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Article content TEL AVIV — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu testified Tuesday in his corruption trial, becoming the country’s first sitting leader to take the stand as a criminal defendant and marking an unprecedented moment in its political history. Recommended Videos The trial is unfolding against the backdrop of the war in Gaza, an incursion by Israeli forces into Syria and a tenuous ceasefire in Lebanon. Netanyahu has tried for years to avoid appearing in court, with critics accusing him of undermining Israel’s judicial system, most recently by encouraging members of his right wing Likud party to call for the firing of the attorney general. “The only thing in front of me is the future of the state, not my own future,” Netanyahu said after being sworn in. He said he would “tell my truth, to the best of my recollection,” and refused to take a seat at the defendants’ bench until journalists were cleared from the room. Netanyahu said he hoped the trial “will not be interrupted too much” despite his duties to the army and the state. In the first hours of his testimony, paper notes were delivered to him — evidence, he said, that the developing situations outside the walls of the underground court chamber still demanded his attention. “I want to testify, but I am leading Israel on seven fronts,” he said, referring to Gaza, the West Bank, Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, Iraq and Iran. “We must strike the right balance between the needs of the court and the needs of the nation.” The stakes have never been higher — both for Netanyahu, who may ultimately face jail time, and for the court itself, which the prime minister’s far-right supporters have characterized as a threat to democracy. Here’s what to know. What is Netanyahu on trial for? Netanyahu is facing charges of fraud, breach of trust and accepting bribes in three separate cases brought to the court more than four years ago. Netanyahu is accused of exploiting his office for personal gain; accepting extravagant gifts — including champagne, cigars, jewelry and other items worth hundreds of thousands of dollars in total — in exchange for diplomatic favours for billionaire friends; and offering favourable regulatory treatment to one of Israel’s largest media moguls in return for positive media coverage. In the opening minutes of his testimony, he asserted that the indictment’s characterization of himself and his family as “hedonists” was “absurd.” He said he works 17 to 18 hours a day, eats meals at his desk, goes to sleep at 1 a.m. or 2 a.m. and almost never sees his family — citing the pressures he encountered during the Obama administration and amid confrontations with world leaders in what he said was the defence of Israel’s national security interests. The allegations that he received illicit and luxurious gifts are “doubly absurd,” Netanyahu said. He added that he does not even like champagne and, while he does “sometimes sin with a cigar,” he rarely gets an opportunity to smoke them because of the demands of his job. Police have already interviewed Netanyahu and his wife Sara multiple times, but Tuesday will be the first time he takes the witness stand. Netanyahu denies all wrongdoing and has rejected public calls for his resignation, including from some of the families of hostages still held in Gaza, who accuse Israel’s longest-serving leader of prolonging the war for his political survival. Yoav Sapir, a former chief public defender who is now academic director of the Taubenschlag Institute of Criminal Law at Tel Aviv University, said the trial could further undermine the public’s faith in government — already shaken by the security failures of Oct. 7 and growing political polarization. “That there is no legal barrier for an indicted prime minister to serve doesn’t mean it’s the right thing to do,” Sapir said. How will the trial play out? In his testimony, Netanyahu depicted himself as the victim of a leftist conspiracy. “I heard in the media that I want to avoid the trial. What idiocy,” he said in a televised news conference Monday night. “For eight years I have been waiting to present the truth and finally explode the delusional, unfounded accusations, the brutal witch hunt.” Though the trial falls under the purview of the Jerusalem District Court, the proceedings will take place in an underground room in a Tel Aviv courthouse approved by Netanyahu’s security team. The prime minister and his allies have repeatedly objected to him appearing in court during ongoing wars, saying it could threaten national security. Miri Regev, the transport minister and a member of Netanyahu’s Likud party, told reporters outside the court that it was a “disgrace” that the prime minister was required to take the stand while the war in Gaza was continuing. She was among a group of politicians from the coalition government — including national security minister Itamar Ben Gvir and communications minister Shlomo Karhi, both of whom have called for the Attorney General to be fired — who attended the hearing to support Netanyahu. To get inside, they had to walk around