the world's worst guard dog', was caught on camera trying to play with an intruder and then the armed police.
news.sky.com/video/worlds-wo…
Bill Fairclough (aka #JJ & #EdwardBurlington) retweeted
It's not MY THEORY ....
I said "Constitutional Republic IS a form of democracy" I asked AI to fact check your response
Much better clear explanation.
Verdict:
Your point is correct about the United States.
Their reply correctly identifies constitutional limits on majority power, but incorrectly treats those limits as proof that the U.S. is not a democracy.
The U.S. is both a constitutional republic and a representative constitutional democracy.
You 👇
👉What their reply gets right—and wrong
“Our constitutional republic uses democratic philosophy … through a rule of law aimed at individual liberty.” Broadly correct.
The people elect representatives, while the Constitution limits government power and protects fundamental rights. Those features coexist rather than contradict each other.ďż˝
👉“We are not a true democracy.” Misleading unless they specifically mean a pure or direct democracy. Democracy does not require citizens to personally decide every government action; representative democracy is also democracy.
Annenberg Classroom explicitly identifies the United States as “a prime example of representative and constitutional democracy.”�
“We are not … where majority rules.” Too sweeping. Our system uses majority rule, but places constitutional limits on it. Protecting minority rights does not eliminate democracy; it makes the system a constitutional democracy rather than an unlimited one.
Why people argue over these terms:
In Federalist No. 10, Madison distinguished a republic from “pure democracy,” which he expressly defined as citizens assembling and administering government “in person.” He defined a republic as a government using representation. That historical distinction is real—but it does not establish that representative government falls outside the broader modern category of democracy.�
For precision, your strongest claim is: “The United States is a constitutional republic that operates as a representative democracy.” That avoids making a universal claim about every government labeled a constitutional republic.
A concise reply from AI re your post
You’re confusing democracy with pure/direct democracy or unlimited majority rule. The U.S. is a constitutional republic and a representative constitutional democracy. We elect representatives, but their power is limited by the Constitution and individual rights.
Those limits define constitutional democracy—they don’t disprove it. Annenberg Classroom explicitly describes the U.S. as “a prime example of representative and constitutional democracy.”
As usual, towards the end of the week, we have summarised ten of the most read and noteworthy espionage-related news articles from the past seven days. Each summary includes a heading, source, summary, and full link, which we have tested. We hope you find this post interesting and helpful.
WEEKLY ESPIONAGE REPORT
Week ending 9 October 2026 at 8.30am London time
1. German spy scandal prompts allied security reviews
Source: Reuters, published 8 October 2026.
Summary: European intelligence services are reviewing whether information shared with Germany was compromised following the arrests of former BND chief August Hanning and his former chief of staff. The investigation concerns suspected espionage and treason. Hanning denies wrongdoing. [Reuters](reuters.com/business/finance…)
reuters.com/business/finance…
2. Royal Navy intelligence specialist faces Russia spying charges
Source: The Guardian, published 8 October 2026.
Summary: Teddy Young, 24, appeared in court accused of obtaining classified information and preparing to disclose military secrets to Russia. He was remanded in custody until an Old Bailey hearing on 16 October. The allegations remain unproven. [theguardian.com](theguardian.com/uk-news/2026…)
theguardian.com/uk-news/2026…
3. US targets Chinese hacking infrastructure
Source: Reuters, published 9 October 2026 at 5.21am London time.
Summary: US authorities announced the seizure of seven internet domains allegedly used by hackers associated with China’s Integrity Technology Group to scan and compromise critical infrastructure. The action follows the disruption of the company’s extensive botnet in 2024. China routinely denies conducting hacking operations. [Reuters](reuters.com/technology/us-an…)
reuters.com/technology/us-an…
4. Alleged Chinese agent targeted Taiwan president’s family
Source: Reuters, published 5 October 2026.
Summary: The FBI arrested California resident Wanying Zhang at Los Angeles International Airport and charged her with acting as an unregistered foreign agent. Authorities allege she supplied Chinese officials with surveillance photographs, video and vehicle information concerning Taiwan’s president’s son and his family. [reuters.com](reuters.com/legal/litigation…)
reuters.com/legal/litigation…
5. Iranian spying trial opens over dissident journalists
Source: Reuters, published 6 October 2026, republished by ThePrint.
Summary: Prosecutors told a London jury that three Iranian men spied on journalists based in Britain for Iran’s foreign intelligence service, allegedly preparing attacks in retaliation for criticism of the Iranian regime. These are prosecution allegations being examined at trial. [ReutersFeed](theprint.in/world/three-iran…)
theprint.in/world/three-iran…
6. Syrian general reportedly protected in exchange for intelligence
Source: NPR and BBC investigation, published 8 October 2026, available through Nevada Public Radio.
