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August Hanning, who led Germany's BND from 1998 to 2005, has been arrested on suspicion of treasonous espionage, obtaining state secrets and conspiracy to commit treason. Prosecutors say he passed some 2,000 classified documents, some involving Iran's nuclear program and the Russian military, to foreign intelligence contacts after leaving office.
August Hanning, the 80-year-old former director of Germany's BND, has been arrested on suspicion of plotting treason and acting as an agent for a foreign intelligence service. His former chief of staff, identified as Manfred D, was also detained as an alleged accomplice, with prosecutors saying around 2,000 documents were passed to Hanning over many years.
Zambia's main opposition leader, Brian Mundubile, is being questioned by police over treason allegations following the disputed presidential election. The closure of the judiciary on the final day for filing election challenges has raised concerns about shrinking democratic space.
Former US President Donald Trump has condemned an investigative article about Iran as 'treasonous,' arguing it poses a threat to national security. The remarks come amid heightened tensions over Tehran's nuclear program and growing influence.
