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Macron visits Netherlands after Taiwan comments make waves

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 22:05:39 GMT

AMSTERDAM (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron begins a two-day state visit to the Netherlands on Tuesday and is making a speech on his vision for the future of Europe.The speech Tuesday afternoon at a theater in The Hague comes after Macron raised eyebrows with comments on Taiwan after his recent visit to China.“The question we need to answer, as Europeans, is the following: Is it in our interest to accelerate (a crisis) on Taiwan? No,” Macron was quoted as saying in an interview published Sunday in French newspaper Les Echos and Politico Europe. “The worst thing would be to think that we Europeans must become followers on this topic and take our cue from the U.S. agenda and a Chinese overreaction.”The remarks raised questions about whether Macron’s views are in line with the European Union’s position and whether the bloc of 27 is able to become the “third superpower” that Macron says he hopes to build within “a few years.”The interview was Friday, before China launched large-sc...

Braves face the Reds leading series 1-0

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 22:05:39 GMT

Cincinnati Reds (4-5) vs. Atlanta Braves (7-4)Atlanta; Tuesday, 7:20 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Reds: Luis Cessa (0-0); Braves: Kyle Wright (0-0)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Braves -227, Reds +187; over/under is 9 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Atlanta Braves lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Cincinnati Reds.Atlanta is 7-4 overall and 2-3 in home games. The Braves have a 3-0 record in games when they hit two or more home runs.Cincinnati has a 4-5 record overall and a 1-3 record in road games. Reds hitters have a collective .431 slugging percentage to rank ninth in the majors.The matchup Tuesday is the second meeting between these teams this season.TOP PERFORMERS:LAST 10 GAMES: Braves: 6-4, .000 batting average, 3.90 ERA, outscored opponents by three runsReds: 4-5, .000 batting average, 4.55 ERA, outscored by four runsINJURIES: Braves: Travis d’Arnaud: 7-Day IL (concussion), Michael Harris II: 10-Day IL (back), Collin McHugh: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Max Fried: 15-Day IL (left ha...

Rockies bring 1-0 series advantage over Cardinals into game 2

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 22:05:39 GMT

St. Louis Cardinals (3-7) vs. Colorado Rockies (5-6)Denver; Tuesday, 8:40 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Cardinals: Miles Mikolas (0-0); Rockies: Kyle Freeland (0-0)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Cardinals -166, Rockies +143; over/under is 11 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Rockies bring a 1-0 lead into the next game of the series against the St. Louis Cardinals.Colorado had a 68-94 record overall and a 41-40 record at home last season. The Rockies scored 4.3 runs per game while allowing 5.4 in the 2022 season.St. Louis has a 3-7 record overall and a 1-3 record on the road. The Cardinals have gone 0-5 in games when they have allowed at least one home run.Tuesday’s game is the second time these teams match up this season.TOP PERFORMERS:LAST 10 GAMES: Rockies: 4-6, .000 batting average, 5.65 ERA, outscored by 16 runsCardinals: 3-7, .000 batting average, 4.97 ERA, outscored by nine runsINJURIES: Rockies: German Marquez: day-to-day (forearm), Daniel Bard: 15-Day IL (anxiety), Randal ...

Phillies face the Marlins with 1-0 series lead

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 22:05:39 GMT

Miami Marlins (4-7) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (4-6)Philadelphia; Tuesday, 6:40 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Marlins: Jesus Luzardo (0-0); Phillies: Aaron Nola (0-0)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Phillies -157, Marlins +135; over/under is 7 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Phillies lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Miami Marlins.Philadelphia has a 3-1 record in home games and a 4-6 record overall. Phillies hitters are batting a collective .285, the best team batting average in the NL.Miami went 69-93 overall and 35-46 on the road a season ago. The Marlins batted .230 as a team in the 2022 season with a .658 OPS.The teams meet Tuesday for the second time this season.TOP PERFORMERS:LAST 10 GAMES: Phillies: 4-6, .000 batting average, 5.40 ERA, outscored by 10 runsMarlins: 4-6, .000 batting average, 5.59 ERA, outscored by 29 runsINJURIES: Phillies: Darick Hall: 10-Day IL (thumb), Noah Song: 15-Day IL (back), Cristopher Sanchez: 15-Day IL (left tricep), Bryce Harper: 10-Day IL...

New York Mets and San Diego Padres play in game 2 of series

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 22:05:39 GMT

San Diego Padres (6-5, third in the NL West) vs. New York Mets (6-5, second in the NL East)New York; Tuesday, 7:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Padres: Ryan Weathers (0-0); Mets: David Peterson (0-0)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Mets -143, Padres +122; over/under is 8 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The New York Mets play the San Diego Padres, leading the series 1-0.New York has gone 3-1 in home games and 6-5 overall. The Mets have a 5-0 record in games when they out-hit their opponents.San Diego has a 6-5 record overall and a 3-2 record in road games. The Padres are fifth in the majors with 15 total home runs, averaging 1.4 per game.The matchup Tuesday is the second time these teams meet this season.TOP PERFORMERS:LAST 10 GAMES: Mets: 5-5, .000 batting average, 4.50 ERA, outscored by four runsPadres: 6-4, .000 batting average, 4.08 ERA, outscored opponents by eight runsINJURIES: Mets: Omar Narvaez: 10-Day IL (calf), Sam Coonrod: 60-Day IL (lat), Bryce Montes de Oca: 60-Day IL (elbow), Tommy Hun...

