- Ukraine eyes arms exports: President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine now produces more weapons than its own forces require, presenting an opportunity to boost the country’s finances through arms exports, Der Spiegel reported. Meanwhile, Russian President Putin criticised Kyiv’s conduct of the war.
- Rebel Wilson defamation trial: The Hollywood actress returned to the witness box in Sydney, denying allegations of bullying and harassing a lead actor in her directorial debut, The Deb.
- Brazil’s airline price-fixing probe: Brazil’s competition authority (Cade) opened an investigation into Gol and Latam airlines on suspicion of coordinating ticket prices, CartaCapital reported. The airlines have 30 days to present their defences.
- AI for tiger conservation: The Indian state of Telangana announced plans to deploy an AI-based surveillance system to enhance monitoring in the Amrabad Tiger Reserve, aiming to boost the efficiency of forest officials.
It was a day where courtrooms, congressional chambers, and social media feeds all delivered high drama. From a king cracking jokes to a tech billionaire settling scores, the stories of April 28–29 underscored how deeply politics, technology, law, and spectacle remain intertwined.
