Europe – Page 158 – Prologue Journal

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

How Authoritarian Governments Rig Elections to Stay in Power

New York Times Nicolás Maduro was declared the winner of Venezuela’s presidential election despite widespread irregularities. Here are some tools autocrats like Mr. Maduro use to stay in power. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/30/world/europe/authoritarian-governments-vote-rigging-venezuela-maduro.html

‘Just Little Girls Who Wanted to Dance’: Southport Mourns Knife-Attack Victims

New York Times A day after a knife attack that killed three children, the community of Southport was grappling with the violence that had visited the town. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/30/world/europe/uk-southport-knife-attack-victims.html

Creator of ‘Baby Reindeer’ Calls Show ‘Emotionally True’ but ‘Fictionalized’

New York Times Richard Gadd, the show’s creator, said in a court filing that Fiona Harvey, who is suing Netflix for defamation, harassed him in real life but that the show is a dramatic retelling. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/30/arts/television/richard-gadd-baby-reindeer-lawsuit.html

France Aligns With Morocco on Western Sahara, Angering Algeria

New York Times President Emmanuel Macron wrote to King Mohammed VI that France approved a plan for the disputed territory’s autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/30/world/europe/france-morocco-western-sahara.html

Ukraine Ramps Up Mobilization of Troops

New York Times Large numbers of conscripts will arrive at the front in the coming weeks, soldiers and military analysts said, but some are poorly trained or out of shape. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/30/world/europe/ukraine-war-troops-russia-mobilization.html

Southport Stabbing: What We Know about the Knife Attack and Suspect

New York Times A third child has died and five more are in critical condition after a “ferocious” attack at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class on Monday. “These were just little kids,” Ms. Swift said in a statement. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/30/world/europe/southport-stabbing-uk-suspect.html

Intense Heat Settles Over Parts of Britain

New York Times Temperatures were expected to reach near 90 degrees on Tuesday, unusually warm for the region. The government issued a health alert for vulnerable groups. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/30/weather/uk-heat.html

5 Art Museum Security Guards Share Their Favorite Pieces

New York Times After years of standing by their sides, these guards find these pieces of art deeply meaningful. You might too. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/30/travel/art-museum-security-guards-pieces.html