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What is MI5?
MI5 is the UK's domestic intelligence agency, focused on protecting national security from threats like terrorism, espionage, and cyberattacks. Sir Ken McCallum, its Director General, highlighted its evolving role in tackling state threats from countries like Russia and China, alongside traditional terrorism concerns, as mentioned in the story.
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