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Pakistan mosque attack highlights worsening militant threat Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's government has been struggling to tackle a surge in militant violence across the Muslim-majority country. Ukraine's Olympic skater has dad and country front of mind Russia's invasion of Ukraine has torn Kyrylo Marsak from his family, but the figure skater has found a particular way to keep his father in mind. The presence of a Russian athete in his event is a source of anger. Islamists gain ground as Bangladesh gears up for elections As old political alliances fracture and constitutional debates intensify, an unprecedented Islamist alliance is reshaping the country's electoral landscape. Uncertainty on the streets over Nigeria's sachet alcohol ban Confusion surrounds Nigeria's ban on alcohol sold in sachets and small plastic bottles, with government agencies publicly contradicting each other. On the ground, it's 'business as usual', consumers and sellers say. Italy: Rai sports staff to strike over Olympic opening farce RaiSport's director gave himself the announcer's job for the Winter Olympics opening ceremony, and then proceeded to botch it. Staff have announced a strike in protest, to begin once the Games are finished. Slovakia's embattled LGBTQ+ community hopes for change New restrictive legislation in Slovakia comes despite rising public acceptance of same-sex couples, making the situation for the LGBTQ+ community complex and contradictory. Macron warns Europe faces political and economic crisis The French president urged EU leaders to confront competition from the US and China and back a "Made in Europe" strategy. Germany: Queer referee attacked after viral proposal Referee Pascal Kaiser went viral after proposing to his boyfriend during a Bundesliga game. Then, the 27-year-old was attacked, though the motive is still unclear. US: Meta, YouTube on trial over kids' social media addiction This bellwether case in the US could reshape the design of social media for children. A plaintiff alleged that Meta and YouTube designed addictive features that harm children's mental health. US: Trump threatens to block opening of bridge with Canada The US President Donald Trump said Canada should "fully compensate" Washington for "everything we have given them." The bridge is fully paid for by the Canadian government. US, Armenia sign nuclear deal during Vance visit During a visit by Vice President JD Vance, the US and Armenia agreed to cooperate in the civil nuclear sector. Vance will also travel to Azerbaijan, hoping to finalize a peace deal.