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Apr 28, 2026 - World

Robot dogs with hyper-realistic silicone heads modeled after famous figures like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg are roaming a Berlin gallery

Apr 28, 2026 - World

This blog is now closedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe White House has nominated David Brat, a former Republican member of the US House of Representatives, to be the next ambassador to Australia.Brat represented Virginia in Congress and served two terms before he was defeated by a Democrat in 2018 in a close race. He is currently a vice-president of business relations at Virginia’s Liberty University.It wouldn’t fund the entire amount of that extra storage, but it would help make a contribution …Obviously, this comes at a cost … But given what we’re facing right now, we think it’s a reasonable insurance premium to improve the security of all Australians.It was sensible to do a few years ago to get to 30 days. It’s helping us now. Given the high risks, it’s even more sensible to go to 60 days. Continue reading...

Apr 28, 2026 - World

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer's former chief of staff said Tuesday that he made a "serious mistake" by recommending Peter Mandelson be made U.K. ambassador to the United States, but denied interfering with the appointment process.

Apr 28, 2026 - World

Ukraine used interceptor systems to shoot down more than 33,000 Russian drones of various types in March, a record monthly figure since Moscow launched its all-out invasion more than four years ago, Ukraine's defense minister claimed.

Apr 28, 2026 - World

Local media aired security camera footage that it said was from a local store near the Social Security office, which showed a man walking calmly across the street carrying what appears to be a short-barreled shotgun in his right hand.