TV, tablets and smartphones ‘hinder and alter brain development’, open letter saysChildren under the age of six should not be exposed to screens, including television, to avoid permanent damage to their brain development, <a href="https://www.sfsp.fr/images/250428_Tribune_Pas_d%C3%A9crans_avant_6_ans.pdf">French medical experts have said</a>.TV, tablets, computers, video games and smartphones have “already had a heavy impact on a young generation sacrificed on the altar of ignorance”, according to an open letter to the government from five leading health bodies – the societies of paediatrics, public health, ophthalmology, child and adolescent psychiatry, and health and environment. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/may/01/children-under-six-should-avoid-screen-time-french-medical-experts-say">Continue reading...</a>

TV, tablets and smartphones ‘hinder and alter brain development’, open letter says
Children under the age of six should not be exposed to screens, including television, to avoid permanent damage to their brain development, French medical experts have said.
TV, tablets, computers, video games and smartphones have “already had a heavy impact on a young generation sacrificed on the altar of ignorance”, according to an open letter to the government from five leading health bodies – the societies of paediatrics, public health, ophthalmology, child and adolescent psychiatry, and health and environment.
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French medical experts warn that children under six should avoid all screen time—including TV, tablets, and smartphones—as it may hinder brain development and cause lasting harm. Five leading health bodies issued an open letter urging the government to address the issue, citing severe impacts on young children.  

Children under six should avoid screen time, French medical experts say

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<ul><li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/may/02/premier-league-10-things-to-look-out-for-this-weekend">Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend</a></li><li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/fixtures">Fixtures</a> | <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/tables">Tables</a> | <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/may/01/football-daily-newsletter-lamine-yamal-barcelona-inter">Read Football Daily</a> | <a href="mailto:dominic.booth.casual@theguardian.com">Email Dominic</a></li></ul>A bit more from Eddie Howe, on Alexander Isak: “He’s not for sale from my perspective …”Dejan Kulusevski has been talking about how the Europa League has brought out Tottenham’s best amid a wretched domestic season, PA Media reports“When you do performances like [the win at Eintracht Frankfurt], you want to repeat them,” Kulusevski said. “I think in Europe, we play a little bit different. We play with less risk and we put the ball up more in the space like we did today and we got to keep doing that in Europe.“This season has been really disappointing but at least, let’s finish it in the best possible way. We have got to do everything possible every day to make it happen. It is different football (on an artificial pitch), it is a different pitch, but in life, you have to do what you have to do to find a way to win and we have got to do that.” <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2025/may/02/weekend-football-countdown-european-reaction-manchester-united-tottenham-chelsea-team-news-live">Continue reading...</a>

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A bit more from Eddie Howe, on Alexander Isak: “He’s not for sale from my perspective …”
Dejan Kulusevski has been talking about how the Europa League has brought out Tottenham’s best amid a wretched domestic season, PA Media reports
“When you do performances like [the win at Eintracht Frankfurt], you want to repeat them,” Kulusevski said. “I think in Europe, we play a little bit different. We play with less risk and we put the ball up more in the space like we did today and we got to keep doing that in Europe.
“This season has been really disappointing but at least, let’s finish it in the best possible way. We have got to do everything possible every day to make it happen. It is different football (on an artificial pitch), it is a different pitch, but in life, you have to do what you have to do to find a way to win and we have got to do that.”
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The article covers updates in European football, including English teams advancing in European competitions, Eric Dier's impending departure from Bayern Munich, and insights from managers and players like Eddie Howe and Dejan Kulusevski. It also previews Premier League weekend fixtures and highlights Tottenham's improved form in the Europa League despite domestic struggles.  

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PM says he will go ‘further and faster’ on change after Labour lose Runcorn byelection by six votes<ul><li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/ng-interactive/2025/may/01/local-elections-2025-full-mayoral-and-council-results-for-england">Local elections: full mayoral and council results</a></li><li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/may/02/reform-runcorn-and-helsby-byelection-local-elections">Reform win Runcorn with just six votes in blow to Labour</a></li><li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/may/02/nigel-farage-quest-rid-reform-amateurism-paying-off">Is Farage’s quest to rid Reform of ‘amateurism’ paying off?</a></li></ul>Reform UK has won three of the first five wards declared at Northumberland County Council, with Labour and the Conservatives picking up one each, PA reports.There are 67 seats on the council, with the Conservatives defending 33, Labour 18, the Liberal Democrats four and Greens two, while there were 10 independent councillors. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2025/may/02/local-elections-polls-labour-tories-reform-council-mayor-uk-politics-live-news">Continue reading...</a>

PM says he will go ‘further and faster’ on change after Labour lose Runcorn byelection by six votes

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Reform UK has won three of the first five wards declared at Northumberland County Council, with Labour and the Conservatives picking up one each, PA reports.
There are 67 seats on the council, with the Conservatives defending 33, Labour 18, the Liberal Democrats four and Greens two, while there were 10 independent councillors.
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President accuses radio and TV channel of bias and pulls taxpayer fundingPresident Donald Trump on Friday said his administration will strip Harvard University of its tax exempt status.“We are going to be taking away Harvard’s Tax Exempt Status. It’s what they deserve!” Trump said in a post on his social media platform. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2025/may/02/donald-trump-tariffs-immigration-courts-pbs-npr-media-pete-hegseth-us-politics-live-updates">Continue reading...</a>

President accuses radio and TV channel of bias and pulls taxpayer funding
President Donald Trump on Friday said his administration will strip Harvard University of its tax exempt status.
“We are going to be taking away Harvard’s Tax Exempt Status. It’s what they deserve!” Trump said in a post on his social media platform.
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President Trump announces plans to cut federal funding for public broadcasters NPR and PBS, accusing them of bias, and also threatens to revoke Harvard University's tax-exempt status, escalating his ongoing conflicts with media and academic institutions.  

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Russia, which is integrally connected to Europe, ensures its stability and prosperity 
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