Europe – Page 139 – Prologue Journal

Will Lewis Is Said to Have Used Stolen Records as Editor in U.K.

New York Times Years before becoming the Post’s publisher, Will Lewis assigned an article based on stolen phone records, a former reporter said. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/15/world/europe/will-lewis-records-uk-editor.html

Ben Vautier, Artist Whose Specialty Was Provocation, Dies at 88

New York Times A core member of the anti-art movement Fluxus, he died by suicide hours after the death of his wife of 60 years. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/15/arts/ben-vautier-dead.html

Overlooked No More: Lorenza Böttner, Transgender Artist Who Found Beauty in Disability

New York Times Böttner, whose specialty was self-portraiture, celebrated her armless body in paintings she created with her mouth and feet while dancing in public. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/15/arts/lorenza-bottner-overlooked.html

‘We Need to Unite’: Protests Against the Far Right Are Held Across France

New York Times A newly formed left-wing coalition called on demonstrators to stop Marine Le Pen’s National Rally party from taking power in upcoming elections. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/15/world/europe/france-protests-far-right.html

Kate Middleton Wears White For Her Return to the Public Stage

New York Times The Princess of Wales made her first public appearance since coming forward with her cancer diagnosis. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/15/style/catherine-princess-of-wales-jenny-packham-white.html

Kate, Princess of Wales, Appears in Public for 1st Time Since Cancer Diagnosis

New York Times Catherine took part in a ceremonial parade to celebrate the birthday of her father-in-law, King Charles III. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/15/world/europe/uk-princess-kate-middleton-king-charles.html

Western Anxiety Makes for an Unexpectedly Smooth G7 Summit

New York Times Political weakness, intractable wars in Ukraine and in the Middle East, and challenges from Russia and China combined to create solidarity behind American leadership. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/15/world/europe/g7-summit-unity-biden.html

Sweden and Iran Exchange Prisoners in a Breakthrough Swap

New York Times Iran released an E.U. diplomat from Sweden and a dual Iranian-Swedish national, whereas Sweden released a senior former Iranian official serving a life sentence for war crimes. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/15/world/europe/sweden-iran-prisoner-exchange.html

Ukraine Hosts Peace Talks in Switzerland, Though Russia Isn’t Invited

New York Times Kyiv hopes to garner support about three points in its proposal before presenting them to Moscow. It’s a hard sell, with China and Brazil not sending high-level delegations. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/15/world/europe/ukraine-peace-talks-switzerland-russia.html

Princess Catherine Appears in Public for First Time Since Cancer Diagnosis

New York Times The Princess of Wales took part in a ceremonial parade to celebrate the birthday of her father-in-law, King Charles III. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/15/world/europe/uk-princess-catherine-king-charles.html