Europe – Page 128 – Prologue Journal

Julian Assange’s Polarizing Legacy: From Hacker to Hunted Figure

New York Times The co-founder of WikiLeaks was a heroic crusader for truth to many people for publishing government secrets. To others, he was a reckless leaker endangering lives. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/27/world/europe/julian-assange-wikileaks-legacy.html

Margot Friedländer, 102-Year-Old Holocaust Survivor, Gets a Vogue Cover

New York Times Vogue Germany’s latest cover star, 102-year-old Margot Friedländer, is a meaningful subject, said Anna Wintour. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/27/style/vogue-germany-margot-friedlander-holocaust.html

Thursday Briefing

New York Times Evan Gershkovich’s trial began in Russia. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/27/briefing/evan-gershkovich-trial-russia.html

Is King Charles III About to Get a Prime Minister He Likes?

New York Times The British monarch is constitutionally barred from any role in politics. But experts say that Charles and the leader of the Labour Party, Keir Starmer, have much in common. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/27/world/europe/uk-king-charles-keir-starmer.html

Black-Clad Ultras Are a Fixture at Euro 2024

New York Times Hard-core fan groups, embracing a strong nationalistic streak, have provoked pushback from soccer’s authorities at the European Championship. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/26/world/europe/euros-ultras-hungary-carpathian-brigade.html

NATO, at Washington Summit, Will Offer Ukraine a ‘Bridge’ to Membership

New York Times Officials say Kyiv won’t get membership negotiations at the coming NATO summit, but the alliance will announce a structure to coordinate aid over the longer term. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/26/world/europe/nato-ukraine-washington-membership-summit.html

Mark Rutte Moves From Leading Netherlands to Heading NATO

New York Times Mr. Rutte, who served as the Dutch prime minister for nearly 14 years, has been a harsh critic of Russia’s president, Vladimir V. Putin, and a strong supporter of Ukraine. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/26/world/europe/mark-rutte-nato-secretary-general.html

Off to Norway, With Three A.I. Travel Assistants

New York Times Can artificial intelligence devise a bucket-list vacation that checks all the boxes: culture, nature, hotels and transportation? Our reporter put three virtual assistants to the test. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/26/travel/norway-artficial-intelligence-planners.html

Wednesday Briefing

New York Times Anti-tax protests tore through Kenya’s capital. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/26/briefing/kenya-nairobi-protests.html

Nigel Farage, a Trump Ally and Brexiteer, Shakes Up U.K. Politics, Again

New York Times With his populist, anti-immigration campaign, Nigel Farage is once more shaking up Britain’s politics. Can he finally win a seat in the national Parliament? https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/26/world/europe/nigel-farage-uk-politics.html