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The US economy takes a sharp downturn
Analysts link the fall to President Trump's economic policies.
The US economy has shrunk for the first time in three years, coinciding with President Trump's first months back in office. Mr Trump has blamed Joe Biden and insisted the fall has nothing to do with tariffs. Also: Ukraine says it is ready to sign a mineral and energy deal with the US. And King Charles has described living with cancer as a "daunting and at times frightening experience."
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