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- 1Hegseth: military cyber forces to guard US election systems▼Hegseth says national security, military cyber forces will guard US election systems during midterms
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says national security and military cyber forces will help protect American election systems ahead of the midterm elections. The announcement, picked up by AP News and multiple local outlets, signals an expanded Pentagon role in defending election infrastructure against potential foreign cyber threats. Reaction is likely to focus on the appropriate scope of military involvement in civilian election security.
- 2UK reportedly granted asylum to Hamas chief's guard accused of plotting attack▼UK gave asylum to Hamas chief’s guard who went on to ‘plot terror attack’ against Jews
The UK reportedly granted asylum to a former bodyguard of a Hamas leader who is alleged to have later plotted a terrorist attack against Jews in Britain. The Jewish Chronicle reports the case, raising questions about the UK asylum screening process and how the man was able to remain in the country. The story is likely to fuel debate over national security vetting of asylum seekers.
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National Guard units are conducting training exercises focused on responding to chemical and biological threats. The drill prepares specialized teams to detect and handle hazardous materials in emergency scenarios, part of ongoing efforts to maintain readiness for weapons-of-mass-destruction incidents on US soil.
- 4Angus Taylor accused of dismissing climate change threat▼“But Taylor goes further. On Wednesday {230926}, he implicitly dismissed climate change as a threat.” Adam Morton, Guard
Angus Taylor, the Australian opposition's energy spokesperson, is being criticised after comments on Wednesday in which he implicitly dismissed climate change as a threat, according to Guardian reporter Adam Morton. Critics, including commentators online, describe the remarks as wilful ignorance and argue he is unfit to lead the Liberal National Party on energy and climate policy.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a bill requiring authorization before out-of-state military forces can operate within California. The measure limits the ability of other states' National Guard units or military personnel to enter California without state approval, a move widely read as a response to federal deployment disputes. The law positions California to resist unilateral military deployments ordered by other states or the federal government within its borders.
- 6PM Wong warns Singapore against complacency on security●Singapore cannot let its guard down and be complacent about peace and security: PM Wong
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said Singapore cannot let its guard down or grow complacent about peace and security. The warning comes amid a more uncertain global environment, and Wong stressed that stability cannot be taken for granted and must be continually safeguarded by the nation and its people.
- 7State lawmakers honor 168th Military Police Battalion for border mission▼State lawmakers honor 168th Military Police Battalion for Southern-Border Mission
State lawmakers have formally honored the 168th Military Police Battalion for its service on a Southern-border mission. The recognition highlights the unit's deployment contribution to border-related operations, and local coverage of the ceremony is drawing attention to the battalion's role and the lawmakers' public show of appreciation for the soldiers and their families.
- 8Daily NBA trivia game challenges fans to guess a mystery guard▼in-5 September 29, 2026: Can you guess this NBA guard in today’s in-5 trivia game?
SB Nation's daily NBA trivia game, in-5, published its September 29, 2026 edition, asking fans to identify a mystery NBA guard in five guesses or fewer. The puzzle is part of the outlet's regular series that gives basketball fans a quick daily challenge, testing knowledge of players across the league.
- 9Russian missiles hit Ukrainian drone launch site in Kharkiv region●🔴 AirStrike | 7/10 🇷🇺 🇺🇦 Russian Strikes on Targets in Kharkiv Region Russian forces struck a UAV launch position of the
Russian forces struck a UAV launch position of Ukraine's 13th National Guard Brigade in Slobozhanske, in the Kharkiv region, using two Kh-39 missiles, according to war-monitoring reports. The strike is part of ongoing Russian attacks on military targets in eastern Ukraine as fighting continues along the front.
- 10Hegseth: NSA and military cyber forces to guard midterm election systems▼Hegseth says NSA, military cyber forces will guard election systems in midterms
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the National Security Agency and US military cyber forces will be tasked with protecting election systems ahead of the midterm elections. The announcement signals an active Defense Department role in defending electoral infrastructure against potential cyber threats, a topic that has drawn scrutiny over the military's domestic limits.