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Ukraine minister: G7 support crucial for longer war with Russia

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:39 GMT

Serhiy Marenko (pictured), Ukrainian finance minister, said that the war may last longer than anticipated.Marchenko stated that the Group of Seven (G7) Finance Ministers assured him at this week's International Monetary Fund & World Bank Meetings in Washington, they would support Ukraine as long as necessary. This is a change from last year when Ukraine was under more pressure to end its war.He said that the new pledge of economic assistance - a four-year, $15.6 billion IMF loan - was "tremendously important" for Ukraine. The country is now in its second year of war following Russia's invasion of 24 February 2022.He said: "It is a great help to us because we know that the IMF and G7 nations, as well as supporters of Ukraine will provide money for our needs over a period of four years. Compared to the last spring meeting, I feel more confident that we can win this war."He acknowledged that the military conflict may continue for some time."We should prepare for the possibility tha...

Stars’ Pavelski leaves after a hit becomes minor on review

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:39 GMT

DALLAS (AP) — Dallas center Joe Pavelski left the Stars’ loss in their playoff opener after taking a massive hit from Minnesota defenseman Matt Dumba, who wasn’t assessed a major penalty for that after a lengthy replay review by officials Monday night.Dumba did get a two-minute minor for roughing, though the referees had initially announced a five-minute major penalty after the play midway through the second period of the game that the Wild won 3-2 in double overtime. “To be honest, I thought it was a clean hit. I figured (the refs) were going to see the same. Shoulder on shoulder,” Dumba said. “I don’t even know why I got the roughing, probably because I was just in the box already.”Pavelski appeared wobbly as he was helped off the ice. Coach Pete DeBoer, who said after the game that he hadn’t yet looked at the play in depth, said the 38-year-old center hit his head on the ice when he fell. “We have the best officials in the world. They called a five, they reviewe...

“Apoyar a Ucrania durante todo el tiempo que sea necesario”: el compromiso del G7

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:39 GMT

KARUIZAWA, Japón – Los ministros de Exteriores del G7 se comprometieron este martes a intensificar sus sanciones a Rusia y a “apoyar a Ucrania durante todo el tiempo que sea necesario”, y advirtieron a Moscú sobre “graves consecuencias” si emplea armas nucleares.“Condenamos la guerra de agresión de Rusia contra Ucrania, que constituye una grave violación del derecho internacional. Rusia debe retirar todas sus fuerzas y equipos de Ucrania de forma inmediata e incondicional”, recogió la declaración conjunta adoptada hoy al término de la reunión de Exteriores que el Grupo de los Siete celebró en la ciudad nipona de Karuizawa.Los cancilleres de Japón, Alemania, Canadá, Francia, Italia, Reino Unido y Estados Unidos dijeron que proporcionarán un apoyo “sostenido” a Kiev en materia de “seguridad, económica e institucional”, según dicho texto, donde también se comprometen a intensificar sanciones contra Rusia y hacerlo de for...

Diamondbacks play the Cardinals leading series 1-0

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:39 GMT

Arizona Diamondbacks (10-7, first in the NL West) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (7-10, fifth in the NL Central)St. Louis; Tuesday, 7:45 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Diamondbacks: Drey Jameson (2-0, 1.46 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, 12 strikeouts); Cardinals: Jordan Montgomery (2-1, 2.45 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 17 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Cardinals -169, Diamondbacks +144; over/under is 8 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Arizona Diamondbacks face the St. Louis Cardinals with a 1-0 series lead.St. Louis has a 4-7 record in home games and a 7-10 record overall. The Cardinals are 2-8 in games when they have given up a home run.Arizona is 10-7 overall and 5-5 in road games. The Diamondbacks have the eighth-ranked team ERA in the NL at 4.38.The teams play Tuesday for the second time this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Nolan Arenado has three doubles and two home runs for the Cardinals. Arenado is 12-for-40 with two doubles and two home runs over the past 10 games.Josh Rojas has six doubles and six RBI for the Diamond...

Mathias leads Pirates against the Rockies after 4-hit performance

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:39 GMT

Pittsburgh Pirates (10-7, third in the NL Central) vs. Colorado Rockies (5-12, fifth in the NL West)Denver; Tuesday, 8:40 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Pirates: Vince Velasquez (1-2, 5.40 ERA, 1.58 WHIP, 10 strikeouts); Rockies: Jose Urena (0-2, 9.90 ERA, 2.50 WHIP, seven strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Pirates -112, Rockies -107; over/under is 12 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Pirates play the Colorado Rockies after Mark Mathias had four hits against the Rockies on Monday.Colorado has a 5-12 record overall and a 3-5 record at home. The Rockies have a 5-1 record in games when they out-hit their opponents.Pittsburgh has a 10-7 record overall and a 7-4 record in road games. The Pirates have a 3-1 record in games decided by one run.The teams square off Tuesday for the second time this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Elias Diaz has four doubles and two home runs for the Rockies. Kris Bryant is 13-for-41 with two doubles, two home runs and four RBI over the last 10 games.Bryan Reynolds...

