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Singapore says there's no established link between paracetamol use in pregnancy and autism. The statement by the Health Sciences Authority comes after US President Donald Trump recently advised pregnant women not to use the painkiller Tylenol, which contains acetaminophen, or paracetamol. https://cna.asia/42cqlRu

🥇 GOLD! Singapore's Yip Pin Xiu wins the 50m backstroke S2 at the World Para Swimming Championships. https://cna.asia/4njEqF3

Xiaomi has jumped from 15 to 17 with its newly launched flagship phones, boasting Leica-tuned cameras suited for backlight photography and a back screen. Prices start at US$632: https://cna.asia/4mHcABD

A man forged PayNow screenshots to get packs of cigarettes from the same store 116 times without actually paying. He was finally caught on his 117th attempt, after saving himself more than S$3,100. He will be jailed 5 months: https://cna.asia/46mtwIK

Hitting or just in your 40s? Bad news: your body's losing muscle – even if you don't notice it. Here's why more protein and strength training matter now more than ever, and how to up your game in both arenas smartly: https://cna.asia/3VDxA17

A PSA for GD's FAM: G-Dragon's popular Ubermensch exhibition lands at various areas in Jewel Changi Airport from Oct 1–13. It'll feature VR experiences, music video sets and exclusive merch too. Tickets start at S$30: https://cna.asia/46lVrbQ

Meta is rolling out “teen accounts” globally on Facebook and Messenger, with tighter content limits and parental controls. These apply to users who declare their ages between 13 and 17: https://cna.asia/4njJYiT

A Singaporean who previously had his capital drug charge withdrawn is now detained without trial, the Ministry of Home Affairs has confirmed. Investigations found Benny Kee was part of a Thai syndicate, supplying and distributing drugs through at least 2 men who were jailed and caned: https://cna.asia/3W7sjPo

US President Donald Trump has announced a wave of new trade tariffs on 4 groups of goods, effective Oct 1 – in particular, a 100% tariff on imported brands of drugs. Details: https://cna.asia/4nJ291g

JUST IN: Former Singapore Idol judge Ken Lim has been found guilty of molesting a 25-year-old woman at his Hype Records office in 2021. The judge overseeing his case called him "an unreliable witness willing to make bald claims to defend his own interest": https://cna.asia/4pEHGfS

TikTok will be valued at US$14 billion, says US President Donald Trump, in an executive order he’s signed affirming that it will be majority owned by US entities. ByteDance values TikTok at US$330 billion: https://cna.asia/3IAnnzA

The parcel sent to Al-Istiqamah Mosque in Serangoon contained meat which appears to be pork, and the action is "inflammatory" and "playing with fire", Minister for Home Affairs K Shanmugam said. He added that this was not the first incident and that there have been other similar cases recently at other mosques. https://cna.asia/4nqpq8w

A 66-year-old man was charged in hospital with murder after allegedly stabbing a 30-year-old woman to death over a noise dispute in Yishun. Koh Ah Hwee is accused of stabbing Ms Nguyen Phuong Tra in the chest, and faces the death penalty: https://cna.asia/4myknS2

🧟‍♂Post-scare supper, sorted ✅ Haidilao will run free shuttle buses from this year's Halloween Horror Nights at RWS to 14 of its outlets in Singapore, departing at 12.30am. See details: https://cna.asia/46DMXfa

A man allegedly went on a shoplifting spree at Changi Airport and was found with unpaid items from 8 shops ranging from accessories to bags, and even a luggage. He was arrested and will be charged tomorrow: https://cna.asia/3IATBdS

A university undergrad charged with taking 235 upskirt videos and molesting multiple women asked for bail to continue his internship, despite having allegedly taken another upskirt video while he was previously on bail. He said he was on track for second upper honours and hoped to attain first class honours. His request was rejected: https://cna.asia/48iyk3p

WATCH: The sinkhole outside Bangkok’s Vajira Hospital has deepened with more landslides, pulling in soil, water and electric poles. The authorities have placed sandbags and concrete to seal off the tunnel and prevent further water and soil flow: https://cna.asia/4gGRXEr

The Singapore government has ordered Meta to clamp down on Facebook impersonation scams by Sep 30, or face a S$1 million fine. This is the first time Singapore is invoking its Online Criminal Harms Act. MHA says Facebook is the top platform used by scammers to commit these scams: https://cna.asia/4nhMvKr

A commuter who previously claimed trial to charges of pushing a security officer at an MRT station has now pleaded guilty to causing hurt, after a judge called lawyers in to assist with the case. Alina Meridian had pushed the officer backwards onto the ground, with the impact causing bleeding from her head: https://cna.asia/4mrHBJz

Super Typhoon Ragasa has made landfall in Yangjiang, Southern China after lashing Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Macau and Taiwan yesterday. Hong Kong has reopened flights, businesses and public transport, while Taiwan has reported 14 dead and 33 missing: https://cna.asia/4mxnJVC