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As Germany's chancellor, Friedrich Merz, sat beside him watching in silence, President Trump compared Russia and Ukraine to two fighting children who needed to work out their differences for a while before anyone could intervene. 'Sometimes you see two young children fighting like crazy,' Mr. Trump said on Thursday in an Oval Office news conference. 'They hate each other, and they're fighting in a park, and you try and pull them apart. They don't want to be pulled. Sometimes you're better off letting them fight for a while and then pulling them apart.' 'And I gave that analogy to Putin yesterday,' Mr. Trump added. 'I said, 'President, maybe you have to keep fighting and suffering a lot, because both sides are suffering, before you pull them apart, before they're able to be pulled apart.'' Mr. Merz, who became Germany's chancellor last month, had come to Washington hoping to persuade Mr. Trump to play a more active role in defending Ukraine by bringing unrivaled U.S. power to the task of forcing Russia to end its invasion of its smaller neighbor. But he got a very different response. Mr. Trump essentially threw up his hands, saying that there was nothing the United States could do right now to bring the Russia-Ukraine war to an end. Mr. Trump repeatedly promised during the presidential campaign that he could make peace between the warring nations within 24 hours, but he now says he was being sarcastic. Four months into his second term, Mr. Trump is talking about the war as if he is a bystander. When a reporter asked him at Thursday's news conference whether he was going to put more sanctions on Russia, as he had previously threatened, Mr. Trump equivocated. He suggested he would know when the moment had arrived to pile on more pressure, but that it hadn't yet. He also suggested that Ukraine might come in for punishment. 'We'll be very, very, very tough, and it could be on both countries to be honest,' Mr. Trump said. 'You know, it takes two to tango.' The exchange was notable because Mr. Trump has said very little about the Russia-Ukraine war in recent weeks and almost nothing about Ukraine's stunning drone attack over the weekend against nuclear-capable bombers inside Russia. After calling Mr. Putin 'absolutely crazy' last month, Mr. Trump shifted his tone and said he wanted to give the Russian leader 'two weeks' to show signs of progress. He then dropped the timeline altogether in his statement on social media on Wednesday, instead simply relaying Mr. Putin's intent to retaliate against Ukraine as if he was a commentator without a stake in the outcome. Mr. Trump continued in that vein on Thursday, despite a plea from Mr. Merz to use American power to force Russia's retreat. Mr. Merz reminded the president that the anniversary of the D-Day operation was Friday, June 6, 'when the Americans once ended a war in Europe.' 'And I think this is in your hand, in specific, in ours,' Mr. Merz added. Mr. Trump interjected with a joke about the Nazis. 'That was not a pleasant day for you,' he said, referring to America's defeat of Adolf Hitler. Mr. Merz countered that, 'in the long run, Mr. President, this was the liberation of my country from Nazi dictatorship.' 'We know what we owe you,' he added, 'but this is the reason why I'm saying that America is, again, in a very strong position to do something on this war and ending this war.' Mr. Trump made no commitments. Instead, he boasted about the U.S. economy and military recruitment numbers under his leadership. And then he compared the war to children fighting, or a hockey game. 'They fight, fight, fight,' he said. 'Sometimes you let them fight for a little while. You see it in hockey. You see it in sports. The referees let them go for a couple of seconds. Let them go for a little while before you pull them apart.' Mr. Trump said he told Mr. Putin: 'Don't do it. You shouldn't do it. You should stop it.' But he did not seem confident that his words had any effect. In the president's telling, Mr. Putin replied that he had no choice but to attack based on Ukraine's strikes over the weekend, and, Mr. Trump added, 'it's probably not going to be pretty.' Zolan Kanno-Youngs contributed reporting.
