MI6 Names First Female Chief
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Britain's MI6 has appointed its first female chief, Blaise Metreweli. Metreweli, currently head of technology and innovation (codenamed 'Q'), will succeed Richard Moore as 'C' in the autumn. A career intelligence officer with experience in MI5 and extensive work in the Middle East and Europe, Metreweli will lead MI6 amid escalating threats from Russia, China, and other global actors. The appointment marks a significant milestone for the 116-year-old agency.
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