Diamondbacks host the Brewers on 4-game home win streak

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 22:05:39 GMT

Milwaukee Brewers (7-3) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (7-4)Phoenix; Tuesday, 9:40 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Brewers: Corbin Burnes (0-0); Diamondbacks: Merrill Kelly (0-0)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Brewers -135, Diamondbacks +115; over/under is 8 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Arizona Diamondbacks host the Milwaukee Brewers aiming to extend a four-game home winning streak.Arizona went 74-88 overall and 40-41 at home a season ago. The Diamondbacks scored 4.3 runs per game while allowing 4.6 in the 2022 season.Milwaukee is 7-3 overall and 2-2 in road games. Brewers hitters have a collective .348 on-base percentage, the third-ranked percentage in the NL.Tuesday’s game is the second time these teams match up this season.TOP PERFORMERS:LAST 10 GAMES: Diamondbacks: 7-3, .000 batting average, 4.40 ERA, outscored opponents by six runsBrewers: 7-3, .000 batting average, 2.66 ERA, outscored opponents by 22 runsINJURIES: Diamondbacks: Cole Sulser: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Mark Melancon: 60-Day IL ...

Taiwán afirma que 54 aviones de combate chinos cruzaron este lunes su zona de defensa aérea

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 22:05:39 GMT

(CNN) — El Ministerio de Defensa de Taiwán declaró que 54 aviones de combate chinos cruzaron este lunes la línea mediana del estrecho de Taiwán hacia su zona de identificación de defensa aérea (ADIZ, por sus siglas en inglés), mientras que un total de 91 aviones de combate chinos fueron detectados cerca de la isla. Añadió que también se detectaron 12 buques de guerra chinos.China reclama Taiwán como territorio soberano y afirma que no reconoce su ADIZ.Se trata del mayor número de aviones de guerra chinos que han cruzado la ADIZ de Taiwán en un solo día desde principios de este año. El récord más alto de incursiones diarias databa de octubre de 2021, cuando 56 aviones de combate chinos cruzaron la ADIZ de Taiwán.El ejército de China ensaya un “rodeo” a Taiwán en respuesta a una reunión con un funcionario de EE.UU.Un mapa de vuelos proporcionado por el Ministerio de Defensa taiwanés mostró que entre los aviones que entraron en la ADIZ de Taiwán había cazas chinos, av...

France finally warms up to the Dutch in economic security push

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 22:05:39 GMT

France and the Netherlands suddenly have a lot in common as Europe’s economic security trumps older frictions ahead of French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Amsterdam and The Hague this week. Macron and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte plan to announce several pacts to work together on semiconductors, quantum computing and nuclear energy as well as a so-called “pact for innovation and sustainable growth” endorsed by business organizations from both countries. But the Elysée also sees the trip as showing it’s on the same page as the Dutch on championing European industry and being aware of security risks, including export controls of sensitive technology to China.“Our vision of things has become less of a caricature. It’s not about The Hague being very open [trade-wise] and frugal and Paris being essentially solitary and protectionist. Things are more complex than that,” said an Elysée official who was not authorized to be identified when speak...

Swiss lawmakers pick apart Credit Suisse woes ahead of deal

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 22:05:39 GMT

GENEVA (AP) — Switzerland’s parliament is opening a special session Tuesday to scrutinize the state-imposed takeover of Swiss bank Credit Suisse by rival UBS — and possibly considering strengthening the legal arsenal to better gird against financial blowups.The debate could run up to three days, with expectations that lawmakers will voice — and need to iron out — disagreements over the 3 billion Swiss franc ($3.25 billion) fusion of the country’s top two banks, a thunderclap for a country that prides itself on finesse and acumen in finance. Swiss authorities stepped in as shares of Credit Suisse and other banks plunged last month after the failure of two U.S. banks sparked concerns about other potentially shaky institutions in the global financial system. Credit Suisse is among 30 financial institutions known as globally systemically important banks, and authorities worried about the fallout if it were to fail.Lawmakers were expected to raise concerns about thousands of expect...

Ukrainian PM to meet with Trudeau today : In The News for April 11

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 22:05:39 GMT

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what’s on the radar of our editors for the morning of April 11 …What we are watching in Canada …Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is scheduled to meet his Ukrainian counterpart in Toronto this morning.Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal is expected to thank Canada for its support of his country, while also pressing for more help in the form of weapons and money.Canada has contributed billions of dollars in economic and military aid to Ukraine since Russia invaded its neighbour in February 2022.That includes a $2.4-billion loan announced in last month’s federal budget, as well as tanks, armoured vehicles and ammunition.Shmyhal’s visit comes as reports suggest the Ukrainian military is preparing a spring offensive aimed at pushing Russian forces from the east of the country.The visit also coincides with the apparent leak of secret U.S. documents on social me...