Bruce Baird, former federal Liberal MP and NSW minister, dies aged 84 02. October 2026 (12:14) Baird, father of former NSW premier Mike Baird and journalist Julia Baird, helped win the Olympics for SydneyGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastBruce Baird, a former federal Liberal MP and deputy leader of the party’s New South Wales branch, has died aged 84.Baird, who also served as the NSW transport minister from 1988 to 1995, is the father of former state premier Mike Baird, the ABC journalist Julia Baird, and the marketing executive Steve Baird.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s Politics, really newsletter here Continue reading...(The Guardian)
OpenAI disclose another hack on government department in Australia 02. October 2026 (12:00) Attack accessing historical data on bushfires occurred in June but not disclosed by the tech company until ThursdayGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastArtificial intelligence company OpenAI has disclosed another unauthorised hack on a government department in Australia.In June, an OpenAI agent hacked into a New South Wales state government department and accessed historical non-public data on bushfires without authorisation. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Kinky dating app Feeld’s founders share in record £3.8m dividend after sales jump 02. October 2026 (11:58) Platform ‘for the curious’ says users outside the UK account for nearly 90% of its revenuesBusiness live – latest updatesFeeld, a UK-based dating app aimed at non-monogamous, queer and kinky users, has reported strong sales growth and paid its largest-ever dividend as it attracts users from more “vanilla” rivals.Revenues jumped by 32% to £64m following a surge in interest from what it called “open-minded people exploring love, desire, and alternative relationships in a safe, inclusive space”. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
400 French schools closed on Friday as protests escalate into ‘urban violence’ – Europe live 02. October 2026 (11:54) Dozens of schools have been damaged and nearly 3,000 teenagers have been detained since the start of the tensionsBack to France, the situation appears to be escalating again in Strasbourg, where protesters are building a barrier and clashing with the local police.Further incidents are also reported in Paris and Nantes, where at least ten people were arrested during a clash with riot police this morning. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Drumcree talks break up without agreement on fifth day of standoff 02. October 2026 (11:16) Dispute over march will go to legal appeal on Monday after talks hosted by Northern Ireland secretary endTalks aimed at resolving the Drumcree parade dispute have broken up without agreement, with the Northern Ireland secretary, Chris Bryant, describing the situation as being between a “rock and a hard place”.Speaking on Thursday night after the latest talks with the Orange Order and residents of Garvaghy Road broke up, Bryant said: “I think this is the end of these conversations. We haven’t come to a settled agreement, and it’s a shame, but my door remains open.” Continue reading...(The Guardian)
