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Pakistan: Traditional Basant Kite Festival Returns to Lahore After Past Safety Bans

The ancient Basant festival returned to the streets of Lahore for the first time in nearly two decades, marking the arrival of spring with traditional kite flying. The event was banned in 2007 following years of fatalities and injuries caused by sharp kite strings, falls from rooftops, and aerial firing.

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Pakistan: Traditional Basant Kite Festival Returns to Lahore After Past Safety Bans 2

The ancient Basant festival returned to the streets of Lahore for the first time in nearly two decades, marking the arrival of spring with traditional kite flying. The event was banned in 2007 following years of fatalities and injuries caused by sharp kite strings, falls from rooftops, and aerial firing.

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

LGBTQ+ rights advocates rally outside the US Supreme Court as justices hear arguments in challenges to state bans on transgender athletes in women's sports on January 13, 2026, in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

LGBTQ+ rights advocates rally outside the US Supreme Court as justices hear arguments in challenges to state bans on transgender athletes in women's sports on January 13, 2026, in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

LGBTQ+ rights advocates rally outside the US Supreme Court as justices hear arguments in challenges to state bans on transgender athletes in women's sports on January 13, 2026, in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

LGBTQ+ rights advocates rally outside the US Supreme Court as justices hear arguments in challenges to state bans on transgender athletes in women's sports on January 13, 2026, in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

LGBTQ+ rights advocates rally outside the US Supreme Court as justices hear arguments in challenges to state bans on transgender athletes in women's sports on January 13, 2026, in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

LGBTQ+ rights advocates rally outside the US Supreme Court as justices hear arguments in challenges to state bans on transgender athletes in women's sports on January 13, 2026, in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

LGBTQ+ rights advocates rally outside the US Supreme Court as justices hear arguments in challenges to state bans on transgender athletes in women's sports on January 13, 2026, in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

LGBTQ+ rights advocates rally outside the US Supreme Court as justices hear arguments in challenges to state bans on transgender athletes in women's sports on January 13, 2026, in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

LGBTQ+ rights advocates rally outside the US Supreme Court as justices hear arguments in challenges to state bans on transgender athletes in women's sports on January 13, 2026, in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

LGBTQ+ rights advocates rally outside the US Supreme Court as justices hear arguments in challenges to state bans on transgender athletes in women's sports on January 13, 2026, in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

Protesters against transgender athletes competing in women's sports gather outside the Supreme Court on January 13, 2026 in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

LGBTQ+ rights advocates rally outside the US Supreme Court as justices hear arguments in challenges to state bans on transgender athletes in women's sports on January 13, 2026, in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

Protesters against transgender athletes competing in women's sports gather outside the Supreme Court on January 13, 2026 in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

Protesters against transgender athletes competing in women's sports gather outside the Supreme Court on January 13, 2026 in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

LGBTQ+ rights advocates rally outside the US Supreme Court as justices hear arguments in challenges to state bans on transgender athletes in women's sports on January 13, 2026, in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

LGBTQ+ rights advocates rally outside the US Supreme Court as justices hear arguments in challenges to state bans on transgender athletes in women's sports on January 13, 2026, in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

LGBTQ+ rights advocates rally outside the US Supreme Court as justices hear arguments in challenges to state bans on transgender athletes in women's sports on January 13, 2026, in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

LGBTQ+ rights advocates rally outside the US Supreme Court as justices hear arguments in challenges to state bans on transgender athletes in women's sports on January 13, 2026, in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

Protesters against transgender athletes competing in women's sports gather outside the Supreme Court on January 13, 2026 in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

Protesters against transgender athletes competing in women's sports gather outside the Supreme Court on January 13, 2026 in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

LGBTQ+ rights advocates rally outside the US Supreme Court as justices hear arguments in challenges to state bans on transgender athletes in women's sports on January 13, 2026, in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

Protesters against transgender athletes competing in women's sports gather outside the Supreme Court on January 13, 2026 in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

Protesters against transgender athletes competing in women's sports gather outside the Supreme Court on January 13, 2026 in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

Protesters against transgender athletes competing in women's sports gather outside the Supreme Court on January 13, 2026 in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

Protesters against transgender athletes competing in women's sports gather outside the Supreme Court on January 13, 2026 in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

LGBTQ+ rights advocates rally outside the US Supreme Court as justices hear arguments in challenges to state bans on transgender athletes in women's sports on January 13, 2026, in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

LGBTQ+ rights advocates rally outside the US Supreme Court as justices hear arguments in challenges to state bans on transgender athletes in women's sports on January 13, 2026, in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

Protesters against transgender athletes competing in women's sports gather outside the Supreme Court on January 13, 2026 in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

Protesters against transgender athletes competing in women's sports gather outside the Supreme Court on January 13, 2026 in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

LGBTQ+ rights advocates rally outside the US Supreme Court as justices hear arguments in challenges to state bans on transgender athletes in women's sports on January 13, 2026, in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

Protesters against transgender athletes competing in women's sports gather outside the Supreme Court on January 13, 2026 in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

Protesters against transgender athletes competing in women's sports gather outside the Supreme Court on January 13, 2026 in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

Protesters against transgender athletes competing in women's sports gather outside the Supreme Court on January 13, 2026 in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

Protesters against transgender athletes competing in women's sports gather outside the Supreme Court on January 13, 2026 in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

LGBTQ+ rights advocates rally outside the US Supreme Court as justices hear arguments in challenges to state bans on transgender athletes in women's sports on January 13, 2026, in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