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Day 11 recap: Andreeva, pre-match warm up routines and more
Follow live French Open semifinal updates as Coco Gauff looks to join Aryna Sabalenka in the final at Roland Garros Getty Images Coco Gauff needed just 36 minutes to take the first set against Loïs Boisson in the second women's semifinal at the 2025 French Open. The U.S. No. 1 was near faultless in that opening set, winning it 6-1 behind three service holds. The home wild card, perhaps overawed by the occasion, will have to put Gauff under significant pressure if she wants any chance of avoiding a swift elimination. The winner of this match will face Aryna Sabalenka in Saturday's final after the world No. 1 beat Iga Świątek in three sets earlier on, including a bagel in the decider. Earlier on Thursday, Italian duo Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori cruised to a 6-4, 6-2 victory over Americans Taylor Townsend and Evan King to claim the mixed doubles crown. TV: TNT, truTV, Tennis Channel (U.S.); TNT, Discovery+ (UK) TNT, truTV, Tennis Channel (U.S.); TNT, Discovery+ (UK) Streaming: Max for main coverage, Fubo (try for free) for secondary Max for main coverage, Fubo (try for free) for secondary Join the discussion: live@ GO FURTHER Aryna Sabalenka beats Iga Swiatek, the reigning champion, to reach French Open final Connections: Sports Edition Spot the pattern. Connect the terms Find the hidden link between sports terms Getty Images/The Athletic Missed out on all the key talking points from yesterday's action at the French Open? Have no fear, our tennis team at The Athletic has you covered. From Mirra Andreeva showing how far she has come in an unlikely way to another reminder of the impact of bettors on athletes' lives — we digest all the big issues from day 11 in our French Open briefing. GO FURTHER French Open recap: Crowd seizes its moment during Mirra Andreeva vs. Loïs Boisson Getty Images Below is the path that Aryna Sabalenka took to reach the French Open semifinals: R1: def. Kamilla Rakhimova (6-1, 6-0) R2: def. Jil Teichmann (6-3, 6-1) R3: def. Olga Danilovic (6-2, 6-3) R4: def. Amanda Anisimova (7-5, 6-3) QF: def. Qinwen Zheng (7-6 (3), 6-3) Per AccuWeather, the forecast in Paris is calling for cloudy with a 66 percent chance of rain in the morning (2.9 mm). Wouldn't be surprised to see the roof closed on Court Philippe-Chatrier at some point today. ...at least, that is the case for Aryna Sabalenka who is looking to seal her place in the final today. Iga Swiatek stands in her way, though. She has been working hard on a routine — both on match days and on days off — without letting that fall into superstition or obsession, as she progresses through the rounds of the French Open. That plus a willingness to obliterate any opponent in her path on the way to what she hopes will be her first Roland Garros title, could well set her up for success. Here's what she told TNT Sports about her preparations: 💬 'I'll have the same breakfast on the day when I'm playing. Avocado on toast with two fried eggs. I don't care (who I play next). Whoever makes it to the semis means they are playing good tennis. I want to compete and I want to win.' Coco Gauff's path to the French Open quarterfinals has been nothing short of dominant, with the American yet to drop a set. A tiebreak against Marie Bouzkova in the third round is the closest anyone has come to taking her to three sets so far. 1st Round: def. Olivia Gadecki (6-2, 6-2) def. Olivia Gadecki (6-2, 6-2) 2nd Round: def. Tereza Valentova (6-2, 6-4) def. Tereza Valentova (6-2, 6-4) 3rd Round: def. Marie Bouzkova (6-1, 7-6) def. Marie Bouzkova (6-1, 7-6) 4th Round: def. Ekaterina Alexandrova (6-0, 7-5) def. Ekaterina Alexandrova (6-0, 7-5) Quarterfinal: def. Madison Keys (6-7, 6-4, 6-1) We need to keep making the most of calling Loïs Boisson the world No. 361 — because it is not going to last much longer. Boisson is now guaranteed a fresh, career-high ranking of world No. 68 after winning her quarterfinal against Mirra Andreeva yesterday. And in truth, she looks like a much better player than No. 68 now too. I had to triple check this to make sure I'm not going squirly. But it is in fact true. Jannik Sinner has only been broken TWICE (yes twice) this Roland Garros. Those two times came in the first round against Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech. Since then, Sinner hasn't been broken. Four straight one breaking the Italian's serve. Dominance. With Jannik Sinner's straight sets win yesterday in the men's singles, the dream final is still on the table — the Italian taking on Carlos Alcaraz for the first time in a Grand Slam final. They just met at the Italian Open final before the French Open, where the Spaniard got the better of the world No. 1. They've had dramatic matches in the past at slams, most notably the 2022 U.S. Open quarterfinal that ended in the wee hours of the morning. All they need to do is win their semifinal bouts and the dream will become a reality. Roland Garros, Paris, France The stadium complex is in the 16th arrondissement (district) of the French capital city. Court Philippe-Chatrier, Suzanne-Lenglen, and Simonne-Mathieu are the show courts here. It's the only major played on clay and is a staple of the tennis calendar every year. It's a busy time in the sports world — and there is no let up in the scheduling as spring becomes summer. The Premier League season might be over but we have the Club World Cup and Women's Euros to look forward to in the soccer. Plus the Formula One and MLB seasons are continuing and Wimbledon isn't far away either. The Athletic is your one-stop shop to follow all those sports and more, with our industry leading coverage. So what are you waiting for? Sign up on an exclusive offer here. Looking to watch the action live? Here are your options: U.S.: TNT, truTV, Tennis Channel TNT, truTV, Tennis Channel Streaming: Max for main coverage, Fubo (try for free) Max for main coverage, Fubo (try for free) UK: TNT Sports, Discovery+ TNT Sports, Discovery+ Canada: TSN TSN Australia: Stan Sports Stan Sports France: Sport, Amazon Prime Today's French Open action starts at 12 p.m. local time in Paris (CET). That is the mixed doubles final between USA's Taylor Townsend and Evan King and Italy's Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori. As for the women's singles semifinals, that will take place on Court Philippe-Chatrier once that final concludes — no earlier than 3.15pm in Paris (CET). That is 2.15p.m. for those of you in the UK, while for anyone tuning in Stateside it is 9.15 a.m. ET and 6.15 a.m. PT. Hello! And welcome along to The Athletic where we are still in Paris for the 2025 French Open. The heat was turned up a notch yesterday as the quarterfinals ended with a bang — and we continue our progress through the tournament as the semifinals get going today at Roland Garros. So without further ado, let us take you through all the build-up to day 12 from the French capital...
