UK names first female head of MI6

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The UK has appointed the first woman to lead its Secret Intelligence Service (MI6), the Prime Minister's office announced. Blaise Metreweli will become the 18th chief of MI6, succeeding Sir Richard Moore, who will leave the service in the autumn. Prime Minister Keir Starmer described the appointment as "historic," emphasising the critical role of intelligence services amid current security challenges. "The United Kingdom