Europe – Page 118 – Prologue Journal

The Spectator Magazine Sold to Paul Marshall, a U.K. Hedge Fund Tycoon

New York Times Paul Marshall, a multimillionaire founder and investor in upstart conservative media outlets, has bought the right-wing magazine in a deal worth more $131 million. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/10/world/europe/spectator-paul-marshall-telegraph.html

Tariq Ramadan, Scholar of Islam, Is Convicted of Rape in Switzerland

New York Times An appeals court in Geneva overturned a previous acquittal and found Tariq Ramadan guilty. He faces separate charges in France. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/10/world/europe/tariq-ramadan-rape-conviction.html

What to Know About the FGC-9 and Other 3-D-Printed Guns

New York Times Homemade firearms are spreading faster than governments can keep up. For many gun designers, that’s the idea. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/10/world/europe/what-3d-printed-guns-fgc9.html

What to Know About the FGC-9 and Other 3-D-Printed Guns

A Pizza Lover’s Visit to Marseille, France

New York Times Get the full flavor of France’s second-largest city though its favorite street food, whether it’s topped with raw garlic, sweet Corsican sausage, Emmental cheese or anchovies. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/10/travel/marseille-france-pizza.html

‘Ivan the Troll’ Has Made a 3-D-Printed Gun, the FGC-9, Go Viral

New York Times From his Illinois home, he champions guns for all. The Times confirmed his real name and linked the firearm he helped design to terrorists, drug dealers and freedom fighters in at least 15 countries. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/10/world/europe/ivan-troll-3d-printed-homemade-guns-fgc9.html

Google and Apple Face Billions in Penalties After Losing E.U. Appeals

New York Times The cases had established the European Union as the world’s leading tech watchdog, but have since raised questions about its protracted appeals process. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/10/technology/european-union-apple-google-antitrust.html

Germany to Tighten Border Controls as Anti-Immigrant Parties Gain Votes

New York Times The government said it would expand patrols as part of a ‘hard line’ on illegal migration following two deadly stabbings by rejected asylum-seekers and a surge in support for the far right. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/09/world/europe/germany-to-tighten-border-controls-as-anti-immigrant-parties-gain-votes.html

Battery Maker Northvolt to Cut Costs as E.V. Demand Slumps in Europe

New York Times The Swedish battery manufacturer said it would eliminate jobs and seek partnerships as it grapples with competition from China. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/09/business/northvolt-battery-electric-vehicles-europe-china.html

Givenchy Appoints Sarah Burton as Creative Director

New York Times The British designer will be the second woman to oversee collections for the 72-year-old French brand. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/09/style/sarah-burton-givenchy-creative-director.html