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Stop dithering on Brazilian butt lift crackdown, say MPs
A committee of MPs warns tighter restrictions on high-risk cosmetic procedures are needed immediately.
WEDNESDAY, 18 FEBRUARY 2026, 05:55

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A committee of MPs warns tighter restrictions on high-risk cosmetic procedures are needed immediately.

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Tilly and Charlotte share their experiences of body dysmorphic disorder and how they recovered from it.

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The platform’s plan to roll out global age checks has caused concern in streaming communities.

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Robert Jenrick will promise to reform the OBR, rather than abolish it, in a move to reassure financial markets.

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
Rescuers are racing to the scene, which has seen about 30 inches (76cm) of snowfall in the last 24 hours.

World
Delcy Rodriguez knows its in America’s interests for her to be a success

World
Kerstin G’s boyfriend is accused of leaving her unprotected and exhausted close to the summit during a blizzard.

World
The BBC hears harrowing accounts of assaults appearing to target the sect of former President Assad.

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

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.

Business
A trade body has warned illegal skin bleaching products are being sold in an increasingly wide range of places.
Business
More than 200,000 people bought Equity for Punks shares in the craft brewer but many now believe they are worthless.

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

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
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says he is “happy” to interact with fans but there are times where he has felt “exposed” and “not very comfortable”.

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.
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
‘Another great tree has fallen,’ says The Nelson Mandela Foundation.

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.

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
Anthropic has released Claude Sonnet 4.6, the first upgrade to its mid-tier AI model since version 4.5 arrived in September 2025. The new model features a “1M token context window” and delivers a “full upgrade of the model’s skills across coding, computer use, long-context reasoning, agent planning, knowledge work, and design.” From Anthropic: Sonnet 4.6 brings much-improved coding skills to...
Science/Tech
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman (paywalled), Apple is reportedly developing AI-powered smart glasses, a wearable pendant, and camera-equipped AirPods that connect to the iPhone and use “visual context” to let Siri perform real-world actions. The Verge reports: Apple is reportedly aiming to start production of its smart glasses in December, ahead of a 2027 launch. The new device will...
Science/Tech
Following backlash over Discord’s global rollout of strict age-verification checks, users are flocking to rival platform TeamSpeak and overwhelming its servers. According to PC Gamer, the Discord alternative said its hosting capacity has been maxed out in a number of regions including the U.S. From the report: [A]s I saw for myself while testing out free Discord alternatives, it’s hard to deny...

Science/Tech
Paying US federal and state taxes online can be confusing, and one wrong move can result in penalties or extra money owed. We break it down so you can have the most worry-free tax filing possible.

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.”