Hostage Square, the main protest site against Netanyahu’s failure to secure the return of those still held in Gaza. Starting next week, Netanyahu will be required to testify three days a week, six hours per day, for several weeks. In the first section of the hearing, he will answer open-ended questions from his own attorneys and have the chance to directly address the charges against him, which have been the subject of years of proceedings, with hundreds of witnesses appearing so far. Next, prosecutors will begin their cross-examination. Political observers say Netanyahu may try to avoid this second phase for as long as possible. “We will see endless interruptions, which only back up the Prime Minister’s narrative that he is trying to run a war, and the judiciary is preventing it,” said Gayil Talshir, a political scientist at Hebrew University. Education Minister Yoav Kisch, a Netanyahu loyalist, on Sunday posted on X that he would request a three-month postponement of the hearing “in light of the strategic change in our region” following the fall of Bashar al-Assad in Syria. Could the trial affect Israeli policy in Gaza? The impact of the trial is expected to ripple well beyond the courtroom, and comes amid new negotiations over a potential ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza. Some analysts say Netanyahu’s decision in recent weeks to revive the talks — after months of resisting pressure from Washington to agree to a deal with Hamas — could be, in part, an effort to deflect attention from the criminal proceedings against him. Revelations in the trial could intensify public demands for fresh elections which, according to Israeli public opinion polls, Netanyahu would likely lose. “Netanyahu is attempting to remain the prime minister for all the remaining years of his trial, and to avoid at all costs going to an early election,” Talshir said. While the overwhelming majority of Israelis support ending the war in Gaza and bringing home the 100 hostages still being held, Netanyahu’s far-right coalition partners have threatened to bring down the government if he agrees to wind down the conflict and withdraw troops from Gaza. As a result, Talshir said, the talks may continue, but an agreement could still remain out of reach. “Netanyahu needs positive media,” she said, “but he will most likely only agree to a deal that his far-right partners can stomach.An image shared on X allegedly shows people looting a Target after Daniel Penny was acquitted of criminally negligent homicide in the death of Jordan Neely. Are black people really outraged over Jordan Neely or are they just looking for an excuse to get free stuff tonight? pic.twitter.com/D315QXSGA1 — Anthony (@AnthonyG0528) December 9, 2024 Verdict: False The image was actually taken in 2020 during protests of George Floyd’s death. Fact Check: Penny spoke out about Neely’s death following his acquittal, saying that he kept him in a chokehold for other’s safety, according to CNN . The case was dismissed after the jury could not reach a verdict, and he and his legal team celebrated afterwards, the outlet reported. The photo appears to show a group of men looting a Target, one with a hammer raised above a self-checkout machine, which already has its glass screen broken. The caption claims it was taken in response to the verdict. “Are black people really outraged over Jordan Neely or are they just looking for an excuse to get free stuff tonight?” the post reads. This image is miscaptioned, however. The photo was originally posted to Getty Images in May 2020. Its caption reads, “A looter tried to break in the cash register. Looters entered the Target store on Lake Street and made out with merchandise on the second day of protest in the death of George Floyd.” (RELATED: Image Of Customers Lined Up Outside Target For Black Friday Is Not Recent) The image can also be found in a news report at the time from Fox Business .
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New York Giants (2-9) at Dallas (4-7) Thursday, 4:30 p.m. EST, Fox BetMGM NFL Odds: Cowboys by 4. Against the spread: Giants 3-8; Cowboys 3-8. Series record: Cowboys lead 76-47-2. Last meeting: Cowboys beat Giants 20-15 on Sept. 26, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Last week: Giants lost to Buccaneers 30-7; Cowboys beat Commanders 34-26. Giants offense: overall (24), rush (19), pass (28), scoring (32) Giants defense: overall (19), rush (30), pass (7), scoring (17) Cowboys offense: overall (21), rush (31), pass (8), scoring (T22) Cowboys defense: overall (27), rush (31), pass (21), scoring (31) Turnover differential: Giants minus-6; Cowboys minus-9. WR Malik Nabers. The No. 6 overall pick in the draft had a team-high six receptions for 64 yards despite not being targeted in the first half as the Giants fell behind the Bucs 23-0. Coach Brian Daboll said he is not going to let that happen again. Against Dallas in Week 4, Nabers had a season-high 12 catches for 115 yards, with a long of 39 yards. He was targeted 15 times by Daniel Jones. He sustained a concussion on the last attempt and missed the next two games. RB Rico Dowdle just had his second game