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
Pope rejects claims of feud with The Traitor, says remarks were misinterpreted
Pope Leo XIV said Saturday that comments he made criticizing global abuses of power were not aimed at President Traitor 47, dismissing suggestions that the two leaders are engaged in a public feud. Speaking to reporters while flying to Angola, the third stop on his Africa tour, the American-born pontiff said hisContinue Reading
Confusion surrounding Strait of Hormuz continues | CTV National News for Saturday, April 18, 2026
Confusion and tensions rise as Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz just one day after it was allegedly partially re-opened; residents in the Ottawa-Gatineau region are building sandbag walls with hopes to minimize flooding in their homes; Health Canada warns against unregulated and unverified peptide sales as consumers flock toContinue Reading
Pope leads mass in Angolan city of Kilamba
Pope Leo XIV arrived by popemobile before leading Mass on Sunday in the Angolan city of Kilamba. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/homeContinue Reading
Australian ex-soldier vows to clear name over war-crime charges
Former Australian soldier Ben Roberts-Smith vowed to clear his name after being granted bail following his arrest on accusations of war crimes while deployed in Afghanistan more than a decade ago. #australia #afghanistan #soldier #warcrimes #News #Reuters #Newsfeed Read the story here: https://reut.rs/48TZpJm 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with theContinue Reading
Who Funds Nigel Farage? Mapping His Millions
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is the highest-paid Member of Parliament. In less than two years as the MP for Clacton, Farage has racked up £2 million in personal income and gifts, on top of his £94,000 a year parliamentary salary. As DeSmog has revealed, a substantial amount of Farage’sContinue Reading












