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Hegseth reportedly fires high-ranking army strategist over alleged leaks
<p>Pentagon says it has referred leak case to justice department for criminal investigation</p><p>The US defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, has reportedly dismissed Lt Gen Brett Sylvia, a high-ranking army strategist serving on the Pentagon’s joint staff, following allegations that he disclosed classified information to the public.</p><p>The Pentagon announced on Thursday that it had referred an alleged information leak case for criminal investigation, maintaining that the removal of the senior general was essential “to protect sensitive information”, the <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/10/29/general-ousted-by-hegseth-referred-criminal-prosecution-officials-say/">Washington Post</a> reported.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/29/hegseth-fires-general-leak-inquiry-pentagon">Continue reading...</a>
GB Oct 29, 2026The Guardian World World03
Erin Patterson appeal live updates: mushroom murderer to learn fate in retrial bid
<p>Court of appeal is set to rule on the two appeals from 10am in the high profile Australian mushroom triple-murder case</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/oct/29/erin-patterson-mushroom-murders-appeal-ruling-ntwnfb">Erin Patterson to learn if she could face retrial or longer jail term</a></p></li></ul><p><strong>A note on the proceedings today</strong></p><p>The court of appeal is due to make its decision at <strong>10am today</strong>. Our reporter, <strong>Nino Bucci</strong>, will be there and we’ll bring you updates as soon as they happen.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/oct/30/erin-patterson-appeal-live-updates-australia-mushroom-murders-case-retrial-bid-latest-news-ntwnfb">Continue reading...</a>
GB Oct 29, 2026The Guardian World World04
Trump administration attempts to take down leak of ICE personnel data
An Icelandic web company, FlokiNET, has defended the data's publication as satisfying a 'legitimate' public interest.
QA Oct 29, 2026Al Jazeera English