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Stocks retreat as US GDP slumps rattles confidence
Stocks retreat as US GDP slumps rattles confidence

Stocks slid on Wall Street on Wednesday, pulling European indexes off earlier highs after the US economy contracted in the first quarter, heightening fears about the fallout of President Donald Trump's tariffs blitz on the world's largest economy.

April 30, 2025

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Trump blames Biden's record after US economy shrinks
Trump blames Biden's record after US economy shrinks

President Donald Trump lashed out at his predecessor's economic record Wednesday after US financial markets fell on the news that the American economy unexpectedly contracted in the first three months of the year.

April 30, 2025

UK scientists fear insect loss as car bug splats fall
UK scientists fear insect loss as car bug splats fall

A UK-wide decline in bug splats recorded on car number plates indicates an "alarming" fall in the number of flying insects, UK scientists said in a survey published Wednesday.

April 30, 2025

Mexico avoids recession despite tariff uncertainty
Mexico avoids recession despite tariff uncertainty

Mexico's economy returned to growth in the first quarter of 2025, avoiding a recession despite deep uncertainty over US President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, official data showed Wednesday.

April 30, 2025

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Dravid says Suryavanshi, 14, needs support from fame
Dravid says Suryavanshi, 14, needs support from fame

Rajasthan Royals head coach Rahul Dravid on Wednesday lauded IPL's teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi for his fearless approach and strength, but warned him of life in the spotlight.

April 30, 2025

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German growth better than expected but tariff turmoil looms
German growth better than expected but tariff turmoil looms

Germany's struggling economy grew faster than expected at the start of the year, data showed Wednesday, in a boost for the incoming government of conservative Friedrich Merz even as US tariffs threaten to derail the nascent recovery.

April 30, 2025