USA Today
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- USA Today
A more seasoned Luke Combs hits the summer festival circuit as a man on a mission
A more seasoned Luke Combs hits the summer festival circuit as a man on a mission Luke Combs discusses playing mega-festivals like Bonnaroo and Newport Folk in 2025, the importance of getting Americans to love country music again. Last year, Luke Combs got Tracy Chapman to break a decade of silence by performing "Fast Car" with him at the 2024 Grammy Awards. For his next trick, Combs is embarking on a mission to win over fans outside the confines of the country music apparatus — including those who, as he once did, eschew the genre. The "Beer Never Broke My Heart" performer has spent the last seven years using his blue-collar work ethic and earnest songwriting to sell millions of tickets and build stardom within country's club-to-arena-to-stadium touring circuit. His 2025 schedule, however, hits harder than the Category 10 "Hurricane" that names both his first hit single and the recently-opened 70,000-square-foot downtown Nashville honky-tonk near Nissan Stadium. And is chock full of major festivals that will bring fans from virtually every musical genre: Bonnaroo, Boston Calling, Lollapalooza — even the Newport Folk Festival. "The next frontier is expanding my limits to embrace people who want to destigmatize country music," Combs said, while preparing recently for a Jazzfest headlining gig in New Orleans. "It's a fresh, different challenge." Combs' push to broaden his fanbase is directly linked to the success of his "Fast Car" cover and viral duet at the Grammys. "I don't think any of this is possible without Tracy's stamp of approval," Combs said, adding that Chapman's endorsement "has created the opportunity to showcase how my work can be loved and appreciated by people who may have thought they could never love my music." He's not changing anything about his show's presentation, but rather leaning into the versatility of his bandmates. "My band is so much more talented than I am with instruments in their hands," Combs said. "They'll go from country to playing Vanessa Carlton or Train, then play a bass solo over the White Stripes' 'Seven Nation Army.'" "The kids know ball," he gushed. "We're not taking glitz, glamour, fame, flash, fire and smoke to these crowds. I will still get up there with my band, songs and talent, then give them the best live show possible that will earn their respect." Why Combs is weaving sentimentality into latest career chapter Combs is a warm-throated vocalist who has hit the top of country's radio charts 13 consecutive times with singles that sold the equivalent of over 70 million copies. At 35, he's also a husband, father of two sons and is aiming for something greater. "Even though they're not old enough to see these shows, I want my kids to be able to look back on this era in their father's life and process how proud their father was of putting time, effort and passion into what he's accomplishing," Combs said. "Fathers & Sons," his critically acclaimed 2024 album, hinted at how he aims to put his family closer to the forefront of his work. Combs has found a way to weave his love for family into a kind of sentimentality that now emanates across his brand, allowing him to float away from being pigeonholed in country music's rough-hewn and beer-swilling stereotypical traditions. 'Some parts of country music could be for anyone' Combs' mission to carry country's torch to pop's most profound embrace is rooted in his own childhood. "I'm passionate about country music and have a deep knowledge of its inner workings, but I'm also someone who ran as far away from country music as I could and hated it, for a decade, when I was 10 or 11 years old," Combs says. At this year's Stagecoach Festival, along with bringing Garth Brooks onstage to sing "Friends in Low Places" to close the festival, Combs also welcomed Benji and Joel Madden of pop-punk emo rockers Good Charlotte onstage to sing "The Anthem," which was released when he was 13 years old. "I eventually rediscovered my love for country music and feel like, though the genre might not be for everyone, some parts of the genre could be for anyone." Performing at the Newport Folk Festival On July 28, Combs is scheduled to perform at the Newport Folk Festival in Rhode Island. The event's importance as a link between roots music's past and country music's future cannot be underscored enough. The 66-year-old festival, born out of the "folk revival" of the 1950s, has perpetually served as one of popular music's most vital inflection points. Within a decade of Newport Folk's founding, Bob Dylan plugged in an electric guitar and Johnny and June Carter Cash introduced the world to Kris Kristofferson. A successful Combs set at Newport Folk could help connect country music's mainstream surge to its roots, while buoying his own efforts to grow his legions of fans. He has sat with Tyler King, his band's lead guitarist, to tailor a "musical and unique" set list to elevate what he feels is the "best version yet" of what he offers as a live performer to people who have never heard his songs, or heard him perform in a live setting. "An audience of listeners will hear a set that allows my band and me to do what we do best, but also respects the traditions of the Newport Folk Festival," Combs said. More broadly, this more seasoned version of Combs looks at the summer ahead as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. "We're in a rare position where we get to steward forward an era where country and pop music no longer have to exist independently of each other," he said.
