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Why the Dutch Field Hockey Team Isn’t Shaking Hands at the Olympics

New York Times After two pandemic-disrupted Olympics, most teams haven’t given Covid a second thought in Paris. The one from the Netherlands is the exception. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/08/world/olympics/paris-olympics-covid-19.html

Trying to Capitalize on Anti-Migrant Riots Could Backfire on U.K.’s Far Right

New York Times The public’s reaction to the recent rioting has been resoundingly negative, suggesting that using the unrest to push anti-immigrant policies could backfire, at least in the short term. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/08/world/europe/interpreter-uk-riots.html

For These Olympians, the Bling Is the Thing

New York Times Athletes at the Paris Olympics have been sporting some seriously high-wattage accessories. Here are nine of our favorites. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/07/style/olympians-bling-accessories.html

Hotel Collapse in Germany Kills 2 and Prompts Frantic Rescue Mission

New York Times One person remained trapped under the rubble on Wednesday after a centuries-old structure collapsed late the night before. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/07/world/europe/germany-hotel-collapse.html

Fears of Fresh Violence Put Britain on High Alert

New York Times Some 6,000 specialist public order police officers have been mobilized across the country amid fears that protests, called for Wednesday night, could lead to further riots. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/07/world/europe/uk-riots-police.html

In Prisoner Swap, Echoes of Putin’s K.G.B. Past

New York Times A sprawling exchange with the West underscored the Russian president’s loyalty to his intelligence services. It also showed his continued interest in making deals. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/07/world/europe/putin-russia-prisoner-swap.html

A Play About J.K. Rowling Stirred Outrage. Until It Opened.

New York Times The muted reaction to the Edinburgh Fringe show “TERF” suggests that when activists engage with potentially inflammatory art, offense can quickly vanish. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/07/theater/terf-play-rowling-edinburgh-fringe.html

Elon Musk Clashes With Keir Starmer Over Riots in UK

New York Times Over the past few days, the billionaire has posted incendiary comments about violent protests on the social media platform he controls, drawing the ire of the prime minister. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/07/business/musk-starmer-riots-uk.html

Elon Musk Clashes With Keir Starmer Over Riots in Britain

Ukraine Launches Rare Cross-Border Ground Assault Into Russia, Kremlin Says

New York Times Troops and armored fighting vehicles crossed into Russia’s western Kursk region on Tuesday, according to Moscow and independent analysts. Ukrainian officials have not commented. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/07/world/europe/ukraine-russia-cross-border-assault.html