Web archive - December 18, 2025

Entertainment

Kristin Cabot breaks silence after viral Coldplay "Kiss Cam" moment upended her life and career

Cabot acknowledged that the moment was a “bad decision" and the reaction that followed it was overwhelming

Life & Style

‘Karachi World Book Fair’ opens at Expo Centre

The five-day fair features 329 stalls, 180 local and foreign exhibitors, and strong participation from students

Entertainment

Legal trouble brews for Simon Cowell as ‘December 10’ name sparks backlash

Simon Cowell’s new boy band ‘December 10’ faces early backlash as a rival group hints at legal action over name row

Pakistan

K-P CM's directives on LRH officials' disciplinary action not enforced

Hospital's Board of Governors forms two inquiry committees, tasked with submitting reports in three days

World

Bondi attack resurrects spectre of Abu Sayyaf Group 

Father-son duo of Indian origin ‘received military-style training’ in Philippines 

World

WADA flags India as world’s leading sports drug offender again

India’s NADA found 260 positives from 7,113 samples in 2024, WADA said in its annual report

Entertainment

Kevin Spacey returns to TV for first time Since House of Cards with Italian comedy series Minimarket

The comeback comes amid ongoing efforts by the Oscar winner to revive career after years away from mainstream screens

Pakistan

TikTok launches self-service advertising platform for small businesses in Pakistan

'TikTok for Business Ads Manager' gives businesses of all sizes the resources and flexibility to engage new audiences

Entertainment

Taylor Swift’s final ‘The End of an Era’ episodes move to pre-Christmas release on Disney+

Disney+ moves the final two episodes of Taylor Swift’s docuseries to Dec. 23, giving fans an early holiday release

Sports

Conway, Latham opening stand batters hapless West Indies

The duo made a 323 opening stand in the third Test