of at least 85 yards, finishing with 86 on the road against the Commanders. The undrafted fifth-year player who has taken over as the lead back is looking to sustain momentum for the first time. After finishing with 87 yards in a victory at Pittsburgh, Dowdle came home and was held to a season-low 25 yards in a 47-9 loss to Detroit. Dallas' 31st-ranked run game has been marked by that kind of inconsistency, or worse, all season. Giants DL Dexter Lawrence vs. Cowboys OL. Lawrence is tied for sixth in the NFL with a career-high nine sacks, and the Dallas offensive front has been in flux most of the season. Injuries and youth have kept the Cowboys from establishing a rushing attack in most games. Dallas is coming off an effective showing on the ground and Cooper Rush's best performance in three starts filling in for injured star QB Dak Prescott. Lawrence will test the Cowboys' ability to get the run game going and protect Rush. Giants QB Tommy DeVito emerged with a sore throwing arm from his first start replacing the benched and subsequently released Jones. Daboll said it was uncertain whether DeVito would play and that Drew Lock would get extra reps in practice just in case. ... OLB Azeez Ojulari, who has six sacks and 10 QB hits, was placed on injured reserve with a toe injury. ... LT Jermaine Eluemunor, who started the first 11 games, was ruled out with a quad injury. ... DL Armon Watts won't play because of a shoulder issue. ... The Cowboys will be without perennial All-Pro RG Zack Martin for a second consecutive game with ankle and shoulder injuries. ... CB Trevon Diggs, a 2021 All-Pro, is questionable with groin and knee issues after also missing the Washington game. ... LG Tyler Smith, who injured an ankle about the same time Martin did late in the game against Houston on Nov. 18, says he will play after sitting against the Commanders. ... TE Jake Ferguson has been ruled out with a concussion for the second week in a row. ... WR Brandin Cooks was activated off IR. He hasn't played since the first meeting with the Giants because of a knee issue. The Cowboys have won 14 of the past 15 meetings with the Giants. Matching seven-game winning streaks for Dallas are separated by a New York victory in the 2020 season finale. ... This is the second Thanksgiving meeting in three seasons for the NFC East rivals. There had been just one before that, a 30-3 Dallas victory in 1992. The Cowboys won 28-20 two years ago. The Giants are 0-4 on the holiday since a 13-6 win at Detroit in 1982. The 16 combined losses for New York and Dallas are the most going into a Cowboys Thanksgiving game, according to Sportradar. The previous high was 14 three times, most recently in 2020 when Washington beat Dallas 41-16 in a matchup of seven-loss teams. Washington made the playoffs that season as the NFC East champ at 7-9. ... The first Dallas-New York meeting also was on Thursday. That happened last season with Green Bay and Detroit. The previous — and only other — time was 1923 with the Chicago Bears and Chicago Cardinals. ... The Giants' six-game losing streak is their longest since a nine-game skid, the franchise record, in 2019. ... The Cowboys ended a five-game losing streak with the victory at Washington but are 0-5 at home. It’s the worst home start since Dallas lost all eight games at old Texas Stadium while finishing 1-15 in 1989, the year owner Jerry Jones bought the team. The home losing streak is six going back to a wild-card loss to Green Bay in January. Before losing to the Packers, the Cowboys had won 16 in a row at AT&T Stadium. ... DeVito was 21 of 31 for 189 yards in his first action this season against the Buccaneers. He was sacked four times. ... WR Wan’Dale Robinson has 61 catches, surpassing his career high of 60 in 2023. ... Nabers has 67 catches, the most by a player in his first nine games. Puka Nacua of the Rams set the record of 64 last season. ... WR Darius Slayton had his streak of catching a pass snapped at 26 games against Tampa Bay. ... New York has gone 11 consecutive games without a positive turnover differential, extending the longest single-season streak in franchise history. ... The Giants have not intercepted a pass in 10 consecutive games, tying the NFL record held by the 1976-77 San Francisco 49ers and the 2017 Oakland Raiders. ... New York has one sack in the past three games after getting an NFL-high 35 through the first eight games. ... The Giants have the fewest points in the league (163) and they have played seven games without scoring a first-half touchdown. ... Rookie S Tyler Nubin has led New York with 12 tackles each of the past two games. ... Rush had his highest passer rating as the Dallas starter at 117.6 against the Commanders. He threw for two touchdowns with no interceptions. Rush beat the Giants for one of his victories when he went 4-1 filling in for Prescott early in 2022. He had a TD with no picks in a 23-16 win. ... WR CeeDee Lamb leads the NFL with 77 catches. He and Jarvis Landry are the only players in league history with at least 70 catches in each of their first five seasons. Lamb led the NFL last season with a career-high 135 grabs. ... Star pass rusher Micah Parsons had two sacks against the Commanders and has a sack in each of his three Thanksgiving games. ... WR/KR KaVontae Turpin, who returned a kickoff 99 yards for a touchdown against Washington, is the fifth player since the 1970 merger to have TDs on punt and kickoff returns along with a scoring catch of at least 60 yards. The most recent was Chicago's Devin Hester in 2007. Lamb has averaged 91 yards receiving per game against the Giants in his career, but without a bunch of touchdowns (four). While the Giants lag in most team statistical categories, they do have the seventh-best pass defense in the NFL. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nflWall Street stocks declined on Wednesday, retreating from records after pricing data showed an uptick in inflation, as leading companies fell after earnings reports. After three straight closing records for the Dow and Tuesday's record for the S&P 500, both dropped along with the Nasdaq in the final full trading session of the week. The Dow Jones finished down 0.3 percent at 44,722. The S&P 500 fell 0.4 percent to 5,998, while the Nasdaq shed 0.6 percent to 19,060. Despite Wednesday's lacklustre session, investors are optimistic about the upcoming period. A note from CFRA Research pointed out that December has historically been the strongest month of the year for the S&P 500 since World War II. "We project additional new highs through year-end as the S&P approaches our 6,145 target level," CFRA said in the note. "However, the year ahead could offer additional challenges, which will likely lead to a below-average full-year gain." The personal consumption expenditures price index rose 2.3 percent in the 12 months to October, up from 2.1 percent in September, the Commerce Department announced. The benchmark is closely watched by the Federal Reserve. Futures markets currently place the odds at about two-thirds that the Fed will cut interest rates again in December by a quarter of a percentage point. Among individual companies, both Dell Technologies and HP Inc. fell sharply on disappointment with their profit outlooks. Dell slumped 12.3 percent and HP lost 11.4 percent. Department store Nordstrom also retreated, sinking 8.2 percent as it reported a 4.6 percent increase in revenues. But the company also reported lower profits in a move attributed to higher costs. Markets will be closed on Thursday and open for only a half-day on Friday. (AFP)Los Angeles Chargers (7-4) at Atlanta (6-5) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Chargers by 1 1/2 Series record: Falcons lead 8-4. Against the spread: Chargers 7-3-1, Falcons 5-6. Last meeting: Chargers beat Falcons 20-17 on Nov. 6, 2022, in Atlanta. Last week: Ravens beat Chargers, 30-23; Falcons had bye week following 38-6 loss at Denver on Nov. 17. Chargers offense: overall (21), rush (13), pass (20), scoring (18). Chargers defense: overall (13), rush (10), pass (10), scoring (13). Falcons offense: overall (8), rush (14), pass (5), scoring (16). Falcons defense: overall (25), rush (19), pass (26), scoring (26). Turnover differential: Chargers plus-8, Falcons minus-3. RB Gus Edwards could move up as the lead back for Los Angeles as J.K Dobbins (knee) is expected to miss the game . Edwards was activated from injured reserve earlier this month following an ankle injury and had nine carries for 11 yards with a touchdown in Monday night's 30-23 loss to Baltimore. WR Drake London has 61 catches, leaving him four away from becoming the first player in team history to have at least 65 receptions in each of his first three seasons. London has 710 receiving yards, leaving him 140 away from becoming the first player in team history with at least 850 in each of his first three seasons. Falcons RB Bijan Robinson vs. Chargers run defense. Robinson was shut down by Denver, gaining only 35 yards on 12 carries, and the Atlanta offense couldn't recover. The Chargers rank 10th in the league against the run, so it will be a challenge for the Falcons to find a way to establish a ground game with Robinson and Tyler Allgeier. A solid running attack would create an opportunity for offensive coordinator Zac Robinson to establish the play-action passes for quarterback Kirk Cousins. Dobbins appeared to injure his right knee in the first half of the loss to the Ravens, though coach Jim Harbaugh did not provide details. ... The Falcons needed the bye to give a long list of injured players an opportunity to heal. WR WR KhaDarel Hodge (neck) did not practice on Wednesday. WR Darnell Mooney (Achilles), CB Kevin King (concussion), DL Zach Harrison (knee, Achilles) and WR Casey Washington (concussion) were hurt in the 38-6 loss at Denver on Nov. 17 and were limited on Wednesday. CB Mike Hughes (neck), nickel back Dee Alford (hamstring), ILB Troy Andersen (knee), TE Charlie Woerner (concussion) and ILB JD Bertrand (concussion) also were limited on Wednesday after not playing against Denver. C Drew Dalman (ankle) could return. The Chargers have won the past three games in the series following six consecutive wins by the Falcons from 1991-2012. Los Angeles took a 33-30 overtime win in Atlanta in 2016 before the Chargers