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Munich Car Attack: What We Know

New York Times At least 36 people were injured when an Afghan asylum seeker drove a car into a union march. The police said the driver confessed. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/14/world/europe/munich-car-attack-who-what.html

Vance Tells Europeans to Stop Shunning Parties Deemed Extreme

New York Times His comments, a week before Germany’s elections, seemed to specifically target efforts to sideline the hard-right Alternative for Germany. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/14/world/europe/vance-europe-immigration-ukraine.html

Britain’s Hard-Right Reform U.K. Party Wins Over Some Labour Voters

New York Times Nigel Farage’s anti-immigrant party is winning over some disillusioned Labour voters by targeting regions that are struggling economically and by campaigning on local issues. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/14/world/europe/reform-uk-wales-farage.html

Pope Francis Is Hospitalized for Bronchitis

New York Times The 88-year-old pontiff, who has been battling health problems for years, is expected to remain hospitalized in Rome, the Vatican said. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/14/world/europe/pope-francis-hospital-bronchitis.html

Remnants of a Roman Basilica Are Found Under a London Office Building

New York Times The 2,000-year-old basilica was “once the beating heart of Roman London,” the Museum of London Archaeology said. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/14/world/europe/london-roman-basilica.html

Russian Drone Hits Chernobyl Nuclear Radiation Shield, Ukraine Says

New York Times President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine called the damage “significant” but said there were no signs of radiation leaks. A Kremlin spokesman denied that Russia had carried out the strike. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/14/world/europe/chernobyl-drone-ukraine-russia-nuclear.html

Ukrainians Fear Peace May Strand Them Forever From Lost Homes

New York Times Bitterness has greeted suggestions that occupied territory will have to be ceded to Russia: “It’s like ripping off a man’s arm or leg and then saying, ‘Let it be as it is.’” https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/14/world/europe/occupied-ukraine-russia-peace.html

These Podcasters Want to Teach You How to Date

New York Times Elizabeth Day, a British writer, and Mel Schilling, a dating coach, are the hosts of the new podcast “How to Date.” In time for Valentine’s Day, here are their top tips. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/14/world/europe/how-to-date-podcast.html

Vance Mentions Sanctions, Military Action to Push Russia to End Ukraine War

New York Times Vice President JD Vance told The Wall Street Journal that it was too early to talk about specific territorial or security arrangements. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/14/world/europe/vance-russia-ukraine-war.html

Friday Briefing

New York Times More tariffs from President Trump. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/14/briefing/tariffs-trump-ukraine-modi.html