Between the Knicks and the Pope, Villanova Finds the Spotlight
Villanova University and its alumni have been grabbing headlines, both on the court and in the Vatican.
MONDAY, 08 JUNE 2026, 11:14
Villanova University and its alumni have been grabbing headlines, both on the court and in the Vatican.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has demonstrated little interest in managing his sprawling department as he focuses on food and vaccine policies, according to colleagues.
For the nation’s 250th anniversary, the Travel desk asked writers to retrace the steps of revolutionary figures, both in the United States and abroad.

BBC Sport Wales looks at Craig Bellamy’s time in charge of Wales as he reaches the midway stage of his four-year deal with the Football Association of Wales.

The pontiff waved at those gathered from his popemobile as he arrived at the Plaza de Cibeles.

Harriet Sperling and Peter Phillips wed with King Charles, Queen Camilla and other royals attending.

Ramaphosa now faces the possibility of being removed from office.

The Stormers’ defeat in the URC semi-final was mired by some contentious referee calls and an unsavoury half-time scuffle.

Fassi’s pending departure will leave the Sharks and coach JP Pietersen light in the fullback position.
Multimillion rand drug bust at Durban Harbour
The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), through the Serious Organised Crime Investigation (SOCI) South African Narcotics Enforcement Bureau (SANEB), seized approximately 90 kilograms of suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of R36 million at the Durban Harbour on 6 June 2026.
Also taking part in the seizure...
Multimillion drug bust at Durban Harbour
The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), through the Serious Organised Crime Investigation (SOCI) South African Narcotics Enforcement Bureau (SANEB), seized approximately 90 kilograms of suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of R36 million at the Durban Harbour on 6 June 2026.
Also taking part in the seizure were...

It’s believed the driver of the vehicle failed to stop at intersection and ended up in the river.

For the first time in the competition’s history, the 2026 URC Grand Final will take place on a Friday night. Here’s why.

“The performance was not what I expected.” said Broos.

Bafana Bafana drew against Jamaica in a warm-up match played behind closed doors, and Broos is not a happy man.
Free State officer allegedly kills three family members before taking own life
A tragic shooting incident involving a member of the South African Police Service (SAPS) has left three people dead, two injured and a police officer deceased in Hennenman, Free State.
The SAPS in the Free State says it is shocked and deeply concerned by the incident, which allegedly involved a...

The teams will meet at Dublin’s Croke Park on Friday, 19 June.
Ars Technica shares some anecdotes from Steve Jobs in Exile, a new book released last month:[Author Geoffrey] Cain reminds us, in stunning detail, that Jobs’ “exile” era at NeXT was not only critical to his evolution as a man and an entrepreneur, but that it mattered for the rest of us, too. The technological innovations that came out of NeXT — notably, the NeXTSTEP OS — continue to live on...

The victory completed a smooth build-up for Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti.