23 h. ago 'Superstitious' Donald Trump wrong about Covid, aspirin and now autism too

A major review of dozens of scientific studies concludes taking paracetamol during pregnancy is not linked with autism

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28 h. ago Taking paracetamol during pregnancy does NOT increase autism risk, new gold

Paracetamol should remain the go-to painkiller for pregnant women, a major scientific review has ruled, after claims it could raise the risk of autism sparked global controversy.

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29 h. ago Trump claim linking paracetamol during pregnancy to autism rubbished by major new study

Researchers warned avoiding paracetamol might expose mothers to risks associated with untreated pain and fever, such as miscarriage or congenital defects.

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29 h. ago Trump’s claim paracetamol causes autism debunked by major review

Donald Trump’s bizarre claim that paracetamol taken by pregnant women causes autism has been completely debunked in a scientific review of around a million kids

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29 h. ago ‘Trump made my daughter blame ME for her autism because I took paracetamol when pregnant’

As science debunks Donald Trump’s bizarre claim autism is caused by pregnant women taking paracetamol - one mum says ‘we must remove this guilt from a generation of mums’

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29 h. ago Taking paracetamol in pregnancy does NOT increase risk of autism or ADHD, huge study finds

PARACETAMOL during pregnancy does not raise the baby’s risk of autism, ADHD or learning disabilities, a gold standard study has ruled. Experts say it rubbishes President Donald Trump’s “don’t take it” warning that spooked mums-to-be last year. He claimed studies had linked the painkiller to autism but that research is accused of being biased and...

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34 h. ago Trump repeats threats to take action in Minneapolis amid ICE protests – live

Trump continues to claim, baselessly, that people protesting against federal immigration enforcement in Minneapolis are ‘highly paid professionals’Trump began his remarks today by undermining the Affordable Care Act, and touted his newly unveiled “Great Healthcare Plan”.A reminder that Affordable Care Act subsidies, that were extended during the Covid pandemic, expired at the end of last year, and legislation to revive them has stalled in Congress. Continue reading...

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63 h. ago 'The end of the world as we know it': Poland warns of 'disaster' if NATO nations turn on each other over Trump's bid to claim Greenland as Danish troops arrive in the region

Poland's Prime Minister said that his country would not send soldiers to Greenland, making clear that any aggression between NATO allies would shatter global security.

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4 d. ago Donald Trump spouts racist 'native' slogan and crass claim about ICE protests in unhinged speech

He threatened to deport US citizens of Somali heritage and rediscover the "native spirit" of America, threatened to arrest a sitting Congresswoman, and made a hugely distasteful claim about the circumstances of Renee Good's killing

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4 d. ago The Guardian view on Trump’s assault on the Fed: it is part of an affordability blame game | Editorial

Attacking Jerome Powell distracts from Republicans’ thin legislative record and policies that continue to squeeze American household incomesThe US government’s authoritarian and vexatious attack on Jerome Powell, the chair of the Federal Reserve, should be seen in the light of America’s affordability crisis, which Donald Trump once dismissed, but is now scrambling to claim as his cause. The cost of living is eroding his support ahead of the congressional midterms. By launching a legal assault on the Fed, Mr Trump is trying to shift blame for borrowing costs.Yet despite controlling the presidency, Senate and the House, Republicans have passed little beyond a large tax-cutting bill that benefits the rich. They have not legislated on housing supply, childcare, healthcare costs or wages. Indeed most of their actions are worsening affordability, notably deferring action even though millions face a sharp rise in their health insurance bills. Mr Trump’s sudden enthusiasm for credit card ca...

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6 d. ago What can the EU and Nato do to stop Trump from trying to claim Greenland?