Summary: Investigators reported that former Syrian general Bassam al-Hassan receives protection and financial support in Lebanon under an arrangement involving US and Lebanese authorities. Sources linked the arrangement to information about abducted journalist Austin Tice and other intelligence. The FBI declined to discuss the findings. [knpr.org](knpr.org/npr/2026-10-08/syri…)
knpr.org/npr/2026-10-08/syri…
7. Suspected Iranian drone plot prompted US bomber withdrawal
Source: Reuters, published 6 October 2026.
Summary: Two US officials said a suspected Iranian plot involving a complex drone attack prompted the removal of American B1 bombers from RAF Fairford. British police announced a further arrest in their investigation. Iran denied involvement, while US European Command declined to discuss intelligence or specific protection measures. [Reuters](reuters.com/world/uk/iran-dr…)
reuters.com/world/uk/iran-dr…
8. Intruders arrested at NATO intelligence base
Source: Reuters, published 8 October 2026.
Summary: Two Latvian nationals were arrested inside RAF Molesworth following a perimeter breach. The base hosts US intelligence operations and a NATO intelligence centre. Police investigated suspected National Security Act offences but said there was no evidence at that stage connecting the incident to the Fairford plot. [Reuters](reuters.com/world/uk/uk-coun…)
reuters.com/world/uk/uk-coun…
9. US intelligence drawn into unsuccessful election interference investigation
Source: Reuters investigation, published 2 October 2026.
Summary: Reuters revealed how a voting machine examination expanded into an investigation involving US intelligence and law enforcement agencies seeking evidence of foreign manipulation of the 2020 election. The investigation found no such evidence. The White House said the purpose was to identify security vulnerabilities. [Reuters](reuters.com/investigations/h…)
reuters.com/investigations/h…
If you want to know more about Bill Fairclough, the “Career Spy”, the Intelligence Agency FaireSansDire, MI6’s Pemberton’s People and TheBurlingtonFiles, visit our advert-free website at theburlingtonfiles.org.
It’s a bit like reading “Tales of The Unexpected”. The website is reminiscent of an espionage museum without an admission fee ... and no adverts. You will soon be immersed in a whole new world from which you won’t want to exit. In particular, read Bill’s online bio at theburlingtonfiles.org/#/the…. It is now illustrated with hundreds, yes, hundreds of realistic historical photographs and cartoons, so don’t miss out on hours of fun and intrigue.
If you’ve got time, have a look at the book Beyond Enkription, based on Bill Fairclough’s life. It’s a noir, fact-based spy thriller that may shock you. It’s available from most posh bookshops. It’s free at most libraries, free on Borrowbox, and at Amazon the eBook is inexpensive and may be free for some subscribers. Even the audiobook is free on Amazon USA. What more do you want!
What is interesting is that this book is apparently mandatory reading in some countries’ intelligence agencies’ induction programs. Why? Maybe because the book is not only realistic but has been heralded by those who should know as “being up there with My Silent War by Kim Philby and No Other Choice by George Blake”.
It is an enthralling read as long as you don’t expect fictional agents like Ian Fleming’s incredible 007 to save the world or John le Carré’s couch potato yet illustrious Smiley to send you to sleep with his delicate diction, sophisticated syntax and placid plots! If you have questions, please feel free to ask them.
Best wishes - all at TheBurlingtonFiles
PS Before you buy (or otherwise get) a copy of Beyond Enkription, check out Bill Fairclough’s bio at theburlingtonfiles.org/#/the… - there are many new and intriguing disclosures and hundreds of intriguing photos illustrating it … graphically.
#BREAKINGNEWS #WORLDNEWS
MI6 CRACKS PUTIN - KIM HOTLINE
In the early hours of 9 October 2026, MI6 intercepted and decrypted communications between Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un, uncovering a joint Russian/North Korean espionage operation targeting a Christmas cracker factory in Beijing. Intelligence circulated as classified anti-Russian propaganda was traced to joke slips intended for the British market.
The intercepts included the following coded messages:
Eighty per cent of Russians approved of the War yesterday; the other 20% were shot today.
What is Vladimir Putin’s favourite song? “Crimea River”.
Why wasn’t the Lord born in Moscow? No wise men lived there.
What’s Putin’s sense of humour like? Tsarcasm.
Has Prigozhin really run out of hot dogs, or is it that he just can’t cut the mustard anymore?
What does Putin listen to when eating hot dogs? Wagner’s version of Crimea River.
How can you tell if Putin is laughing? The ventriloquist standing behind him is crying.
Five out of six Russian doctors advised Putin it’s safe to play Russian Roulette.
What’s the difference between Putin and Hitler? At least Hitler knew when to kill himself.
