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Stock markets fall after US tariffs spark trade war fears

## Trump's Tariffs Trigger Global Market Plunge and International Condemnation President Donald Trump's imposition of 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, and a 20% levy on goods from China, has sent shockwaves through global markets, sparking sharp declines and fierce international condemnation. The move, justified by Trump as a necessary measure to curb illegal immigration and drug flows, has been widely denounced as economically reckless. **Market Meltdown:** The announcement triggered immediate and sustained market declines. US stock indexes, including the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq, fell sharply for a second consecutive day, each closing down 1.4%. European markets suffered similarly, with the German Dax plummeting 3.5% and the French CAC falling 2%. The UK's FTSE 100 ended the day down 1.2%, with Chancellor Rachel Reeves warning of inevitable knock-on effects, including slower economic growth and higher inflation, regardless of ...

Crowds of 273 to Champions League - rise of Europe's 'hottest property'

## From West Wales to the Champions League: The Meteoric Rise of Nicky Hayen Nicky Hayen's journey is the stuff of football fairytales. Just three years after leading semi-professional Haverfordwest County in the Welsh Premier League, the 44-year-old Belgian finds himself managing Club Brugge in the Champions League knockout stages, facing off against Aston Villa. His ascension is nothing short of breathtaking, a testament to his unwavering dedication and tactical acumen. Hayen's appointment at Haverfordwest on New Year's Eve 2021 was initially perceived as a surprise. He was the first Belgian to manage in the Cymru Premier, a pioneering move in a league largely dominated by British and Irish managers. Yet, his impact was immediate and transformative. Rob Edwards, Haverfordwest's chairman and a close friend of Hayen, remembers the manager's relentless work ethic: "He was a workaholic. Up at dawn analyzing opposition footage, still at it ...