Tesla's Optimus robots will be used to explore the surface of Mars, Elon Musk confirmed today. The humanoid robots, which were initially pitched as household assistants in October last year, will "hopefully" be sent to Mars on a SpaceX flight by the end of 2026.

A Tesla was destroyed in London by protesters targeting billionaire Elon Musk and his ties to Donald Trump on Thursday, 10 April. The second-hand car, originally destined for the scrapheap, was smashed as part of a “public art piece” according to the group Everyone Hates Elon,

"He's done a fantastic job but he hasn't been treated properly," Trump said of Musk.

Elon Musk's disagreements with the Trump administration on tariffs have dramatically spilled into public view. It was a break that had been a long time coming.

Elon Musk's presence in Trump's administration is reportedly unwelcome, with senior officials expressing frustration over his behavior and attempts at humor.