Web archive - December 18, 2025

Sports

Verstappen to take Ricciardo's racing number

He raced with the 33 until his first title in 2021

World

Saudi, French and US officials push Hezbollah disarmament plan

Fearing a ceasefire collapse, Paris talks sought stronger ways to verify disarmament and curb escalation

Sports

Morocco hosting AFCON will help Algeria

"We're eagerly waiting for this Cup says the Frankfurt player

Pakistan

PSX nears 172,000 points milestone

KSE-100 surges 1,646 points to all-time high on strong current account data

Entertainment

Hugh Jackman says his time as Wolverine in the MCU isn’t over

Jackman on The View said his instinct tells him there’s more of Logan’s story left to tell

Sports

India rule white ball amid geopolitical issues

They won the ICC Champions Trophy this year after securing T20 World Cup in 2024

Sports

England Ashes dreams on life-support

The visitors had ground to 213-8, trailing by 158

Entertainment

Zooey Deschanel reveals she nearly lost her iconic Elf role to Katie Holmes

Deschanel's breakout role was offered to Holmes before scheduling conflicts led to the casting of the New Girl actress

World

US announces $11 billion arms package for Taiwan, largest ever

The package includes HIMARS, howitzers, Javelins, Altius drones and spare parts, Taiwan said

Sports

Alcaraz splits with coach Ferrero after seven years together

Spaniard sets his sights on surpassing Rafa Nadal and completing a career Grand Slam at the Australian Open