Russia runs out of T-72Bs to refurbish and is now cannibalizing T-72As from 1970s, says expert
At Russian storage and repair bases, tanks of this type suitable for restoration have effectively been depleted. Since the second half of 2025, Uralvagonzavod has not delivered a single refurbished T-72B from long-term storage, says military expert Oleksander Kovalenko. The tanks that have reached the troops were either previously modernizedContinue Reading
US Army is deploying $3,000 drones to shoot down Shaheds — because Ukraine proved they work
The US Army is deploying low-cost Merops interceptor drones to protect its forces in the Middle East, amid the growing threat posed by Shahed-136-type drones, Army Recognition writes. These systems have already demonstrated effectiveness in combat conditions in Ukraine, a factor that has been a key driver of their adoption.Continue Reading
Low-Producing Oil Wells in Texas Cause Headaches for Landowners
Jackie Chesnutt, who lives outside San Angelo, is tired of pollution from wells she says should have been plugged years ago. Experts say Texas rules allow companies to defer plugging wells for far too long. Story by Martha Pskowski, photos by Paul Ratje Reporting for this story was supported byContinue Reading
Sweden blames pro-Russian group for cyberattack last year on its energy infrastructure
Sweden said Wednesday that a pro-Russian group with links to Russia’s security and intelligence services was behind a cyberattack on a heating plant last year. The announcement followed warnings from officials in Poland, Norway, Denmark and Latvia that Russia is attacking critical infrastructure across Europe. In what was Sweden’s firstContinue Reading
Media News Daily: Top Stories for 04/19/2026
This page hosts daily news stories about the media, social media, and the journalism industry. Get the latest Hirings and Firings, Media Transactions, Controversies, Censorship Issues, and more. Tucker Carlson’s Son Leaves JD Vance’s Office Amid Carlson-The Traitor Rift Buckley Carlson, son of commentator Tucker Carlson, has left his roleContinue Reading
EU threatens to force Meta to restore WhatsApp full access for rival AI chatbots
LONDON (AP) — European Union regulators have threatened to force WhatsApp parent Meta Platforms to reverse a move that they say effectively limits the AI chatbots of rival companies from accessing the messaging app. Meta’s attempt to resolve the bloc’s antitrust investigation of WhatsApp by charging third-party AI companies forContinue Reading
GIMP 3.2.4 released with fresh set of bug fixes
Bug fixes arrive in GIMP 3.2.4, the latest maintenance update for the current 3.2.x stable series. Assorted improvements made since GIMP 3.2.2 dropped in March include a variety of layer workflow tweaks, like ensuring certain actions, like ‘Layers to Image Size’ and ‘Resize Layer to Selection’, only work on rasterContinue Reading
Hormuz standoff reignites as the IRGC appears to now shape Iran’s decisions
The Strait of Hormuz is blocked again by Iran as the IRGC’s hardline position appears to prevail in Tehran, setting the stage for the 3-day countdown towards the end of the ceasefire, with no new talks in sight.Continue Reading
Latest news bulletin | April 19th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 19th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.Continue Reading
Pope Leo tells Angola during huge Mass to ‘build hope’
On the third leg of his Africa tour, Leo urges Angola to move beyond “divisions” created by its war-scarred past., On the third leg of his Africa tour, Leo urges Angola to move beyond “divisions” created by its war-scarred past. Pope Leo XIV has addressed tens of thousands of faithfulContinue Reading
Iran war: 10 frequently used words and their meanings
The US-Israel war on Iran nears two months. We break down some of the frequently used terminology in this war., Nearly two months into the US–Israel war on Iran, the conflict has killed thousands of people and disrupted major energy flows. At the centre of the crisis is the StraitContinue Reading
Thousands apply to be air traffic controllers after campaign targets gamers
Thousands of people applied to be air traffic controllers after the Department of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration rolled out a campaign aimed at recruiting video gamers. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said at Semafor World Economy in Washington, D.C. that 6,000 people applied since the hiring window opened atContinue Reading