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MI6 appoints first female spy chief in its 116-year history - as outgoing boss warns world has 'never been more dangerous'

MI6 appoints first female spy chief in its 116-year history - as outgoing boss warns world has 'never been more dangerous'

Blaise Metreweli (pictured) has been appointed as the next head of the Secret Intelligence Service, replacing Sir Richard Moore in the autumn.

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