Paracetamol is safe in pregnancy, says study refuting Trump autism claims
Researchers say their gold-standard review should put an end to the debate over use of the common painkiller during pregnancy.
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Under fire from the sea, families in Odesa try to escape Russian barrage
Ukraine's third largest city has come under sustained attack on its ports in a Russian bid to sap morale.
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From camouflage to tracksuits - Guinea's junta leader poised to become civilian president
Junta chief Mamadi Doumbouya, set for a seven-year term, has to prove himself as a democratic leader.
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Machado vows to lead Venezuela 'when right time comes'
The opposition leader says she has a mandate to lead the country after the US seized its president.
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Exiled crown prince urges world to help protesters topple Iran's government
Reza Pahlavi, an opposition leader based in the US, called for "surgical" strikes on Iran's Revolutionary Guards.
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Myanmar begins defence in landmark genocide case at UN court
Myanmar says The Gambia has failed to provide enough evidence of genocide against the Muslim-minority people.
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US lawmakers visit Denmark in bid calm tensions as Trump ups Greenland pressure
The visit comes after high-level talks in Washington failed to dissuade Trump from his plan to annex the semi-autonomous Danish territory.
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US lawmakers say they want to lower temperature as Trump pushes to annex Greenland
The visit comes after high-level talks in Washington failed to dissuade Trump from his plan to annex the semi-autonomous Danish territory.
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US accuses South Africa military of 'cosying up to Iran'
The defence minister orders an inquiry into reports the military flouted orders to expel Iran from naval drills.
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The Iranians who want Trump to intervene
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Who is Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran's last shah?
He has been a prominent voice calling for protests against Iran's authoritarian regime to continue.
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'I was hit in the face by pellets': Iranians on border describe violence and more protests
The BBC speaks to Iranians at the border with Iraq, as authorities continue to block the flow of information with an internet blackout.
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US Congress members visit Denmark as Trump's pressure on Greenland rises
The visit comes after high-level talks in Washington failed to dissuade Trump from his plan to annex the semi-autonomous Danish territory.
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CIA director had two-hour meeting with new Venezuelan leader in Caracas
The pair discussed economic opportunities and preventing Venezuela becoming a place for "America's adversaries", a US official said.
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We can learn a lot from Antarctica's weird biology
Even though it's high summer in the Antarctic, the ocean around the Rothera research station is -1 Celsius.
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Ten opposition supporters killed in overnight clashes as Uganda president takes election lead
President Museveni has about 75% of the vote with results in from more than half of all polling stations.
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Tiny change at the end of the world could tip the balance of life
Even though it's high summer in the Antarctic, the ocean around the Rothera research station is -1 Celsius.
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China and Canada announce tariffs relief after a high-stakes meeting between Carney and Xi
Canola oil and electric cars are at the centre of the deal agreed by Mark Carney and Xi Jinping after years of strained ties.
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Actor Timothy Busfield charged with sexually abusing boys on set of TV series
The actor starred in the West Wing TV series and is also known for the baseball film Field of Dreams.
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Famed safari park shuts as deadly floods strike South Africa
At least 19 people are now believed to have died in recent weeks in northern South Africa during floods.
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