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Key Takeaways

President Trump threatened European allies with tariffs over his bid to acquire Greenland.
Iran's Supreme Leader acknowledged thousands died in recent anti-government protests.
A major study found no link between paracetamol and autism or ADHD.
NASA's Artemis II mission will send astronauts around the moon for 10 days.

A US federal judge in Minnesota placed restrictions on ICE agents' tactics in Minneapolis following threats made to protesters.
Protesters gathered outside the ICE headquarters in Minneapolis, chanting slogans and holding banners.
Police formed a barrier, warning protesters to clear the entryway or face arrest, leading to a standoff.
Police vehicles moved closer to protesters who had surrounded them, prompting officers to emerge as protesters, some wearing masks, remained in place.

President Trump threatened eight European allies, including Denmark and the UK, with up to 25% tariffs if they oppose his plan to acquire Greenland.
Demonstrations occurred in Greenland, with participants stating their desire for independence and that 'Greenland is not for sale.'
White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller highlighted Greenland's strategic importance for US national security and control of polar regions.
North America correspondent David Willis noted the EU's involvement and a two-week negotiation window before initial 10% tariffs are introduced.
Underlying reasons for Trump's interest include national security and access to rare earth minerals, a market currently dominated by China.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei acknowledged thousands died in recent anti-government protests, calling the events 'pure savagery.'
Khamenei blamed external agents and President Trump for the deaths and unrest, labeling Trump a 'criminal.'
Reports indicate that over 3,000 individuals may have died during the Iranian protests, despite an internet blackout.
The BBC received voice messages from sources inside Iran during the period of unrest.

A major international scientific study involving 43 research papers found no evidence that paracetamol increases the risk of autism, ADHD, or intellectual disability.
The findings dispute a theory previously mentioned by President Trump regarding paracetamol's link to these conditions.
Dr. Asma Khalil stated the findings are reassuring for pregnant women, confirming paracetamol as a safe first-line treatment for fever and pain during pregnancy.

The NASA rocket for the Artemis II mission, which will carry astronauts to the moon for the first time in over 50 years, arrived at its Florida launch pad.
NASA chief Jared Isaacman stated Artemis II is a historic endeavor to fulfill a promise to return to the moon and inspire future generations.
The mission will take four astronauts on a 10-day journey around the moon and back, including orbiting Earth for two days to check spacecraft systems.
After orbiting the moon, astronauts will not land but will fly around the far side of the moon, a part not visible from Earth.
Unlike the Apollo missions, driven by a race with the Soviet Union, the Artemis program is now in a race with China, which aims to land astronauts on the moon by 2030.

Despite the Scottish football team's association with kilts and the 'Tartan Army', players will wear traditional suits during the World Cup.
Kilt maker Marion Foster expressed disappointment, arguing that wearing kilts represents cultural heritage and courage on the world stage.
Bespoke kilt making involves a craft and technical knowledge, with hand-stitched kilts taking approximately 9 to 10 days to create and designed to last generations.
The discussion aimed to elevate bespoke tailoring beyond mass manufacturing and off-the-peg options.