Europe – Page 157 – Prologue Journal

In an Italian Village, a Mayor Walks Off the Wine and Everyone Joins In

New York Times Luciano Fregonese, the mayor of a town in Italy known for Prosecco, started walking to counter the calories he consumed at social obligations. His jaunts have become a sensation. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/01/world/europe/italy-walking-mayor.html

Scotland Yard to Review Email Deletions in News Corp Hacking Case

New York Times A preliminary inquiry threatens to reopen a tumultuous chapter in U.K. news media history. It could entangle The Washington Post’s publisher and other former News Corp figures. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/31/business/media/scotland-yard-email-news-corp-hacking.html

After Olympic Triathlons in Seine, Leaders Hail Dual Wins for France

New York Times Years of digging pipes and cisterns, and more than $1 billion, were required to make the Seine River clean enough to host the races. Two French athletes won medals. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/30/world/olympics/triathlon-seine-paris.html

Kneecap, Riotous Irish Rappers, Expect Their New Film to Shock

New York Times Kneecap’s Irish nationalist rap has drawn ire from pro-British politicians and commentators. A new film dramatizing the group’s story looks set to do the same. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/31/movies/kneecap-film-ireland.html

Iceland Warns of Volcanic Eruption ‘In the Coming Days’

New York Times The Icelandic Meteorological Office has warned of an eruption “in the coming days.” https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/31/world/europe/iceland-volcano-eruption.html

UK Police Officers Injured in Far-Right Riot After Southport Stabbing

New York Times A day after a knife attack in Southport, northwestern England, left three young girls dead, unrest driven in part by disinformation online erupted on the town’s streets. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/31/world/europe/uk-stabbing-southport-riot-police.html

Huw Edwards, Former BBC Anchor, Pleads Guilty to Making Indecent Images of Children

New York Times Huw Edwards, who was one of the BBC’s top television anchors, admitted to offenses in a London court on Wednesday. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/31/world/europe/huw-edwards-bbc-guilty.html

More Ukrainians Appear Open to a Peace Deal

New York Times Most Ukrainians still oppose ceding any territory to Russia. But polls and recent remarks by the country’s leaders highlight a palpable shift in the conversation around peace talks. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/31/world/europe/ukraine-russia-peace-mood.html

Wednesday Briefing

New York Times The killing of a top Hamas leader in Iran. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/31/world/europe/hamas-iran-southport-booker.html

Olympic Triathlons to Go Ahead After Seine Pollution Worries

New York Times The races were scheduled for Wednesday morning. The men’s event was postponed on Tuesday after tests showed the river was not safe for swimming. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/30/world/olympics/olympics-triathlon-seine-paris.html