The territory and the European bloc are trying to see off the US president, who has said control of Greenland is essential to national securityThe Trump administration has said repeatedly that the US needs to gain control of Greenland, justifying its claim from “the standpoint of national security” and warning that it will “do something” about the territory “whether they like it or not”.This puts the EU and Nato in a difficult spot. Greenland, a largely self-governing part of Denmark, is not a member of the bloc but Denmark is; while the Arctic island is covered by the defence alliance’s guarantees through Denmark’s membership. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Greenlanders say 'f*** you' to 'nuts' Trump and claim 'we can't be bought'

Greenlanders are reacting with rage to Trump's comments on taking over the island, claiming they value their freedom too much to be 'bought' or 'invaded'

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6 d. ago Snooker star Judd Trump rejects claim he set up new life outside the UK for tax reasons

Snooker star Judd Trump has been living in Dubai and Hong Kong for over a year, but insists weather and facilities - not tax - are behind his relocation decision.

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8 d. ago Minneapolis ICE shooting live updates: Mayor disputes Trump claim agent was badly injured and defends ‘F

‘I dropped an F-bomb... They killed somebody. Which one of those is more inflammatory?’ Jacob Frey told reporters Friday

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8 d. ago ‘We are not for sale’: chair of Greenland’s top labor union rebukes Trump’s call for annexation

Exclusive: SIK leader Jess Berthelsen rejects Trump claim that the US needs Greenland for ‘national security’Greenland “will not be annexed”, the longtime leader of its largest labor union has declared, refuting Donald Trump’s claims that the Arctic territory’s current status poses a national security threat to the US.In an interview with the Guardian, Jess Berthelsen, chair of SIK, Greenland’s national trade union confederation, said people in the territory do not recognize the US president’s allegations that Russian and Chinese ships are scattered throughout its waters. “We can’t see it, we can’t recognize it and we can’t understand it,” he said. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Trump says US companies will invest billions in Venezuelan oil production. Experts aren’t so sure

Industry insiders say US oil firms want to ‘avoid getting screwed’ and will proceed with extreme caution in regionAnalysis: Trump’s focus on Venezuelan oil reinforces claim action was never about ‘war on drugs’Industry experts have expressed skepticism over Donald Trump’s bullish prediction that US big oil firms will rapidly invest tens of billions of dollars to fix Venezuelan infrastructure and ramp up production after the rendition of the country’s president, Nicolás Maduro.Without an “iron-clad guarantee” that the US federal government will fully reimburse them for the cost of rebuilding the country’s oil market, analysts expect global energy giants to proceed with extreme caution. Continue reading...

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1 week ago People in Greenland: share your views on Trump’s recent comments

We’d like to hear from people in Greenland on their thoughts about the US president’s renewed call to take over the territorySpeaking aboard Air Force One on Sunday, Donald Trump doubled down on his claim that Greenland should become part of the United States. “We need Greenland from the standpoint of national security, and Denmark is not going to be able to do it,” Trump told reporters.We’d like to hear from people in Greenland on their views on Trump’s renewed call to take over the autonomous territory. You can share your views below. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Trump’s Greenland claim leaves Europe struggling for an answer

Fresh from his Venezuela adventure, US president shows no sign of backing down on Arctic island

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1 week ago Trump news at a glance: Republicans backpedal on claims US will ‘run’ Venezuela

Trump has called on Venezuela’s interim leader to adhere to US demands as top Republicans scramble to answer questions about what happens next – key US politics stories from 4 January 2026Proclaiming the US would “run” Venezuela after abducting its president and his wife, president Trump has now qualified his claim. Amid questions, including from top Republicans, Trump has now called on Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, to accommodate US demands or face the possibility of a fresh military intervention.Rodríguez, 56, who had on Saturday pledged fealty to ousted president Nicolás Maduro and condemned his capture as an “atrocity”, appears to be adhering to the US line. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Tim Walz calls Trump 'dangerous, depraved' for blaming Melissa Hortman's death on Minnesota fraud

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has hit out at President Donald Trump for spreading a claim that blames the murder of Democrat lawmaker Melissa Hortman to the Somali fraud scandal.

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