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Tories call for rethink of Parliament revamp
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch says current plans to refurbish the Palace of Westminster are “out of control”.
WEDNESDAY, 18 FEBRUARY 2026, 01:18

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Tory leader Kemi Badenoch says current plans to refurbish the Palace of Westminster are “out of control”.
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Real Madrid’s Champions League knockout phase play-off tie at Benfica is halted for 10 minutes after Vinicius Junior and his team-mates leave the field.

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The BBC’s Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at the questions around the way Buckingham Palace has responded to the various accusations against the King’s brother.

South Africa
Authorities are racing to contain the spread of Foot and Mouth Disease in the Mossel Bay area.

South Africa
The students have called for an academic boycott until their demands are met.

South Africa
Last week, President Cyril Ramaphosa classified foot and mouth as a national crisis.

South Africa
One of them, Riaan Hoeksma, was arrested for allegedly reconnecting power.

World
Despite the war and Russian missile attacks, residents of Ukraine’s capital Kyiv go ice fishing on the Dnipro river bisecting their city.

World
Quentin Deranque died on Saturday, two days after being beaten in Lyon by masked men believed to be far-left militants.

World
It’s been two weeks since the 84 year old’s disappearance and authorities say there have not been any arrests

World
At a event in Washington D.C., A U.S. official said a remote earthquake in 2020 was caused by a Chinese nuclear test.

Africa
It is the latest twist over the fate of Lungu’s body, which remains in a South African morgue since his death.

Africa
The troops, who landed at an airfield in Bauchi state, will not take part in combat operations, officials say.

Africa
Officials allege that an empty coffin was placed over concealed bags of charcoal in a hearse.

Africa
John Steenhuisen will not seek re-election as DA leader, leaving the race wide open for a successor.

Business
The company has faced years of legal battles over Roundup, a weedkiller made by Monsanto.

Business
Unemployment in the UK rose to its highest rate in nearly five years at the end of 2025

Business
Europe is examining whether the fast fashion giant breached the Digital Services Act.
Business

Politics
Hlabisa was speaking at the State of the Nation Address Debate in Cape Town.

Politics
Bantu Holomisa says his party welcomes the deployment of soldiers in provinces ravaged by crime.

Politics
Radzilani emphasised the need for accountability in the projects to rebuild public infrastructure.

Politics
EFF leader, Julius Malema has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to close the Israeli Embassy.

Sport
Ivan Toney leaves the door open for a move back to the Premier League, Liverpool have no plans to sell Dominik Szoboszlai, Nick Woltemade is eyeing a move back to the Bundesliga, plus more.

Sport
JJapan’s Ami Nakai leads the women’s singles figure skating competition after the short program at the Winter Olympics.

Sport
Watch as Dundee United survive an early red card – and a late comeback from League 2 visitors Spartans – to win 2-1 and set up a Scottish Cup quarter-final away to Premiership rivals Falkirk.

Sport
On the GAA Social podcast, John McAreavey opens up about loss, moving forward and justice for Michaela, who was killed on their honeymoon in Mauritius.
Education
The green card holder from the West Bank had been detained during a citizenship appointment.
Education
Marco Rubio reminds an audience in Munich of what still unites us.
Education
Introducing the French player Victor Wembanyama was a map that hearkened back to the Capetian realm of the 12th century.

Education
Some universities and colleges have taken action involving faculty or affiliates named in the documents. We want to hear about what’s happening where you study or work
As fallout from the large release of documents connected to Jeffrey Epstein continues, a handful of US universities have taken action against faculty or affiliates named in the files.
At some campuses, professors have been placed...

Lifestyle
Less than a week after the principal of Roedean resigned, the board’s chairperson has now stepped down, citing safety concerns…

Lifestyle
Nigerian immigrant Isaac Satlat illegally utilised the profile of another Bolt driver, the e-hailing app has confirmed in a statement…

Lifestyle
Ever thought you are eating dinner too early or too late? Find out what a new study showed about your dinner time and health.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
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Entertainment
Catch up on the biggest stories this Tuesday, 17 February 2026, in our simple daily news update.

Entertainment
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Entertainment
Julius Malema accused government of selling sovereignty, while DA leaders claimed coalition governance is driving economic recovery.
Science/Tech
Longtime Slashdot reader jrepin writes: KDE Plasma is a popular desktop (and mobile too) environment for GNU/Linux and other UNIX-like operating systems. Among other things, it also powers the desktop mode of the Steam Deck gaming handheld. The KDE community today announced the latest release: Plasma 6.6. In this new major release, Spectacle can recognize texts from screenshots, a new on-screen...
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: More than two years after Broadcom took over VMware, the virtualization company’s customers are still grappling with higher prices, uncertainty, and the challenges of reducing vendor lock-in. Today, CloudBolt Software released a report, “The Mass Exodus That Never Was: The Squeeze Is Just Beginning,” that provides insight into those...
Science/Tech
A US law firm has accused Lenovo of violating Justice Department strictures about the bulk transfer of data to foreign adversaries, namely China. From a report: The case filed by Almeida Law Group on behalf of San Francisco-based “Spencer Christy, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated” centers on the Data Security Program regulations implemented by the DOJ last year....

Science/Tech
With excellent noise canceling, the QuietComfort Ultra 2 would love to join you on your next long haul flight.

Motoring
These are the lowest prices you can expect to pay for a last-minute flight from Joburg to Cape Town this February.
Motoring

Motoring
Operations at one of South Africa’s busiest airports will be impacted while the site undergoes a multi-billion-rand upgrade.

Motoring
VW is set to launch a special-edition version of the iconic Polo GTI hot hatch in South Africa.
Health
In the Lost Science series, scientists whose jobs or funding have been cut by the Trump administration tell their stories.
Health
Kathleen Chalfant, Elizabeth Marvel, April Matthis and other actors deliver top-notch performances in a play that leaves questions unanswered.

Health
Farmer Sam Stables walks from Herefordshire to London to raise awareness of mental health.
Health
The Tony winner returns to the stage in “Every Brilliant Thing,” an interactive monologue with a message of hope “that might be vital for somebody to hear.”