Veterans threaten MoD with legal action over LGBT compensation scheme
Lawyers for the pair say thousands of veterans could potentially be impacted.
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Top US commander makes surprise visit to Venezuela for security talks
WASHINGTON, Feb 18 (Reuters) – The top commander overseeing US forces in Latin America, General Francis Donovan, and senior Pentagon official Joseph Humire made a surprise visit to Venezuela on Wednesday for security talks, US officials said.
US agency sues Coca-Cola bottler over employee event that excluded men
Feb 18 (Reuters) – A US civil rights agency has sued a bottler and distributor of Coca-Cola products it accuses of sex discrimination over an employee networking event that excluded men, its first lawsuit over workplace diversity programs since President Donald Trump took office.
Kosovo’s former President Thaci defends innocence ahead of Hague war crimes ruling
PRISTINA, Feb 18 (Reuters) – Kosovo’s former President Hashim Thaci told judges at his war crimes trial in The Hague on Wednesday that justice cannot be served by “prosecuting the innocent.”
Trump basks in Black History Month praise, dodging racism claims
WASHINGTON, Feb 18 (Reuters) – US President Donald Trump on Wednesday highlighted top Black administration officials, rejected accusations of racism and promised “a century more” of success for African Americans during a White House celebration marking 100 years of Black History Month.
AMABHUNGANE: Invalid R263m tanker tender rolls on as Joburg’s taps run dry
A controversial water tanker tender is still running despite a court slap-down – while Johannesburg Water hides behind a dam wall of secrecy.
Yes there is a right way to stack the dishwasher. Here are the 5 rules
BBC One’s Inside the Factory attempted to settle the heated debate in many households.
Major special education support shake-up risks political backlash
Leaks suggest plans for a complete redesign of special educational needs and disabilities support in schools.
Cornish village expected to be confirmed to have had 50 days of rain
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.
Why there’s no quick fix in sight for the problem of dazzling headlights
Road users say headlight glare is an issue – but experts warn a solution might not be straightforward.
Child poverty figures in the UK expected to be revised down
Official figures going back to 2018 are set to take billions in under-reported benefits income into account.
The Papers: ‘Trump pulls support for Chagos’ and ‘Britain faces ‘1936 moment”
Donald Trump’s reversal on the Chagos Islands deal leads some of the papers today, while Sir Keir Starmer is called to increase military spending.
‘Bottle word will be used’ for Arsenal – is title ‘in Man City’s hands’?
After blowing a two-goal lead to draw against the Premier League’s bottom club Wolves, there will be no dodging the questions on whether Arsenal are mentally ready to end their 22-year wait to become champions.
Gordon channels Shearer after breaking his record
Newcastle’s Anthony Gordon only had one thought in his mind as his side faced Qarabag in the Champions League…
Arsenal squander two-goal lead as Wolves score late to earn draw
A Ricardo Calafiori own goal in the 94th minute gives Wolves a point. as the Premier League’s bottom side come back from two goals down against leaders Arsenal at Molineux.
Tech firms will have 48 hours to remove abusive images under new law
The government is proposing that intimate image abuse should be treated more severely.
OP-ED: SA’s citrus future depends on the logistics built today
With citrus exports booming, South Africa faces a critical moment — enhancing logistics infrastructure is key to sustaining growth and securing the industry’s future.
Gordon scores four goals to break Shearer record
Watch Anthony Gordon’s four goals against Qarabag, making him Newcastle’s top scorer in the Champions League (10), overtaking Alan Shearer (6).
Eight skiers found dead after California avalanche
Fifteen skiers went missing on Tuesday following a massive avalanche in California’s Lake Tahoe region. One person remains missing but is presumed dead.
Billionaire Lex Wexner tells US lawmakers he was ‘naive’ and ‘conned’ by Epstein
Testifying before Congress, the former CEO of Victoria’s Secret lingerie brand accused Epstein of stealing “vast sums” of money from his family.
ANALYSIS: Cyril Ramaphosa’s long game is finally paying off
When Cyril Ramaphosa became President many people expected him to implement reforms immediately. During the long period of frustration that followed, his supporters argued he was playing “the long game”, and that over time, his patience would pay off. On balance, they were mostly right.