Europe – Page 129 – Prologue Journal

Russia to Start Trial of Evan Gershkovich of The Wall Street Journal

New York Times Evan Gershkovich of The Wall Street Journal has endured 15 months in prison by reading letters and Russian classics, while the authorities have not publicly offered any evidence that he was a spy. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/26/world/europe/russia-evan-gershkovich-trial.html

Eric Hazan, Publisher and Historian on France’s Left, Dies at 87

New York Times He elevated many of France’s most provocative writers through his publishing house, La Fabrique, but he made his greatest mark as a politically engaged, and strolling, historian of Paris. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/25/books/eric-hazan-dead.html

Volkswagen Will Invest Up to $5 Billion in EV Maker Rivian

New York Times VW and Rivian, a maker of electric trucks that has struggled to increase sales and break even, will work together on software and other technologies. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/25/business/volkswagen-rivian-vw-investment.html

U.S. Swimming Stars Assail Antidoping Agency Ahead of Olympics

New York Times Michael Phelps and Allison Schmitt are set to testify to a House subcommittee after reports that Chinese swimmers were allowed to compete in the 2021 Games after testing positive for a banned drug. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/25/sports/olympics/phelps-schmitt-olympics-antidoping-hearing.html

France’s Far-Right National Rally Rebranded Itself. Here’s How.

New York Times Many long considered Marine Le Pen’s party too extreme to be anywhere close to power. Now, the party could win a parliamentary election — and fill the prime minister’s seat. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/25/world/europe/france-national-rally-rebranding.html

Russia Committed Human Rights Violations in Crimea, European Court Finds

New York Times The European Court of Human Rights listed multiple violations. Its findings paint a grim picture of life under a decade of Russian occupation. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/25/world/europe/russia-crimea-european-human-rights-court.html

I.C.C. Issues Arrest Warrants for 2 Senior Russian Security Officials

New York Times Sergei K. Shoigu, the former defense minister, and Gen. Valery V. Gerasimov, the country’s highest-ranking military officer, were accused of directing attacks against civilians. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/25/world/europe/icc-arrest-warrants-russia-ukraine-war.html

Microsoft Teams Bundle Hit With E.U. Antitrust Charges

New York Times The tech giant has been accused of stifling competition by packaging its video conferencing app with other tools like Word and Excel. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/25/business/european-union-microsoft-teams-antitrust.html

Emperor Naruhito to Visit London’s Kew Gardens, Which Has Links to Japan

New York Times Emperor Naruhito and his wife, Empress Masako, are touring the famous botanic gardens this week as part of a state visit to Britain. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/25/world/europe/london-japan-emperor-kew-gardens.html

Russia Tightens Grip on Wagner Units in Africa, Year After Failed Mutiny

New York Times Moscow has largely taken over the African operations of the paramilitary group, once led by Yevgeny Prigozhin, who was killed after leading an insurrection against Vladimir Putin. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/25/world/africa/russia-wagner-africa-corps.html