added 20-17 wins at home in 2020 and in Atlanta in 2022. The Falcons won the first meeting between the teams, 41-0 in San Diego in 1973. Each team has built its record on success against the soft NFC South. Atlanta is 4-1 against division rivals. Los Angeles is 2-0 against the NFC South this season. The Chargers have a four-game winning streak against the division. ... Atlanta is 0-2 against AFC West teams, following a 22-17 loss to Kansas City and the lopsided loss at Denver. They will complete their tour of the AFC West with a game at the Las Vegas Raiders on Dec. 16. ... The Falcons are the league's only first-place team with a negative points differential. Atlanta has been outscored 274-244. The loss of Dobbins, who has rushed for eight touchdowns, could put more pressure on QB Justin Hebert and the passing game. Herbert's favorite option has been WR Ladd McConkey, who has four TD receptions among his 49 catches for 698 yards. McConkey, the former University of Georgia standout who was drafted in the second round, could enjoy a productive return to the state against a Falcons defense that ranks only 26th against the pass. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl
Murdoch Family Trust Battle: Lachlan's Leadership ChallengedTom Brady aims dig at Bill Belichick amid Fox Sports 'bullying' clip READ MORE: Jordon Hudson breaks her silence on Bill Belichick's UNC talks By DANIEL MATTHEWS Published: 23:10, 9 December 2024 | Updated: 23:15, 9 December 2024 e-mail View comments Tom Brady jokingly aimed a shot at Bill Belichick after he was ordered off the Fox Sports set during NFL Sunday. Jay Glazer showed the legendary quarterback the door during NFL coverage this weekend, reminding him that he faced a race against time to reach SoFi Stadium to call the Rams-Bills game. Brady accused Glazer of being a 'bully' in the clip, which the sports reporter re-posted on social media on Monday night. The former Patriots and Buccaneers legend - widely considered the greatest NFL quarterback of all time - then commented on the post with a joke about Belichick. 'Jay doing his best “Bill Belichick after the 2019 season” impression,' he wrote alongside a laughing emoji. 'Kidding coach everyone knew I couldn’t resist the Florida sunshine,' added Brady, who recently began a 10-year, $375million announcing career with Fox. Tom Brady jokingly aimed a shot at Bill Belichick after he was ordered off the Fox Sports set When @TomBrady calls you a BULLY but you’re just trying to be the friend of the year!!! lol. #rookiehazing #friendoftheyear #goat #lfg @NFLonFOX pic.twitter.com/a0xd6n541H — Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) December 9, 2024 Read More Bill Belichick lifts the lid on talks with UNC as they weigh up hiring NFL legend Brady was referring to his departure from the New England Patriots, where he had won six Super Bowl rings under Belichick. After failing to agree a deal to stay with with the Patriots, Brady headed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he won yet another Vince Lombardi Trophy. Belichick and the Patriots finally parted ways in January after 24 seasons. The 72-year-old has been linked with a sensational return to coaching, however, after it was re vealed that he had interviewed with the University of North Carolina . Belichick has never coached at the college level and Brady gave a brutal response when asked if he could see him with a school team. 'No,' he emphatically responded. Tom Brady Bill Belichick Share or comment on this article: Tom Brady aims dig at Bill Belichick amid Fox Sports 'bullying' clip e-mail Add comment
MEXICO CITY, Dec 10 (Reuters) - Mexico's lower house on Tuesday approved a reform that seeks to regulate labor conditions for delivery workers and drivers working for apps such as DiDi (92Sy.MU) , opens new tab , Rappi and Uber (UBER.N) , opens new tab by ensuring access to social security and a Christmas bonus among other benefits. The general reform passed unanimously with all 462 lawmakers present voting in favor following a two-hour debate. Deputies then went on to discuss the law's particular terms before it passes to the Senate, which must vote on any changes. The ruling Morena party and its allies, who won a landslide victory in the June general election, enjoy a large majority in both houses. They have since sped through a number of reforms proposed under the current and former administrations. The reform would add Mexico to the ranks of countries such as Chile and Spain that already regulate work through digital platforms, guaranteeing basic labor rights such as a minimum wage and social security. "We celebrate this great legislative step that combines flexibility and labor rights," Labor Minister Marath Bolanos said on X after the approval, saying the law will provide certainty for the delivery apps' business model. Around 658,000 people are employed across Mexico on digital platforms, according to tax authority data. Of these, some 41% earn over the minimum wage. Opposition Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) lawmaker, Ana Isabel Gonzalez, said the reform should include safeguards protecting from