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TrumpRx Promises: How Low Will Drug Prices Go?

The US government has launched its drug discounting program "TrumpRx," which it says will dramatically cut prescription medication prices for consumers. It comes amid debate about cost-of-living in the US during a midterm election year. The November 2026 poll is seen as a referendum on the president's popularity, with Donald Trump's early-year approval among his lowest polling

2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony: Twin Flames in Milan

Skip next section That's a wrap! Let the Games begin. February 6, 2026 That's a wrap! Let the Games begin. Well, what a show that was. Much longer than planned, but great outfits, multiple locations and two Olympic flames. What more could you have asked for? (Other than a slightly shorter show). Once you've digested

Norway’s Crown Princess Apologizes Over Epstein Connections

Norway's crown princess Mette-Marit has apologized to everyone she has "disappointed" over her ties to the late billionaire and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. In a statement published by the Royal Family on Friday, the crown princess said she was sorry "for the situation I have put the Royal Family in, especially the King and Queen."

Canada and France Open Consulates in Nuuk

Canada and France are opening new consulates in Greenland's capital Nuuk on Friday, signaling support for Denmark and the semi-autonomous Danish territory of Greenland as it faces repeated and aggressive threats from the US. Greenland has been in the headlines for months and was most recently the subject of emergency negotiations on the sidelines of the

Europe’s push to limit children’s social media access

Days after France's lawmakers voted on a social media ban for children under the age of 15, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez vowed to protect Spain's children "from the digital Wild West." Hours of scrolling over harmful content is rewiring young brains and causing anxiety and other health hazards, experts say, compelling European governments to act.

Merz wraps up Gulf tour, seeks investment despite rights concerns

Skip next section What you need to know What you need to know Chancellor Merz in Abu Dhabi says Germany a 'good place to invest'  The three-day tour included talks of gas and arms deals German exports showed a slight rise of 1% in 2025 These updates have been closed. Thank you for reading. Below, you

Fatal attack on German conductor spotlights rising rail violence

A recent act of violence has shocked Germany: a Deutsche Bahn employee was checking passengers on a regional train near the southwestern city of Kaiserslautern on Monday night when he encountered a man traveling alone without a valid ticket. When the train conductor asked the passenger to leave the train at the next stop, he was attacked and

How Philippine Schools Adopted German Language Programs

A German lesson is starting in a public-school classroom in the Philippines, and it opens with a greeting: "Guten Morgen," the teacher says. Students respond carefully, shaping unfamiliar sounds before moving on to short dialogues about directions, food, family and eventually, culture. German has a reputation of being a difficult language to learn, but this also

Thailand 2026: Key points ahead of the election

Thailand heads to the polls on February 8 amid a prolonged period of political instability. Since the last election some three years ago, the winning party has been dissolved and two prime ministers have been removed from office. The snap election was called in December, with the interim Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul facing a no-confidence vote

EU finds TikTok’s design harms children’s wellbeing

TikTok's "addictive design" is in breach of European Union law, according to preliminary findings published by the European Commission on Friday. It said addictive features included infinite scroll, autoplay, push notifications and TikTok's own "highly personalized" content recommendation system. The European Commission also alleged TikTok failed in adequately assessing "how these addictive features could harm the physical and
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