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Scottish Sun
17 hours ago
- Politics
- Scottish Sun
Brit held by US after being accused of ‘spying and plotting' for China
The 63-year-old is alleged to have tried to buy military hardware for the People's Liberation Army SPY GAMES Brit held by US after being accused of 'spying and plotting' for China Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A BRITISH businessman has been accused of spying and plotting to smuggle sensitive military technology to China. The FBI claim investigators intercepted phone calls in which John Miller, 63, called Chinese leader Xi Jinping as "The Boss'. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up The 63-year-old from Kent is also alleged to have tried to buy military hardware in the US for the People's Liberation Army. This included missile launchers, air defence radars and Black Hornet 'microdrones' that can fly within feet of enemy soldiers and enter buildings to spy on troop positions. Other equipment he attempted to purchase included a hand-held device approved by America's National Security Agency for the secure communication of classified material. Mr Miller also suggested smuggling a device by glueing it inside a food blender so it could then be 'sent via DHL or Fedex to Hong Kong, according to US court papers. The FBI said Mr Miller calling Xi 'The Boss' showed his 'awareness that he was acting at the direction and control of the [Chinese] government'. He was arrested on April 24 after he was caught in a sting when the 'arms dealers' he was negotiating with turned out to be undercover FBI agents. Mr Miller was on a business trip to Belgrade, Serbia, at the time and is still being held last night facing extradition to the US. He is accused of conspiring with US-based Chinese national, Cui Guanghai, 43, and if convicted, both men face up to 40 years in prison. Neighbours at his five-bedroom £1.5million home in Tunbridge Wells described him a 'respectable family man', according to the Mail on Sunday.
The Irish Sun
17 hours ago
- Politics
- The Irish Sun
Brit held by US after being accused of ‘spying and plotting' for China
A BRITISH businessman has been accused of spying and plotting to smuggle sensitive military technology to China. The FBI claim investigators intercepted phone calls in which John Miller, 63, called Chinese leader Xi Jinping as "The Boss'. The 63-year-old from Kent is also alleged to have tried to buy military hardware in the US for the People's Liberation Army. This included missile launchers, Other equipment he attempted to purchase included a hand-held device approved by America's National Security Agency for the secure communication of classified material. Mr Miller also suggested smuggling a device by glueing it inside a food blender so it could then be 'sent via DHL or Fedex to Hong Kong, according to US court papers. The FBI said Mr Miller calling Xi 'The Boss' showed his 'awareness that he was acting at the direction and control of the [Chinese] government'. He was arrested on April 24 after he was caught in a sting when the 'arms dealers' he was negotiating with turned out to be undercover FBI agents. Mr Miller was on a business trip to Belgrade, Serbia, at the time and is still being held last night facing extradition to the US. He is accused of conspiring with US-based Chinese national, Cui Guanghai, 43, and if convicted, both men face up to 40 years in prison. Most read in The Sun Neighbours at his five-bedroom £1.5million home in Tunbridge Wells described him a 'respectable family man', according to the Mail on Sunday. 1 The FBI claim investigators intercepted phone calls in which alleged spy John Miller called Chinese leader Xi Jinping 'The Boss' Credit: Alamy
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Scottish Sun
Brit, 60, dies after ‘early hours violent assault outside a nightclub' in the Algarve
HORROR ATTACK Brit, 60, dies after 'early hours violent assault outside a nightclub' in the Algarve A BRITISH man has died after he was reportedly assaulted in the Algarve resort of Lagos. He is said to have been kicked or punched in the head in the town's bar and nightclub area at around 3am on Saturday morning. 3 A Brit has died after being assaulted in the Algarve Credit: Solarpix 3 He was assisted by medical responders who tried to revive him but was pronounced dead at Lagos Hospital Credit: Solarpix 3 The Lagos in the Algarve is a popular spot for tourists Credit: Solarpix The tragic man, believed to be around 60 years old, was assisted at the scene by emergency medical responders who tried to revive him. He was pronounced dead after being rushed to Lagos Hospital. Paramedics, firefighters and officers from Portugal's PSP police force responded to the emergency call. It was not immediately clear if any arrests had been made. Lagos is a town in southern Portugal's Algarve region, known for its walled old town, cliffs and stunning beaches. More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- The Irish Sun
Brit, 60, dies after ‘early hours violent assault outside a nightclub' in the Algarve
A BRITISH man has died after he was reportedly assaulted in the Algarve resort of Lagos. He is said to have been kicked or punched in the head in the town's bar and nightclub area at around 3am on Saturday morning. Advertisement 3 A Brit has died after being assaulted in the Algarve Credit: Solarpix 3 He was assisted by medical responders who tried to revive him but was pronounced dead at Lagos Hospital Credit: Solarpix 3 The Lagos in the Algarve is a popular spot for tourists Credit: Solarpix The tragic man, believed to be around 60 years old, was assisted at the scene by emergency medical responders who tried to revive him. He was pronounced dead after being rushed to Lagos Hospital. Paramedics, firefighters and officers from Portugal's PSP police force responded to the emergency call. It was not immediately clear if any arrests had been made. Advertisement Lagos is a town in southern Portugal's Algarve region, known for its walled old town, cliffs and stunning beaches. More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at Advertisement Most read in The Sun Exclusive Breaking
The Journal
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Journal
UK government seeks Supreme Court appeal over ruling on public inquiry in Sean Brown case
THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT has sought permission from the UK Supreme Court to appeal a court ruling that ordered it to hold a public inquiry into the killing of GAA official Sean Brown. The Court of Appeal in Belfast ruled in April that the ongoing failure to hold a public inquiry in the Brown case was unlawful and 'cannot stand'. The court affirmed an earlier High Court ruling compelling the British government to hold a public inquiry. The Appeal Court judges said their final order compelling Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn to establish an inquiry would come into effect on 2 June. Earlier this month, it was confirmed that Benn would seek leave to take the case to the Supreme Court following the Court of Appeal decision. According to the court's website , the permission to appeal from the government has now been lodged. Brown, 61, the chairman of Bellaghy Wolfe Tones GAA Club in Co Derry, was ambushed, kidnapped and murdered by loyalist paramilitaries as he locked the gates of the club in May 1997. Advertisement No one has ever been convicted of Sean Brown's murder. Alamy Stock Photo Alamy Stock Photo No-one has ever been convicted of his killing. Last year, a coroner halted an inquest into the Brown killing, expressing concern that his ability to examine the case had been 'compromised' by the extent of confidential state material being excluded from the proceedings on national security grounds. Preliminary inquest proceedings had already heard that in excess of 25 people had been linked by intelligence to the murder, including several state agents. It had also been alleged in court that surveillance of a suspect in the murder was temporarily stopped on the evening of the killing, only to resume again the following morning. Coroner Mr Justice Patrick Kinney called on the British government to establish a public inquiry into the loyalist murder. Benn decided against holding an inquiry, arguing that the case could instead be dealt with by a new Troubles investigatory body, the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR). Sean Brown's widow Bridie challenged Benn's decision not to order a public inquiry and High Court judge Mr Justice Humphreys found in her favour in December and ordered the UK government to establish one. They then appealed against that decision. The Northern Ireland Secretary contends the case involves a key constitutional principle of who should order public inquiries, the Government or the judiciary. With reporting from Press Association Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