violence against women, such as cracking down on the creation of fake profiles. The legislation would ensure that workers who earn at least a minimum wage on the app (around $414 per month starting in 2025) have the right to unionize and access to benefits such as social security, accident insurance, pensions, maternity leave, the right to receive company profits and a Christmas bonus. Workers earning under minimum wage would not have access to all the benefits but be protected in case of work-related accidents. President Claudia Sheinbaum sent the proposal to lawmakers early December and the law was fast-tracked to a plenary vote ahead of Congress' Christmas recess on Dec. 15. Sign up here. Reporting by Diego Ore and Aida Pelaez-Fernandez; Editing by Sarah Morland and Aurora Ellis Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles. , opens new tab Thomson Reuters Senior Correspondent based in Mexico. Reports on politics, corruption, security, migration and economy in Mexico and Central America. A Peruvian journalist with more than 20 years of experience in Latin America and the Caribbean covering elections, coups d'etat, uprisings, summits, economic crisis, natural disasters and sports. Previously based in Peru, Bolivia and Venezuela, he's fluent in Spanish and English.
US rushes to uncover new information on whereabouts of Austin Tice after collapse of Syrian regimeHamza Igamane put Rangers ahead early in the second half but Spurs battled back and Dejan Kulucevski netted an equaliser that earned his side a point from a thrilling game. Spurs almost got off to an explosive start when the ball was worked to Timo Werner in the box within the first 20 seconds but the German was thwarted and Jack Butland collected the resultant corner with ease. From there, Rangers were on top, with Ridvan Yilmaz and then Hamza Igamane having early shots at the Spurs goal. Former Celtic goalkeeper Fraser Forster had been given a loud reception from the Rangers fans when his name was read from the team sheets pre-match but he astonished the home fans ten minutes in with a fingertip save to deny a powerful shot from Nedim Bajrami that was destined for the top corner. Philippe Clement had been urging his players on from the first whistle and they continued to take the game to their more fancied opponents, with Vaclav Cerny next to threaten but choosing the wrong pass after breaking into space. The Czech winger forced a save from Forster soon after and Rangers were frustrated soon after when a low cross from Jefte was just out of Bajrami’s reach with the goal wide open to him. There was a blow for the Ibrox side just after the half hour mark though, when John Souttar went down with an apparent groin injury and he had to be replaced with Leon Balogun. Spurs had looked disjointed and wasteful but they weren’t without attacking threat and Butland had to be sharp to deny Brennan Johnson from close range, though the offside flag went up soon after. At half-time there was no doubt who the better team had been but the scoreline remained goalless. That changed just two minutes after the restart. James Tavernier carried the ball forward down the right flank and curled in a cross from deep. Hamza Igamane ran on to the ball and fired in a clinical shot low into the corner as Ibrox erupted. Dejan Kulusevski had replaced Werner at half time as Ange Postecoglou sought to get something from his side and the Swede set up Johnson but saw the forward fail to test Butland from 12 yards out. Mohamed Diomande was next to try his luck with an ambitious half-volley that went wide and the noise level at Ibrox went up another notch. Spurs made a triple change, bringing on Dominic Solanke, Pape Sarr and Lucas Bergvall for Rodrigo Bentancur, Yves Bissouma and Johnson. The visitors had another good chance soon after when James Maddison had a free-kick just outside the Rangers box but put his effort well over the bar. Rangers seemed unsure of whether to defend their lead or push for a killer second, while Spurs were putting their foot to the floor in pursuit of an equaliser. They got that with 15 minutes left to play. A swift passing move saw the side in white glide up the pitch and after an exchange of passes Kulusevski slotted a finish low past Butland to bring his side level and set up a thrilling finale. Tavernier was forced into a desperate block to deny Solanke as Spurs pushed on but there was plenty of space for the host to pour into when they took possession. Cyriel Dessers had come on to replace Igamane and he was given a golden opportunity with five minutes left. The striker slipped past Archie Gray and fired in his shot but Forster saved, forcing the ball wide when all of Ibrox thought it was destined for the back of the net. The Rangers striker had the ball in the net moments later, only to be flagged offside. Solanke had a last chance to make the headlines when Maddison picked him out in the last minute of regulation time but his weak header was collected by Butland and both sides had to reflect on missed opportunities as they were forced to settle for a point each. Get all the latest news from around the country Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the countryHunter Biden's baby mama makes stunning admission about the president's controversial pardonFirst Mireo Plus H hydrogen trains from Siemens Mobility in passenger service Siemens Mobility announced today that the first Mireo Plus H hydrogen trains have received authorization for passenger operation in time for the scheduled timetable change on December 15, 2024, and are ready to inaugurate passenger service. Their approval marks another significant milestone for emission-free mobility in the Berlin-Brandenburg and Bavarian regions, where hydrogen-powered trains will be used for the first time. CEO Rolling Stock, Siemens Mobility: “The first of these trains will now be entering passenger service and we are delighted to be a driving force behind the phasing out of diesel trains. This transition will reduce CO2 emissions and provide passengers in Germany with climate-friendly, powerful, and comfortable trains.” Niederbarnimer Eisenbahn Betriebsgesellschaft will operate on the line in Berlin-Brandenburg. These trains will save 1.1 million liters of diesel fuel per year and reduce CO2 emissions by 3,000 tons. Locally produced hydrogen will be used in the trains’ fuel cells, and water vapor will be the only emitted by-product. In addition, recovered braking energy will be used to further increase the trains’ energy efficiency. The , will replace diesel trains at Bayrische Regiobahn (BRB) for two and a half years as of Monday, December 16, 2024. Test operations will begin in stages, starting with selected runs in the East Allgäu-Lechfeld network. Operations will later be expanded and the train will then also run on the Ammersee-Altmühltal network. The new Mireo Plus H provides an environmentally friendly, quiet and efficient alternative to diesel propulsion, which is scheduled to be fully phased out in Bavaria’s regional rail system by 2040. The Mireo Plus H combines innovation with sustainability. The train has a long operating range of up to 1,200 kilometers, is powered by an H2 traction system with a high drive power of 1.7 MW for accelerating up to 1.1 m/s2, and has a top speed of 160 km/h. Employing state-of-the-art technology, the Mireo Plus H sets new standards in emission-free passenger transportation. We are especially pleased about this openness to new and innovative rail technology and that this climate-friendly and comfortable train will now be available to passengers in Bavaria and Berlin-Brandenburg. In the state of Brandenburg, Niederbarnimer Eisenbahn Betriebsgesellschaft is launching a large fleet of on its East Brandenburg network. The 31 battery trains will enter service in phases by the summer of 2025. The two-car trainset has a range of more than 120 kilometers on batteries alone. Operation of the battery-electric Mireo Plus B trains will reduce consumption of diesel fuel by around 4.4 million liters a year on the East Brandenburg network. The new trains will completely eliminate local CO2 emissions and, depending on the electricity mix, reduce broader regional emissions by around 11,500 tons per year. At the same time, the trains will significantly reduce particulate emissions. The new railcars are equipped with three doors on each side to ease access for passengers in wheelchairs or with strollers, also from lower station platforms. Each of the new trains will provide passengers with 127 seats and twelve spaces for bicycles, wheelchairs and strollers. Passengers will also have free WiFi service, a dynamic passenger information system, and a specially designated family area. In addition, around 60 power sockets and USB charging ports are conveniently distributed throughout the train. In December 2020, Deutsche Bahn ordered 25 Desiro HC trains and for service on the Danube-Isar network. The six Mireo trains were delivered in a 4-car configuration with 264 seats, including 14 seats in a first-class section, for the Airport Express operating from Nuremberg to Munich via Regensburg. All trains are equipped with duplex sliding steps to ease access for passengers with reduced mobility from different platform heights. In addition, an on-board lift enables wheelchair users to board and alight at low station platforms. A generous number of luggage racks makes it convenient for passengers to stow their baggage. Some of the have already been operating on the Danube-Isar network since August 2024. Positive customer feedback shows a high level of satisfaction with the new double-decker trains. The trains have multi-purpose open areas equipped with innovative supports for bicycles. High-frequency window glass specially developed to substantially improve mobile reception and free WiFi service ensure seamless communication. Up to three Desiro HC trains can run coupled between Munich and Landshut to provide great flexibility in meeting capacity needs. In addition, will inaugurate service for rail operator agilis on the Regensburg-Danube Valley network with the scheduled timetable change: They will run on RE line 50 (Nuremberg – Regensburg – Plattling) and RE line 51 (Neumarkt – Regensburg – Plattling). These trains will also be used for the Airport Express operating from Nuremberg to Munich. The high-performance trains offer more seating capacity and modern equipment and features, including WiFi service and high-frequency window glass for optimal mobile reception. 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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Willy Adames wasted little time making one thing clear: He wants to play all 162 games for the San Francisco Giants. So when introduced as their new shortstop Thursday, Adames looked to his left and gently put a hand on manager Bob Melvin's right shoulder, smiled and said, “if he lets me.” Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. Get updates and player profiles ahead of Friday's high school games, plus a recap Saturday with stories, photos, video Frequency: Seasonal Twice a weekSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Willy Adames wasted little time making one thing clear: He wants to play all 162 games for the San Francisco Giants. So when introduced as their new shortstop Thursday, Adames looked to his left and gently put a hand on manager Bob Melvin's right shoulder, smiled and said, “if he lets me.” Melvin might not need much convincing, thrilled to suddenly have stability at a position that lacked continuity this year in his first season as skipper. Adames didn't hesitate to also offer a thought to new boss Buster Posey: He plans to win a few championships with the Giants just like the catcher-turned-executive did here. Surrounded by his parents and other family and friends, Adames was formally introduced and welcomed at Oracle Park after signing a $182 million, seven-year contract — the first big, splashy move made by Posey since he became President of Baseball Operations in late September. “There’s no words to describe my feeling right now to be here in this beautiful city, I’m just so happy to be here,” Adames said. "... This is a dream come true for me. I’m thrilled to be here, I’m so excited. Hopefully we can win a few championships like you did, and that’s one of the main reasons I’m here.” Everyone who has encountered Adames so far can’t wait for him to get to work as an example both on the diamond and in the clubhouse. “He’s a unique connector of people,” Posey shared from Craig Counsell's description of the 29-year-old infielder from the Dominican Republic. “That really struck me because I think to win championships you have to have personalities like Willy that they're able to identify with everybody in the clubhouse, and that's not just players. I heard from multiple people that Willy treats everybody with the utmost respect. He plays with energy, he plays with joy and I know that our fans are just going to be thrilled to watch him compete on a daily basis.” Adames' deal marks the richest contract for San Francisco since Posey reached a $167 million, nine-year pact in 2013. “I didn’t know 'til it was done. I was like ‘wow,’" Adames said. From afar, Adames watched the legacy left by his hero Derek Jeter that went far beyond the baseball diamond. And that's as important to Adames as playing all 162 after he appeared in 161 games last season for Milwaukee. He considers part of his role to help the young players learn “to be a professional" and lead a club that has missed the playoffs the past three years in winning the right way. “For me that comes first, it comes first to be a great human being. I've got to thank my parents for that, they raised me the right way, to try to treat everybody the same, it doesn't matter what you're doing,” Adames said. “I think that's something that I'm really proud of, just to be the same guy every day, to be kind, just to give love back to people because there's a lot of hate out there and I don't really like that.” The Giants know Adames' positive influence could go far. Asked about the instability at shortstop, Melvin noted, “Well, it's not a problem now.” Adames gives the Giants a power bat and reliable defense at his position. This year for the Brewers, he produced his best offensive season in the big leagues, batting .251 with a career-high 32 home runs and 112 RBIs. “Look, every team wants a Willy Adames on their team. I think the thing that strikes me the most is when I'd watch him play a couple times a year on the other side was he never looked like he had a bad day,” Melvin said. “It always looked like every day was opening day to him. That enthusiasm when your best players are like that — Matt Chapman is like that, too — it's easy for everybody to have to fall in and play in that type of style. It's easier said than done but really for me that's the thing that struck me most is how much he loved playing baseball.” Adames is close friends with former Giants third baseman Matt Duffy, who shared his own experiences being part of the San Francisco franchise. It all became real when Adames pulled on his new cream-colored Giants jersey and buttoned it up, saying, “I'm a little nervous about this." A few moments later, the cap went on his head and he felt right at home. “It looks amazing.” AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLB
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