Braves try to keep win streak going against the Padres

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:39 GMT

Atlanta Braves (13-4, first in the NL East) vs. San Diego Padres (8-10, third in the NL West)San Diego; Tuesday, 9:40 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: Spencer Strider (1-0, 3.38 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 27 strikeouts); Padres: Blake Snell (0-2, 7.62 ERA, 2.15 WHIP, 16 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Braves -140, Padres +119; over/under is 7 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Atlanta Braves are looking to keep a seven-game win streak intact when they take on the San Diego Padres.San Diego is 4-7 in home games and 8-10 overall. The Padres have a 5-2 record in games when they scored at least five runs.Atlanta has a 9-1 record on the road and a 13-4 record overall. Braves hitters have a collective .454 slugging percentage to rank fourth in the majors.Tuesday’s game is the sixth time these teams square off this season. The Padres hold a 3-2 advantage in the season series.TOP PERFORMERS: Xander Bogaerts has three doubles and four home runs while hitting .362 for the Padres. Nelson Cruz is 1...

Giants come into matchup against the Marlins on losing streak

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:39 GMT

San Francisco Giants (5-10, fourth in the NL West) vs. Miami Marlins (9-8, third in the NL East)Miami; Tuesday, 6:40 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Giants: Alex Wood (0-0, 1.17 ERA, 1.57 WHIP, eight strikeouts); Marlins: Edward Cabrera (0-1, 4.63 ERA, 1.97 WHIP, 10 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Giants -117, Marlins -102; over/under is 8 runsBOTTOM LINE: The San Francisco Giants look to stop their four-game skid with a victory against the Miami Marlins.Miami is 9-8 overall and 6-5 at home. The Marlins have a 7-1 record in games when they out-hit their opponents.San Francisco has a 3-6 record in road games and a 5-10 record overall. The Giants are 4-2 in games when they have more hits than their opponents.Tuesday’s game is the second time these teams square off this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Luis Arraez ranks fourth on the Marlins with a .455 batting average, and has four doubles, a triple, a home run, six walks and seven RBI. Arraez is 14-for-32 with a home run and five RBI...

Food prices surge at European Parliament

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:39 GMT

STRASBOURG — The price of food — and also much-needed coffee — at the European Parliament is set to increase between 6 and 14 percent from April as a result of inflation.Signs at the so-called Flower Bar and the MEPs’ restaurant, seen by POLITICO in Strasbourg on Monday, said the uptick is due to higher costs of ingredients, energy and salaries.David Gueble, the Parliament’s executive chef, said that they had been asking for a price rise for a long time. “We can’t sell at a loss,” the chef said. “For us it was vital to be able to continue working.”But he promised the costs would remain “attractive.”Signs said, “We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.”The increase will affect cafes and cafeterias used by officials, lawmakers and visitors at the European Parliament’s buildings in Strasbourg, Brussels and Luxembourg. “EP catering service providers are nonsubsidised in the three places of work,” a European Parliament spokesperson said. The ...

Green groups take EU Commission to court over sustainable investment list

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:39 GMT

NGOs are stepping up their fight against Brussels’ decision to label nuclear energy and natural gas as sustainable investments. Eight Greenpeace organizations on Tuesday plan to file a lawsuit at the Court of Justice of the EU against the European Commission over its decision to label nuclear and gas as sustainable in its so-called taxonomy, which aims to channel investor cash into the green transition. Legal charity ClientEarth, the WWF European Policy Office, Friends of the Earth Germany and Transport & Environment will file a similar lawsuit related to natural gas only. “By including gas and nuclear into the taxonomy, it has become the contrary of what it was meant to be,” said Nina Treu, director of Greenpeace Germany, which is among the Greenpeace organizations taking the EU executive to court. “Instead of hindering greenwashing, it has now become a tool for greenwashing.” The Commission’s complementary delegated act on nuclear and g...

T. rex skeleton expected to fetch millions at Zurich auction

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:39 GMT

BERN, Switzerland (AP) — Interested investors may have to dig deep into their pockets to claim a giant Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton going up for auction on Tuesday — a first in Europe — that’s been dug up from three sites in the United States and could make the ultimate ornament for a tycoon’s abode or other eye-popping display.The 293 T. rex bones, assembled and erected into a growling 11.6-meter-long (38-foot-long) and 3.9-meter-high (12.8-foot-high) posture, are expected to fetch 5 million to 8 million Swiss francs ($5.6-$8.9 million) when it goes under the hammer at a Zurich auction house.Promoters say the composite T. rex — dubbed “Trinity” and drawn from three sites in the Hell Creek and Lance Creek formations of Montana and Wyoming — was built from specimens retrieved between 2008 and 2013. More than half of the restored fossil is “original bone material,” and Koller auction house says the skull is particularly rare and was remarkably well-preserved. “When din...