Europe – Page 144 – Prologue Journal

Thursday Briefing

New York Times Israel’s goals in Gaza. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/15/briefing/israel-gaza-ukraine-harris.html

Ukraine’s Incursion Into Kursk Region of Russia Flips the Script on Putin

New York Times The reality of 130,000 displaced Russians and a chaotic official response may begin to puncture the official line that Russia is steadily heading toward victory. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/15/world/europe/ukraine-russia-incursion-putin.html

To Solve Its Housing Crisis, Britain Turns to an Old Idea: New Towns

New York Times By reviving an idea from the 1940s, the Labour Party government is hoping to overcome the development hurdles that have plagued previous efforts with a plan to build new communities. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/15/business/uk-housing-crisis-new-towns.html

How the British Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Peanut Butter

New York Times The land of Marmite and jam is finally embracing America’s favorite spread, after years in which it was impossible to find. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/15/dining/british-peanut-butter.html

German Bases Placed on Heightened Alert Over Suspicious Episodes

New York Times The discovery led to the temporary lockdown of the base while the water supply was tested. NATO officials also reported that an intruder tried to forcibly enter one of the alliance’s bases in the country. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/14/world/europe/germany-military-bases-contaminants-nato.html

Whimsical Parade of Banksy Animals Sends Fans on a Giddy Hunt

New York Times Each day for nine straight days, a new Banksy artwork appeared somewhere in London. For some, it became a citywide treasure hunt. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/14/world/europe/banksy-london-street-art.html

For Stonehenge’s Altar Stone, an Improbably Long Ancient Journey

New York Times A six-ton megalith at the heart of the archaeological site traveled more than 450 miles to get there, a new study concludes. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/14/science/stonehenge-altar-scotland.html

Russia Moves Some Troops From Ukraine to Fight Incursion, Kyiv and U.S. Say

New York Times Ukraine hopes that such a move will relieve pressure on frontline units. But Moscow appears reluctant to withdraw troops from eastern Ukraine, where it has been steadily advancing. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/14/world/europe/russia-ukraine-kursk-incursion-troops.html

Copenhagen Fashion Week Outfit Trends On and Off the Runway

New York Times At Copenhagen Fashion Week, outfits on and off the runway had a lively spirit that reflected the event’s location in a country known for its quality of life. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/14/style/copenhagen-fashion-week-outfit-trends.html

Ukraine’s Incursion Into Russia: What to Know

New York Times The incursion caught Russia by surprise and signified a shift in tactics for Kyiv after more than two years of war with Russia. https://www.nytimes.com/article/ukraine-russia-kursk-incursion-war.html