Europe – Page 11 – Prologue Journal

Notre-Dame Cathedral Is Ready to Reopen in December

New York Times Millions of visitors are expected at the cathedral after it reopens in December for the first time since the devastating 2019 fire. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/13/world/europe/notre-dame-cathedral-reopening.html

Russia Launches Missiles Against Ukraine’s Capital

New York Times The attack ended a two-month pause in missile strikes on Kyiv, which had only been hit by Russian drones during that period. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/13/world/europe/russia-missiles-ukraine-kyiv.html

Blinken Visits NATO Headquarters

New York Times The U.S. secretary of state met with European allies rattled by the American election results at a critical moment for Ukraine and the alliance. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/13/world/europe/blinken-nato-ukraine-trump.html

Who Might Be the Next Archbishop of Canterbury?

New York Times The leader of the Anglican Church, Justin Welby, announced he would resign on Tuesday. Here’s what happens next. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/13/world/europe/archbishop-canterbury-candidates.html

Russia Launches Missiles Against Ukraine’s Capital

2,100 Fakes Rounded Up in Art Forgeries Bust

New York Times Italian officials said they had dismantled a Europe-wide network of forgers and dealers selling works purported to be by A-list artists, mostly through auction houses. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/13/world/europe/italy-art-forgeries.html

Traveling for a Cuddle, or More, at European Sex Parties

New York Times Since the connection-starved pandemic era, the tourism industry has embraced the sexual wellness trend. Now the international sex party scene is booming. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/13/travel/european-sex-parties.html

U.K. Plans to Fine Tech Executives for Illegal Weapon Sales Online

New York Times In a bid to curb knife crime, the government would hold officials of tech companies personally liable for illicit sales on their platforms, a significant shift in internet regulation. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/13/world/europe/uk-tech-fines-knives.html

Wednesday Briefing

New York Times Donald Trump’s new appointments. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/13/briefing/trump-gaza-justin-welby.html

Samantha Harvey’s ‘Orbital’ Wins Booker Prize

New York Times Most bets were on Percival Everett’s “James,” but the judges chose Harvey’s “beautiful, miraculous” novel, which is set aboard a space station. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/12/arts/booker-prize-winner-orbital-samantha-harvey.html