Web archive - January 4, 2026

Sports

Venus Williams still 'feeling the fire' ahead of Australian Open record

She will become the oldest woman to play in the main draw at the season-opening Grand Slam

Sports

Aggressive Brook learning when to be patient at the crease

The 26-year-old has become one of the world's most exciting players across all formats

Entertainment

Wendi McLendon-Covey says she "goes hard" for the Holidays

"I go hard," McLendon-Covey said. "From September to Jan 1, that’s my season for decorating"

Sports

Osaka wins after Raducanu pulls out of United Cup clash

Four-time Grand Slam champion defeated British reserve Katie Swan 7-6 (7/4), 6-1

Sports

Senegal march on to AFCON quarters

Mbaye scored just four minutes after coming off the bench to seal the win 3-1 against Sudan

Pakistan, Punjab, Rawalpindi

Rawalpindi traffic police issue 1.1m tickets, collect Rs1.1bn in fines during 2025

Enforcement jumps 44% according to statistics, unlicensed driving tops violations as motorcyclists top violations

Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Four police officers killed in two attacks in Bannu

Unknown motorcyclists opened fire on traffic police personnel in Lakki Marwat, Kaffshi Khel

Pakistan, Sindh, Karachi

FIA rolls out pre-departure facilitation service for international travellers

Minister says desks will guide passengers on immigration procedures and clearances

Sports

Olmo, Lewandowski grab Barca late victory

Joan Garcia produced two vital first-half saves against former club Espanyol

Entertainment

James Cameron becomes first director to deliver four consecutive $1 billion films

Cameron sets a new benchmark after 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' crosses the $1 billion mark at the global box office