Good afternoon, here is your selection of eight articles for Monday. A few years ago investigative reporter Helen Warrell published this fascinating feature on the secret lives of MI6’s top female spies. “Ada” was particularly forthcoming in the piece: on her tactics, her psychological resilience, and the challenges of leading such an extraordinary life. Ada’s cover was blown yesterday with the announcement of Blaise Metreweli as Britain’s new MI6 chief — and our news story has more intel than most. Read the full story ➼

P.S. Scroll down for today’s poll on Israel’s strikes on Iran