What was Putin’s wedding called in Pravda? A Soviet Union.
Why does Putin only write in lowercase letters? He loathes Capitalism.
Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump and Kim Jong-Un jump off a cliff. Who wins? Humanity.
All Putin wants is peace – a piece of Europe.
Putin denied having any political opponents, having won 139% of the votes at the last election.
What do Putin and a jelly fish have in common? Both are spineless and can’t be reasoned with.
Don’t drink vodka with a Russian. You never know what Vladimir put in.
Zelensky is the greatest comedian ever. He even turned Putin into a joke.
Why is Putin’s wife so small? She’s called Lily Putin.
What does Putin wipe his feet on before entering his home? Kompromat.
Where does Putin wash his dirty linen? In a kompromat.
Why does Putin sit at such a long table? Even his promises need distance from him.
Why does Putin hate Christmas crackers? Someone else gets to pull the strings.
Why did Kim send Putin wooden guns? To reinforce his splinter group.
Why did Putin promote the water-pistol regiment? They were his only troops making a splash.
Why did the FSB arrest a Christmas cracker? It went off without permission.
Why does Russian intelligence dislike cracker jokes? The punchlines keep escaping.
Why did Putin ban advent calendars? Too many windows opening unexpectedly.
What is Putin’s favourite Christmas decoration? A puppet on a string.
Why did Kim send his intelligence report by phone? His carrier pigeon had defected.
Why did Putin sack his fortune-teller? She kept predicting next year.
Why does Putin dislike mirrors? They refuse to reflect his greatness.
Why did Putin demand a recount? His approval rating had fallen below the turnout.
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ALT If you want to know more about Bill Fairclough, the “Career Spy”, the Intelligence Agency FaireSansDire, MI6’s Pemberton’s People and TheBurlingtonFiles, visit our advert-free website at https://theburlingtonfiles.org. It’s a bit like reading “Tales of The Unexpected”. The website is reminiscent of an espionage museum without an admission fee ... and no adverts. You will soon be immersed in a whole new world from which you won’t want to exit. In particular, read Bill’s online bio at https://theburlingtonfiles.org/#/the-author. It is now illustrated with hundreds, yes, hundreds of realistic historical photographs and cartoons, so don’t miss out on hours of fun and intrigue. If you’ve got time, have a look at the book Beyond Enkription based on Bill Fairclough’s life. It’s a noir fact-based spy thriller that may shock you. It’s available from most posh bookshops. It’s free at most libraries, free on Borrowbox, and at Amazon the eBook is inexpensive and may be free for some subscribers.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Thames Valley Police agreed warrants to raid two properties were unlawful news.sky.com/story/andrew-mo…
Two Latvian nationals arrested on suspicion of trespass offences at RAF base news.sky.com/story/two-latvi…
For Vladimir, from all of us backing Ukraine’s heroic resistance, we have sent you a cake with a surprise in it for your 74th birthday. Here's hoping that your next birthday party will be in The Hague, with complimentary accommodation, attentive security, and absolutely no need for an exit strategy.
With genuine wishes and prayers from all of us who are hoping that happens including all of Ukraine's supporters and those you have murdered whether or not Ukrainian or Russian.
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ALT Eighty per cent of Russians approved of the War yesterday, the other 20% were shot today. What is Vladimir Putin’s favourite song? “Crimea River”. Why wasn’t the Lord born in Moscow? No wise men lived there. What’s Putin’s sense of humour like? Tsarcasm. Has Prigozhin really run out of hot dogs or is it that he just can’t cut the mustard anymore? What does Putin listen to when eating hot dogs? Wagner’s version of Crimea River. How can you tell if Putin is laughing? The ventriloquist standing behind him is crying. Five out of six Russian doctors advised Putin it’s safe to play Russian Roulette. What’s the difference between Putin and Hitler? At least Hitler knew when to kill himself. What was Putin’s wedding called in Pravda? A Soviet Union. Why does Putin only write in lowercase letters? He loathes Capitalism. Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump and Kim Jong-Un jump off a cliff. Who wins? Humanity. All Putin wants is peace – a piece of Europe.
Germany arrests former BND spy chief on suspicion of espionage, treason intelnews.org/2026/10/07/01-… via @intelNewsOrg
If only Philby were still alive, we could ask him how damaging this could get!
THE BURNHAM BRIEF, VOLUME 1: FROM MANCHESTER WITH MONEY linkedin.com/pulse/burnham-b…
Andy Burnham left the mayoralty of Greater Manchester on 19 June 2026, following his election as MP for Makerfield. Included in this, the first Burnham Brief, are issues raised in the press (or elsewhere) about his problems reported from 19 June 2026 up to 6 October 2026. To read more, follow the link above to the LinkedIn article.
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