Europe – Page 151 – Prologue Journal

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

Riots Break Out Across UK: What to Know

New York Times The country was bracing for more unrest, with fresh protests planned after a weekend of demonstrations turned into anti-immigrant riots. https://www.nytimes.com/article/uk-riots-protests.html

How Belarus Was Left Out of a Prisoner Swap Between Russia and the West

New York Times While Belarus played a role in the sweeping prisoner exchange last week, none of the 1,400 people classified as political prisoners in the country by a human rights group were freed. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/07/world/europe/belarus-russia-prisoner-swap.html

After French Rail Sabotage, Some See Signs of a Murky ‘Ultraleft’

New York Times Experts say the arson attacks before the opening of the Paris Olympics bear the hallmarks of insurrectionary anarchists opposed to the state. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/07/world/europe/france-olympics-sabotage-anarchists.html

Capturing the Split Seconds Between Victory and Defeat

New York Times Faced with the challenge of quickly recapping Olympic events, The Times creates its own animated versions of competitions. The internet loves them. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/07/insider/olympics-coverage.html

Wednesday Briefing

New York Times Kamala Harris’s choice for vice president. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/07/briefing/harris-walz-hamas-bangladesh.html

Joss Naylor, the English King of Racing Up Mountains, Dies at 88

New York Times A sheep farmer, he set records in so-called fell running — rugged off-trail competitions that can last days and present painful hazards, including an irate cow. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/06/sports/joss-naylor-dead.html

Court in Germany Fines Protester for ‘River to the Sea’ Chant

New York Times A judge said the phrase, used at a pro-Palestinian rally in Berlin days after the Oct. 7 attacks, “could only be understood as a denial of Israel’s right to exist.” https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/06/world/europe/germany-river-to-sea-chant-fine.html