LGBTQ+ rights advocates rally outside the US Supreme Court as justices hear arguments in challenges to state bans on transgender athletes in women's sports on January 13, 2026, in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

LGBTQ+ rights advocates rally outside the US Supreme Court as justices hear arguments in challenges to state bans on transgender athletes in women's sports on January 13, 2026, in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ultras Groups Protest Travel Bans In Naples - Italy

Representatives of the Ultras groups from the A and B stands of Napoli protested, waving a form of self-certification of residency, which is the reason for the travel bans imposed by the observatory for sporting events related to the football championship. They marched peacefully along Via Toledo until they reached the Naples Town Hall, where they were interviewed by the transport councilor of the Cosenza municipality. Naples, Italy on December 22, 2025. Photo by Salvatore Laporta/KONTROLAB/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ultras Groups Protest Travel Bans In Naples - Italy

Representatives of the Ultras groups from the A and B stands of Napoli protested, waving a form of self-certification of residency, which is the reason for the travel bans imposed by the observatory for sporting events related to the football championship. They marched peacefully along Via Toledo until they reached the Naples Town Hall, where they were interviewed by the transport councilor of the Cosenza municipality. Naples, Italy on December 22, 2025. Photo by Salvatore Laporta/KONTROLAB/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ultras Groups Protest Travel Bans In Naples - Italy

Representatives of the Ultras groups from the A and B stands of Napoli protested, waving a form of self-certification of residency, which is the reason for the travel bans imposed by the observatory for sporting events related to the football championship. They marched peacefully along Via Toledo until they reached the Naples Town Hall, where they were interviewed by the transport councilor of the Cosenza municipality. Naples, Italy on December 22, 2025. Photo by Salvatore Laporta/KONTROLAB/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ultras Groups Protest Travel Bans In Naples - Italy

Representatives of the Ultras groups from the A and B stands of Napoli protested, waving a form of self-certification of residency, which is the reason for the travel bans imposed by the observatory for sporting events related to the football championship. They marched peacefully along Via Toledo until they reached the Naples Town Hall, where they were interviewed by the transport councilor of the Cosenza municipality. Naples, Italy on December 22, 2025. Photo by Salvatore Laporta/KONTROLAB/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ultras Groups Protest Travel Bans In Naples - Italy

Representatives of the Ultras groups from the A and B stands of Napoli protested, waving a form of self-certification of residency, which is the reason for the travel bans imposed by the observatory for sporting events related to the football championship. They marched peacefully along Via Toledo until they reached the Naples Town Hall, where they were interviewed by the transport councilor of the Cosenza municipality. Naples, Italy on December 22, 2025. Photo by Salvatore Laporta/KONTROLAB/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ultras Groups Protest Travel Bans In Naples - Italy

Representatives of the Ultras groups from the A and B stands of Napoli protested, waving a form of self-certification of residency, which is the reason for the travel bans imposed by the observatory for sporting events related to the football championship. They marched peacefully along Via Toledo until they reached the Naples Town Hall, where they were interviewed by the transport councilor of the Cosenza municipality. Naples, Italy on December 22, 2025. Photo by Salvatore Laporta/KONTROLAB/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ultras Groups Protest Travel Bans In Naples - Italy

Representatives of the Ultras groups from the A and B stands of Napoli protested, waving a form of self-certification of residency, which is the reason for the travel bans imposed by the observatory for sporting events related to the football championship. They marched peacefully along Via Toledo until they reached the Naples Town Hall, where they were interviewed by the transport councilor of the Cosenza municipality. Naples, Italy on December 22, 2025. Photo by Salvatore Laporta/KONTROLAB/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ultras Groups Protest Travel Bans In Naples - Italy

Representatives of the Ultras groups from the A and B stands of Napoli protested, waving a form of self-certification of residency, which is the reason for the travel bans imposed by the observatory for sporting events related to the football championship. They marched peacefully along Via Toledo until they reached the Naples Town Hall, where they were interviewed by the transport councilor of the Cosenza municipality. Naples, Italy on December 22, 2025. Photo by Salvatore Laporta/KONTROLAB/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ultras Groups Protest Travel Bans In Naples - Italy

Representatives of the Ultras groups from the A and B stands of Napoli protested, waving a form of self-certification of residency, which is the reason for the travel bans imposed by the observatory for sporting events related to the football championship. They marched peacefully along Via Toledo until they reached the Naples Town Hall, where they were interviewed by the transport councilor of the Cosenza municipality. Naples, Italy on December 22, 2025. Photo by Salvatore Laporta/KONTROLAB/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ultras Groups Protest Travel Bans In Naples - Italy

Representatives of the Ultras groups from the A and B stands of Napoli protested, waving a form of self-certification of residency, which is the reason for the travel bans imposed by the observatory for sporting events related to the football championship. They marched peacefully along Via Toledo until they reached the Naples Town Hall, where they were interviewed by the transport councilor of the Cosenza municipality. Naples, Italy on December 22, 2025. Photo by Salvatore Laporta/KONTROLAB/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ultras Groups Protest Travel Bans In Naples - Italy

Representatives of the Ultras groups from the A and B stands of Napoli protested, waving a form of self-certification of residency, which is the reason for the travel bans imposed by the observatory for sporting events related to the football championship. They marched peacefully along Via Toledo until they reached the Naples Town Hall, where they were interviewed by the transport councilor of the Cosenza municipality. Naples, Italy on December 22, 2025. Photo by Salvatore Laporta/KONTROLAB/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM