Elizabeth Olsen is pregnant with her first child
Marvel star Elizabeth Olsen is pregnant, expecting her first child with husband Robbie Arnett after revealing a baby bump in Los Angeles on 12 June 2026.
International
News
Foreign nationals flee South Africa as xenophobia escalates
Foreign nationals are fleeing South Africa amid escalating xenophobic attacks, with Nigeria flying nationals home and Malawians in a Durban field.
Sports
George Kusche shatters 18-year Comrades up run record
George Kusche claimed a record Comrades up run win on 14 June 2026, breaking an 18-year mark and banking more than R2 million in prize money
Sports
UFC Freedom 250 takes over the White House South Lawn
UFC Freedom 250 sends Topuria and Gaethje to the White House South Lawn for a lightweight title unification on 14 June 2026.
Sports
Comrades Marathon 2026 road closures and start times
Comrades Marathon 2026 road closures and start times for Sunday, 14 June, as 22,000 runners take on the up run from Durban to Pietermaritzburg.
Gaming
Valheim 1.0 release date confirmed for September
‘Valheim 1.0’ release date is set for 9 September 2026, bringing the Deep North biome and a first launch on PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2 with full crossplay.
International
Tyra Banks sues Netflix over defamation claims
Tyra Banks sues Netflix for defamation over its ‘America’s Next Top Model’ docuseries, claiming selective editing built a false and damaging narrative.
Movies
‘Avatar Fire and Ash’ sets Disney Plus release date
‘Avatar Fire and Ash’ has a Disney Plus release date at last, with James Cameron’s $1 billion epic streaming from 24 June 2026.
Gaming
‘Zelda Ocarina of Time’ remake coming to Switch 2
A ‘Zelda Ocarina of Time’ remake is coming to Nintendo Switch 2, revealed as the closing surprise of the June 2026 Nintendo Direct broadcast.
Technology
Fable 5 pulled offline after US government order
Anthropic switched off Fable 5 after a US export control order barred foreign nationals from its most powerful public AI model. Here is what happened.
International
David Beckham receives Hollywood Walk of Fame star
David Beckham received a Hollywood Walk of Fame star as Tom Cruise and Victoria Beckham led emotional tributes at the Los Angeles ceremony.
International
Paramount Warner Bros merger approved by regulators
The Paramount Warner Bros merger has won US regulatory approval, clearing David Ellison’s $111 billion swoop for HBO, CNN and the Warner film studio.
Viral News
Yoon Suk Yeol sentenced to 30 years over drone plot
Yoon Suk Yeol sentenced to 30 years after a Seoul court ruled the former president staged a secret drone operation over Pyongyang to justify martial law
International
‘Doctor Who’ Christmas special axed as Russell T Davies exits
The ‘Doctor Who’ Christmas special is off as Russell T Davies and Bad Wolf leave the BBC series. What it means for the Time Lord’s future.
Movies
‘Disclosure Day’ reviews are in and Spielberg delivers
‘Disclosure Day’ reviews are in: critics score Spielberg’s sci-fi return at 82% as Emily Blunt earns career-best praise. What the verdict means.
News
July 2026 fuel price relief on the cards for South Africa
Early data points to July 2026 fuel price cuts for petrol and diesel, but a returning levy and a volatile oil market could shrink the relief.
News
Trump touts Iran peace deal as global markets surge
Global stocks rally and oil slides as Trump claims an Iran peace deal could be signed within days. Here is what the markets are pricing in.
Sports
NBA Finals game 5 date moved as Knicks close in on title
NBA Finals game 5 between the Knicks and Spurs has a new date thanks to the World Cup, and New York can clinch a first championship since 1973.
International
Carmelo Anthony and Racquel Smith spark dating rumours
Carmelo Anthony Racquel Smith dating rumours are heating up after a Saint-Tropez carousel post showed the pair cosying up on a luxury getaway.
International
Taylor Swift Songwriters Hall of Fame honour breaks record
Taylor Swift Songwriters Hall of Fame induction made her the youngest honoree ever as the 2026 class was celebrated at a star-studded New York gala.
Viral News
Vance Boelter guilty plea secures two life sentences
The Vance Boelter guilty plea sees the Minnesota gunman accept two life terms plus 40 years for killing Melissa Hortman and wounding Senator John Hoffman.
Sports
Bafana Bafana red cards sink World Cup opener against Mexico
Two Bafana Bafana red cards and a stoppage-time dismissal for Mexico marred the 2026 World Cup opener, with Hugo Broos questioning the second sending-off.
Gaming
Would players ever wait for an iGaming title like they have for ‘GTA 6’?
Part of the reason ‘GTA 6’ has generated so much hype is Rockstar’s record of delivering all-time greats in the eyes of so many players and critics.
News
US and Iran trade strikes again as April ceasefire collapses
US Iran strikes entered a second day as attacks spread across the Middle East, leaving the April ceasefire near collapse. What happens next.
Technology
SpaceX IPO retail orders smash records before Nasdaq debut
The SpaceX IPO drew over $70 billion in retail orders before its Nasdaq debut. What record demand means for the biggest listing ever.
International
Taylor Swift and Kylie Jenner hug it out at Knicks game
The Taylor Swift Kylie Jenner hug at the Knicks NBA Finals win has fans talking after a decade of feud history. Here is what went down at MSG.
Sports
Knicks stun Spurs with record 29-point comeback in Game 4
The Knicks 29-point comeback stunned the Spurs in Game 4 and put New York one win from a first NBA title in 53 years. Here is how it happened.
International
‘Sweet Magnolias’ season 5 is finally streaming on Netflix
‘Sweet Magnolias’ season 5 is streaming now with all 10 episodes, new cast members and a New York twist. Here is what awaits in Serenity.
Movies
Michael Jackson biopic ‘Michael’ is now streaming on demand
The Michael Jackson biopic Michael is now on digital platforms from Wednesday, 9 June 2026. Here is where to watch, what it costs, and what the numbers say.
Sports
World Cup 2026 kicks off with Shakira in Mexico City today
The World Cup 2026 opening ceremony on Thursday, 11 June, features Shakira, Burna Boy and a star-studded lineup at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Here’s what to know.