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BBC One’s Inside the Factory attempted to settle the heated debate in many households.

The exceptionally wet start to 2026 will see one Cornish village expected to be confirmed as recording 50 continuous days of rain as Matt Taylor explains.

Road users say headlight glare is an issue – but experts warn a solution might not be straightforward.

Official figures going back to 2018 are set to take billions in under-reported benefits income into account.

Four men who were allegedly lured into fighting in Ukraine have arrived in SA.

The failure has affected theatre operations but contingency measures are have put into place.

They left the country last year under the pretext that they are going for bodyguard training.

Ukrainian troops say Russian forces are suffering setbacks without access to Elon Musk’s system.

The search for the 84-year-old mother of US presenter Savannah Guthrie has moved into a third week.

The decision came as US President Donald Trump ramps up military presence in the Middle East as tensions mount with Iran.

Gazans say Hamas is again extending its control over security, tax revenue and government services.

He made the comment on an official visit to Ethiopia, saying it could prove dangerous for a volatile region.

The media regulator cites the spread of false information and cyber-bullying as among the reasons.

“This is the only hustle we know,” miners tell the BBC as they try their luck at the site in Springs.

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

During winter in Britain fresh produce is sent by cargo ship from the West African nation every week.

The “pre-loved” fashion firm has been sold by Etsy just five years after it bought the firm.

Kevin Hassett criticised a New York Fed study into tariffs and the impact on US firms and consumers.

The billionaire Meta chief executive was questioned by lawyers over whether use of Instagram harms children.

Lonzi says the EFF will rally the youth to deliver CVs daily to government offices

Ndlhela argues that rooting out corruption requires accountability at every level

PAC says removing Radebe will further destabilise the embattled municipality.

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube says the DA continues to prioritise people.

Champions League Match of the Day pundit Guillem Balague, who attended Real Madrid’s match at Benfica, explains the aftermath of the alleged racist incident between Vinicius Jr and Gianluca Prestianni.

BBC Sport pundit Leon Osman says he can see Anthony Gordon scoring more goals in the Champions League if Newcastle United continue to play him up front with Nick Woltemade in behind, after the Englishman scored four goals in his side’s 6-1 win over Qarabag in the knockout round play-offs.

Manchester United have regrets over Marcus Rashford deal, Marcos Senesi wants to join Barcelona, Liam Delap could leave Chelsea this summer, plus more.

Rory McIlroy is happy with his game as he prepares to challenge for a first Genesis Invitational success at the Riviera Country Club.

Sign-ups to Student Group Claim in England and Wales escalate amid reports of £21m payout by University College London

Tens of thousands more students who were at university during the pandemic have joined a group claim for compensation, amid reports of a £21m payout by one of the UK’s leading institutions.

Lawyers acting for student claimants said a further 30,000 from different universities...

An Afrikaner family – the Breetzkes – have been denied asylum by Irish authorities, and have been issued deportation orders.

“I can say that Mamelodi Sundowns had the first half, Pirates had the second half,” said Ouaddou.

Brayan León scored a brace for Sundowns in the first half, while Patrick Maswanganyi netted the consolation goal for Pirates.

A total of R40 million in jackpots is up for grabs tonight. Here are your Lotto and Lotto Plus results for 18 February 2026.

The Lions are chasing a rare URC double over the Sharks, while the Durban side want revenge for their home loss last month.

The Meta CEO stuck to a playbook of repetitive answers and buzzwords in a landmark trial in Los Angeles on Wednesday.

Three legacy car brands have scaled back their local dealer networks, while new companies are rapidly expanding their presence in South Africa.

The Chery Tiggo 7 has received a poor NCAP crash-test result, raising questions about the safety promises made by manufacturers in South Africa.

With petrol at R20 per litre, right now may be a good time for a weekend getaway.

Around 1,000 operations a week rely on the product as patients are warned delays are inevitable.

The decision, on the case of a child who sustained a brain injury at birth in 2015, could have significant cost implications for the NHS.