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Basant: Lahore kite festival returns after decades-long ban Pakistanis are taking to rooftops across Lahore as they again celebrate the Basant festival by flying colorful kites above their city. The event had been banned due to the many deaths and injuries. UN: 4.5 million girls at risk of genital mutilation in 2026 Many of the girls at risk of FGM are under the age of 5, the UN says. Around 230 million women and girls around the world are survivors of the practice. TrumpRx promises cheap drugs for the US ― but how cheap? Donald Trump's latest pitch to voters ahead of critical midterm elections is that he's bringing drug prices down. But amid cost-of-living challenges, many Americans may only see modest savings. Norway crown princess apologizes to royals for Epstein ties Mette-Marit's relationship with late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein comes as her son faces trial for rape and assault. The Epstein scandal is also affecting high-profile politicians in other European countries. Greenland: Canada, France open consulates in Nuuk As the US needles EU and NATO allies with threats of taking Greenland from Denmark, Canada and France are opening new consulates on the Arctic island. Ottawa and Paris both say they want to boost Arctic security. European nations gear up to ban social media for children Some experts have questioned how such a ban will be implemented and whether it will work. Meanwhile, the EU's flagship digital law is seen to be flailing in driving systematic changes on large online platforms. How Philippines' schools embraced German language Guten Morgen, the Philippines! German has found a home in the Philippines' public schools despite being a tough language to learn — even for some of the teachers. Thailand 2026 election: What you need to know After cycling through three prime ministers in less than three years, Thai voters are going to the polls on Feb. 8. They will also decide whether to draft a new constitution to replace a current military-backed charter. EU says TikTok's 'addictive design' harms children European Union regulators released preliminary findings that TikTok's constant flow of content puts users' brains into "autopilot mode." The social network has strongly rejected the accusations. Sudanese refugee dentists rebuild care in Uganda Sudanese doctors who fled the war are rebuilding their medical careers in Kampala, offering free treatment to refugees and modern care for locals as they reconstruct a sense of purpose in exile. German exports to US plummet, but Europe provides a boost The number of German goods sent to the US nosedived in 2025 due to tariffs, even as overall exports surprisingly rose, buoyed by orders from within Europe. Could Hungary win its case against the EU's Russian gas ban? The EU has banned the import of all Russian gas by the end of 2027. Hungary is taking the matter to the European Court of Justice — and some legal experts think it might have a chance. Russian general hospitalized after 'several shots' in Moscow Russian officials said the deputy chief of military intelligence, Vladimir Alekseyev, was targeted by "an unidentified individual."