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Williams

Also known as: Venus Williams · Joseph A. Williams · Bishop Joseph A. Williams

2026-01-202026-07-27

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  1. February 2026
  2. New Era

    Bishop Joseph A. Williams said a settlement would establish a trust of US$180 million funded by the diocese and its insurers

    Source

    Bishop Joseph A. Williams said in a letter on Tuesday that a committee representing the survivors agreed to the terms of a bankruptcy settlement that would establish a trust of US$180 million funded by the diocese and its insurers.

    US Catholic diocese to settle US$180m for sex abuse
  3. New Era

    Bishop Joseph A. Williams expressed apology for survivors' suffering and Church's betrayal of trust

    Source

    "I am profoundly sorry for what you have suffered. It was a grave sin and a devastating betrayal of the trust you placed in the Church that you loved," Williams wrote on Tuesday.

    US Catholic diocese to settle US$180m for sex abuse

Yesterday

  1. Lando Norris wins Hungarian Grand Prix for McLaren

    World champion Lando Norris claimed his first win of the season with a 15-second victory over Max Verstappen's Red Bull at the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday. Kimi Antonelli finished third for Mercedes, extending his championship lead to 50 points over Lewis Hamilton.

    14 hours ago · The Namibian

Saturday 4 July

  1. Antonelli claims pole position for British Grand Prix

    Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli, the world championship leader, claimed pole position for Sunday's British Grand Prix in Saturday qualifying, beating Charles Leclerc's Ferrari by 0.175 seconds, with Lewis Hamilton third in the second Ferrari.

    4 July 2026 · The Namibian

Monday 25 May

  1. Kimi Antonelli wins fourth straight F1 race in Canada

    Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli claimed his fourth consecutive victory for Mercedes at the Canadian Grand Prix, extending his championship lead to 43 points and becoming the first driver in F1 history to secure his first four wins in succession. Lewis Hamilton finished second for Ferrari and Max Verstappen third for Red Bull.

    25 May 2026 · The Namibian

Sunday 3 May

  1. 19-year-old Kimi Antonelli wins Miami Grand Prix

    Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli won the Miami Grand Prix on Sunday, extending his lead in the drivers' world championship with his third consecutive victory from his first three pole positions. Antonelli finished 3.264 seconds ahead of McLaren's Lando Norris, with Oscar Piastri third.

    3 May 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 1 May

  1. Leclerc fastest in Miami Grand Prix practice ahead of Verstappen

    Charles Leclerc topped the sole Friday practice session at the Miami Grand Prix in his Ferrari, outpacing Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri, while Mercedes were pushed aside despite winning the previous three races.

    1 May 2026 · The Namibian

Monday 30 March

  1. Antonelli wins Japan GP; Verstappen questions F1 future

    Mercedes teenager Kimi Antonelli won the Japanese Grand Prix from pole position, becoming the youngest title race leader in Formula One history, while Red Bull's Max Verstappen finished eighth and openly questioned his future in the sport, calling the new cars and regulations "anti-driving." A crash by Oliver Bearman prompted drivers to call for regulation changes to address dangerous closing speeds between cars.

    30 March 2026 · The Namibian

Sunday 15 March

  1. 19-year-old Antonelli wins maiden Formula One race in China

    Kimi Antonelli, the youngest pole-sitter in Formula One history, won his first grand prix in Shanghai, leading Mercedes to a one-two finish ahead of teammate George Russell. Both McLarens failed to start the race after separate technical issues.

    15 March 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 20 February

  1. US Catholic diocese settles $180 million abuse claims

    The Diocese of Camden in New Jersey has agreed to pay US$180 million to settle over 300 claims of sexual abuse by priests dating to the 1970s and 1980s. The settlement, pending bankruptcy court approval, will be funded by the diocese and its insurers and supplements a prior 2022 settlement of US$87.5 million.

    20 February 2026 · New Era

Monday 26 January

  1. Alcaraz, Djokovic advance to Australian Open quarter-finals

    Top seed Carlos Alcaraz defeated Tommy Paul to reach the Australian Open quarter-finals in straight sets, while Novak Djokovic advanced without playing after opponent Jakub Mensik withdrew injured. Aryna Sabalenka and rising 18-year-old Iva Jovic also secured quarter-final spots.

    26 January 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 20 January

  1. Djokovic wins opener at Australian Open pursuing 25th Grand Slam

    Novak Djokovic defeated Pedro Martinez 6-3, 6-2, 6-3 in the first round of the Australian Open, recording his 100th victory at the tournament as he seeks a record 25th Grand Slam title. Fellow contenders Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff advanced to the second round with less commanding performances.

    20 January 2026 · The Namibian

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